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EDUCATION

- PhD, Science and Technology/Ecommerce, Virginia Tech, expected 2009
- PhD, Communication/Mass Media, University of Istanbul, School of Communication, 1995
- MS, E-Commerce, George Mason University, 2007.
- MA, Communication/Mass Media, University of Istanbul, School of Communication, 1991
- BS, Business Administration/Finance, University of Istanbul, School of Economics, 1981
- AAS, Marketing/E-Commerce, Northern Virginia Community College, 2004
- AAS, Information Systems Technology, Networking, Northern Virginia Community College, 2000
- AAS, Information Systems Technology, Microcomputer, Northern Virginia Community College, 2000
- AAS, Information Systems Technology, Application Development, Northern Virginia Community College, 1999
- AA, Music, University of Istanbul, School of Music, 1990
- Graduate Certificate, E-Commerce, University of Virginia, Spring 2004.
- Diploma, Computer Information Systems, Strayer University, 1996
- Career Studies Certificate, E-Commerce, Northern Virginia Community College, 2004
- Career Studies Certificate, Promotion and Public Relations, Northern Virginia Community College, 2004
- Career Studies Certificate, Information Systems Technology, Northern Virginia Community College, 1998
- Career Studies Certificate, Microcomputer Usage, Northern Virginia Community College, 1998
- Career Studies Certificate, Business Information Technology, Northern Virginia Community College,1998
- Certificate, Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC), Configuration Management and UNIX Certification, November 2000

- Certificate, National Defense Industrial Agency (NDIA), Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Specialist Certification, January 2004

- Certificate, Russian Language, University of Istanbul, School of Literature, 1991

EXPERIENCE

Booz Allen Hamilton
February 2006 to Present
Senior Software Configuration Management (CM) Specialist, Associate Level III
Arlington, VA
Department of Defense (DoD)-Joint Requirements and Integration Office (JR&IO)
- Develop functional requirements
- Create logical data models and performing COTS analysis for a DoD wide automated information system.
- Develop CMMI based policies and procedures to control and manage project artifacts housed in various repositories through multiple baselines.
- Control changes through the baselines and ensure traceability of all work products.
- Facilitate Configuration Control Boards and document results.
- Communicate and collaborate with clients and project team across multiple sites.
- Present data to senior DoD officials and  gather requirements from client as needed.
- Use automated CM tools ClearCase and ClearQuest.

Complete Professional Services (CPS)-SRA International sub-contractor
October 2005 to December 2005
Senior Software Configuration Management (CM) Specialist
Fairfax, VA
Department of Defense (DoD)-Defense Personal Property Systems (DPS)
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all technical issues associated with CM automated tools CVS and ANT.
- Established and implemented CM policy and procedures throughout project life cycle.
- Wrote and implemented SCM Process implementation plans, policies, projects and documents.
- Provided reports for SCM library validation and baseline for software releases.
- Created and updated build scripts, established and maintained project baselines, and managed project data.
- Performed check-in and check-out process for the source code and the build documents.
- Performed daily and weekly java builds for demo, development, testing and production environments.

AC Technologies, Inc., (Subsidiary of Nortel PEC Solutions, Inc.)
April 2004 to October 2005
United States Postal Service (USPS), Engineering Software Management (ESM)
Merrifield, VA
Senior Software Configuration Management (CM) Specialist
- Supported multiple software development projects within software engineering department.
- Wrote and implemented SCM Process implementation plans, policies, projects and documents.
- Performed and audited software SCM activities throughout software project life cycle.
- Performed Independent Verification & Validation of software build capabilities and completeness.
- Performed SCM library validation and built/audited of software products for field release.
- Provided duplicated media for field testing. Received and stored source code for assigned projects.
- Trained personnel on SCM tools, SCM policies and procedures. Provided technical support to users.
- Provided reports for SCM library validation and baseline for software releases. 
- Established and implemented CM policy and procedures throughout project life cycle.
- Performed software builds for Alpha, FAT, Pre-Beta and Beta testing from software application source code.
- Acted as a liaison between the project team and the vendors and subcontractors.
- Reviewed Software Configuration Management plans and software build reports and created Technical Analysis Reports.
- Implemented and managed SCM tools and server administration of PVCS Tracker and Version Manager.

SETA Corporation
May 2002 to February 2004
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Springfield, VA
Bureau of Customs & Border Protection (CBP), National Data Center (NDC)
Configuration Management (CM) Systems Engineer,
- Used PVCS Dimensions, STARS, and SIMMS as CM tools for importing files and tracking purposes.
- Conducted peer reviews and trained team members on SAP, PVCS Dimensions and Informatica.
- Worked on mainframe (MVS) and distributed (client-server) systems for software migration process.
- Opened Service Center Tickets for emergency moves require outages.
- Used Informatica as a migration tool for XML file imports into the test and production environments.
- Responsible for SAP R/3 application software migrations as SAP Transport Administrator.
- Used Ascendant SAP Toolset for tracking and metrics. Created database request on mainframe systems.

