👤 Mehmet Yilmaz

About

Former military communications specialist with extensive experience in secure systems and network infrastructure. Transitioning to software engineering with a focus on system security and infrastructure automation. Strong background in team leadership and mission-critical operations, combining military precision with technical expertise.

Experience

  • Trainee Software Engineer
    CodeYourFuture · Full-time
    Oct 2023 - Present · 3 mos
    Manchester, United Kingdom · Hybrid

    • Developing secure infrastructure automation tools using Python
    • Implementing robust monitoring and alerting systems
    • Managing cloud infrastructure with emphasis on security
    • Contributing to system hardening projects
    • Skills: Python, Linux, AWS, Security Infrastructure
  • Communications Systems Specialist
    Turkish Armed Forces · Full-time
    Aug 2016 - Jun 2023 · 6 yrs 10 mos
    Various Locations, Turkey · On-site

    • Maintained military communications infrastructure
    • Implemented secure network protocols
    • Led team of 12 communications personnel
    • Managed critical systems upgrades
    • Skills: Network Security, Systems Administration, Team Leadership
  • Communications Technician
    Turkish Armed Forces · Full-time
    Sep 2013 - Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 10 mos
    Ankara, Turkey · On-site

    • Operated secure communications systems
    • Conducted system maintenance and repairs
    • Assisted in network security implementations
    • Skills: Communications Systems, Technical Operations

Education

  • CodeYourFuture
    Software Engineering Program
    2023 - 2024

  • Turkish Military Academy
    Communications Systems Technology
    2011 - 2013

Certifications

  • AWS Security Specialty
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA Security+

Languages

  • English - Professional Working
  • Turkish - Native Speaker
  • German - Basic