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Systems & Network Specialist / Sailing Tactician
CLI-native Systems & Network Infrastructure Specialist with technical expertise in bare-metal virtualization, container orchestration, and localized network security configurations. Over two decades of experience commanding racing yachts as a Skipper & Tactician, combined with a background in Graphic Design.
Technical Skills & Infrastructure
Virtualization & Containers
Multi-node Proxmox VE, Linux Containers (LXC), KVM, Docker stacks, volume mapping, network configuration.
Networking & Security
Edge routing, firewalls & ACLs (OPNsense), VLAN segmentations, VPN overlays (Tailscale, WireGuard), Caddy reverse proxy, SSL/TLS management.
Storage & Data Topologies
ZFS storage arrays, TrueNAS Scale administration, RAID configuration, high-uptime backup systems.
Automation & Logic
CLI-native Unix administration, Python scripts for log parsing/monitoring, automation via Bash scripts.
Design & Visuals
Professional typography, branding, graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite), 3D modeling (Blender), video production.
Professional Experience
Marketing Communication Specialist
MediaMarkt Turkey
Jan 2024 - Mar 2026
- Lead briefings with creative agencies for national campaign visuals and marketing collateral to align with corporate identity.
- Collaborated with global brand partners to execute cooperative advertising campaigns.
- Integrated company sailing team projects into corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
Creative Graphic Designer
Freelance
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
- Produced and edited promotional video content for business campaigns and event organizations.
- Captured high-quality visual content using DSLR cameras and advanced drone systems.
- Developed visual concepts, corporate identity sets, and branding structures.
Professional Skipper, Racing Tactician & Coach
Corporate Campaigns & National Team
2003 - Present
- Corporate Brands: Commanded racing yachts for Bioderma Sailing Team (2025) and MediaMarkt Sailing Team (2023 - 2024).
- Sportsboats: Raced high-performance J70 class sportsboats, managing crew and racecourse tactics.
- Coaching: Instructed corporate skippers in weather routing and yachting navigation at Istanbul Sailing Center and Fenerbahçe SK.
- National Team: Represented national team in high-performance Olympic classes (Optimist, Laser, 470), finishing 10th in World Championships.
Education
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
Haliç Üniversitesi
2018 - 2026
High School Diploma
Liceo Italiano I.M.I
2010 - 2015