EDS (Electronic Data Systems)
Department of Education (DoEd)-Loan Consolidation/Loan Origination
September 2001 to May 2002
CM Specialist / Information Analyst
Arlington, VA
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all technical issues associated with CM automated tool, CCC/Harvest.
- As the team lead for CM, responsible for delegating work to team members, resolving issues with customers, computing time estimates, updating team schedule, keeping track of team activities, training team members.
- Resolved issues related to UNIX shell scripts and project make files associated with CM tools.
- Maintained electronic libraries, established and maintained baselines, distributed and archived software according to established project plan and CM procedures.
- Conducted routine audits of software libraries to ensure integrity/consistency of the CM automated system.
- Participated in system design reviews to analyze changes that potentially effect CM automated tools.
- Modified and customized the CM automated tools to adapt to changes in customer requirements.
- Evaluated/resolved troubleshooting issues with CM Change Control Tool, CCC/Harvest users
- Edited Harvest forms, updated users, and updated Informix database
- Performed other related CM duties: developed naming conventions, created/updated make files.
- Supported the CM plan, policies and procedures and performed CM support duties as required.
- Established and maintained project baselines, and managed project data.
- Attended Change Control Board (CCB), and Engineering Control Board (ECB) meetings.

EDS (Electronic Data Systems)
Department of Defense (DoD)-Medical Logistics (DMLSS)
March 1998 to September 2001
CM Specialist / Information Analyst
Ft. Detrick, MD & Falls Church, VA
- Subject Matter Expert for all technical issues associated with PVCS Version Manager and Tracker.
- Responsible for check-in/check-out, lock/unlock the code and database files for the DMLSS application.
- Maintained the baselines for the several revisions of the application.
- Implemented Power Builder and PVCS Version Manager interface.
- Tested applications and reported the results on PVCS Tracker.
- Analyzed and programmed object oriented objects, and designed records/layouts for DMLSS application.
- Modified programs with Power Builder. Generated metrics through PVCS and Doors applications.
- Analyzed application production. Participated in change management activities and implementation.
- Generated and updated spread sheets for tracking CM reports and activities.
- Loaded servers with the DMLSS application and patches, by using UNIX terminal.
- Used Business Objects, Customer Support Web and performed database builds.
- Compiled the PowerBuilder application for builds. Trained team members on PVCS tools.
- Generated difference reports with PVCS Version Manager and PB Delta.
- Compiled and produced monthly software updates for Prime Vendor Interface.

EDS (Electronic Data Systems)
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
January 1997 to March 1998
CM Specialist / Systems Engineer
Washington, DC
- Worked on CIPRIS (Coordinated Interagency Partnership Regulated International Students) project.
- Supported 22 pilot schools, USIA, INS officers at Atlanta Airport as the technical support person.
- Reported weekly server transactions to INS and USIA managers by running SQL scripts.
- Performed all configuration functions to include development and implementation of CM plan.
- Responsible as PVCS Tracker and Version Manager Administrator. Coded in Visual Basic.
- Created database tables, maintained/implemented databases. Provided backups/maintenance on servers.
- Involved in analyzing, testing and programming applications based on student visa projects.
- Provided development support to debug/modify the applications. Designed/controlled HW stock room.
- Prepared systems design and implementation plan for the CIPRIS project.
- Arranged and provided all the hardware and software procurement for the CIPRIS project.
- Kept track of the inventories related to the project by writing and updating the spreadsheets.
- Participated in hands-on configuration process of all the hardware that had been shipped.
- Arranged shipments of hardware and peripherals to INS, USIA and participating universities.

Turkish Embassy, Office of the Defense Attaché
January 1996 to October 1996
Translator, Interpreter, Naval Supply Expert
Washington, D.C.
- Translated documents and all kind of articles from English to Turkish, and vice versa.
- Wrote business letters according to procurement requirements.
- Dealt with foreign military sales contracts with U.S. government. Prepared payment requests.
- Contacted with companies which produce military equipment.

Ihlas News Agency
January 1995 - April 1995
Correspondent
Washington, DC
- Principle duties included all phases of broadcasting and press journalism.
- Conducted interviews and wrote news copy. Investigated leads, news tips, organized material.
- Translated and adapted English scripts into Turkish language.
- Gathered information through personal observation and library research.

USIA (United States Information Agency)-Voice of America (VOA)
July 1992 to January 1995
International Radio Broadcaster, Producer
Washington, D.C.
- Principle duties included all phases of on-air broadcasting and production.
- Upgraded and fixed PCs at the office. Conducted interviews for on-air and pre-recorded broadcasts.
- Used all types of recording and production equipment that included computerized special devices.
- Produced, managed and directed live on-air shows. Wrote original scripts in Uzbek language.

Washington Symphony
December 1993 to June 1994
Violist
Washington, DC
- Played viola at concerts.

Turkic World Research Foundation
October 1990 to June 1992
Music Director, Instructor

Istanbul
- Taught and researched International, Turkish and Central Asian culture, history and music.
- Played various ethnic musical instruments at concerts and radio/television shows.
- Performed at festivals and produced several albums as the music director.

Istanbul University State Conservatory
September 1983 to July 1992
Academician, Director, Conductor                                                  Istanbul
- Taught music theory, stringed instruments and communications at undergraduate and graduate level.
- Managed and directed fifty professional musicians.
- Conducted both symphonic band and jazz ensemble at concerts and radio/television shows.
- Wrote musical compositions and arrangements for the symphonic and the jazz band.
- Played viola at the university symphonic orchestra, and guitar in the jazz band.

Marsandiz Recording Studios
April 1984 to May 1985
Producer, Arranger, Recording Technician
Istanbul
- Arranged and produced all types of music.
- Played instruments during the recording session.
- Recorded various styles of music and commercials.
- Operated 16 and 24 tracks mixing console and recording equipment.

Cultural Ministry State Choir/Ensemble
September 1979 to June 1983
Violist                                                Istanbul
- Played viola at concerts and radio/television shows.

Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
October 1976 to June 1978
Violist                                       Istanbul
- Played viola at concerts and radio/television shows.

Freelance Violin\Viola\Guitar Teacher - Present
- Teaching violin, viola and guitar to elementary, middle and high school level students as a freelance instructor.

COMPUTER TRAINING

- Configuration and Data Management (NDIA)
- CMMI Overview (USPS)
- CMM Software Configuration Management (EDS)
- CMM Software Quality Assurance (EDS)
- SEI Capability Maturity Model Overview (EDS and AC-Tech)
- SEI CMM Level 2, 3, 4, 5 (AC-Tech)
- SDLC Process Training (USPS)
- Software Tester Training (USPS)
- Software Statement of Work (USPS)
- Software Document Reviews (USPS)
- Dimensions Fundamentals (US Customs)
- FastTrack to PowerBuilder (Sybase)
- PowerBuilder Development Workshop (EDS)
- Concepts of Programming, BASIC (FCPS)
- Fundamentals of Visual Basic (EDS)
- Programming in Visual Basic (EDS)
- Supporting Windows 95 (EDS)
- Application Development Using Access (EDS)

COMPUTER SKILLS

- Software: SAP, MS Office Suite, Visio, Informatica, Business Objects, Visual Café, Install Shield
- Operating Systems/Servers: UNIX , QNX, Windows 9x/NT/XP/2000, VMS, Weblogic
- Languages: HTML, XML, Java, Visual Basic, C, C++
- CM Tools: IBM Rational ClearCase, IBM Rational RequisitePro, PVCS Dimensions, Tracker, Version Manager, Tracker Admin; CCC/Harvest, SAP Ascendant, WinCVS, Ant

MEMBERSHIPS

- Configuration Management Working Group (CMWG)
- Association for Configuration and Data Management (ACDM)
- National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
- Software Productivity Consortium (SPC)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)

SECURITY CLEARANCE

- Department of Defense (DoD)-Background Check (February 2006-Present))
- Department of Defense (DoD)-Background Check (October 2005-December 2005)
- United States Postal Service (USPS)-Background Investigation (April 2004-October 2005)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP)-Full Access (May 2002-February 2004)
- Department of Education (DoEd)-6C Level of Public Trust (2001-2002)
- Department of Defense (DoD)-ADP2 Level of Trust (1998-2001)
- Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)-T2 Level of Public Trust (1997-1998)
- United States Information Agency (USIA)-Special Access (1992-1995)

CLIENTS

- United States Postal Service (USPS)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Department of Education (DoEd)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Department of Justice (DoJ), Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
- United States Information Agency (USIA), International Bureau of Broadcasting (IBB)

AWARDS

- Department of Defense Electronic Commerce Pioneer Award
- Summa Cum Lauda
- Phi Teta Kappa
- Academic Excellence
- Dean’s List
- Honor Roll
- Graduation Honors, Northern Virginia Community College GPA: 3.912
- Best Composer Music Award, 1979

CITIZENSHIP

- US Citizen

LANGUAGES

- Native in Turkish and Uzbek.
- Proficiency in Azeri, Kyrgyz, Turkmen, Kazakh, Uyghur and Crimean Tatar.
- Elementary level Russian.

REFERENCES

- Available upon request