Arda AVCI

 

 

Arda AVCI

IT Management Professional & Mobile Developer & Photographer

With over 30 years of experience in IT infrastructure, network management, and systems administration. Now expanding into mobile application development to create innovative solutions.

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About Me

Professional Overview

I am an IT professional with extensive experience in network infrastructure, systems administration, and IT management. With a strong background in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT environments, I have successfully led numerous projects throughout my career.

Recently, I have expanded my skill set to include mobile application development, allowing me to create innovative solutions that bridge the gap between IT infrastructure and user-friendly mobile applications.

Personal Information

  • Email: arda.avci@gmail.com
  • Birth: 1974 / Istanbul
  • Education: Istanbul University - Control Systems Technology (1998)
  • Languages: Turkish (Native), English (Intermediate), Technical English (Advanced)

Work Experience

Managed Services Manager

TECHNOHOUSE BİLİŞİM HİZMETLERİ A. Ş.

August 2023 - November 2024

Istanbul, Beşiktaş (Partly Office/Remote)

  • Analysis of existing Infrastructure and projecting necessary upgrades
  • Project Management for network, server/storage systems, and security (firewall, VPN, etc.)
  • Leading & Coaching Network, System & Monitoring Teams
  • Building & Implementation of Monitoring Infrastructure (Zabbix, Uptime Kuma, Grafana etc.)
  • Pricing of services within the scope of managed services

Senior Network Administrator

WEBHELP ÇAĞRI MERKEZİ VE MÜŞTERİ HİZMETLERİ A.Ş.

December 2019 - August 2023

Istanbul, Kağıthane (Fully Remote)

  • Project Leadership for planning, installing, and securing network systems
  • Managing IDS/IPS systems and documentation of network infrastructure
  • Building network schematic diagrams (Layer2/3) and security infrastructures
  • Implementation and monitoring of Network Monitoring Software
  • Configuration of network hardware from various vendors (Checkpoint, Cisco, Fortinet, HP, McAfee, etc.)
  • Data Center migration and providing redundancy with radio-link or F/O systems

Senior Network Engineer

İDANET BİLİŞİM HİZMETLERİ LTD. ŞTİ.

March 2019 - December 2019

Istanbul, Kozyatağı (Partly Office/Remote)

  • Project Leadership for planning and installing network systems
  • Documentation and building network schematic diagrams
  • Implementation of Network Monitoring Software
  • Configuration of network hardware from various vendors
  • Providing remote and local technical support

Data Center and Network Management

VMIND BİLGİ TEKNOLOJİLERİ LTD.ŞTİ.

September 2016 - March 2019

Istanbul, Bahçelievler

  • VMware ESX hypervisor installation and management
  • Virtual server installation/configuration (Linux/Windows)
  • Firewall installation and management (PaloAlto, Fortinet, Sophos)
  • Storage management (EMC VNX series, EMC Unity series)
  • Network equipment configuration (Cisco Router, Cisco/HP Switch)
  • Monitoring systems administration (Cacti, PRTG, Nagios)

Freelance Consultant of Information Technologies

VARIOUS COMPANIES

July 2015 - September 2016

Istanbul, Zeytinburnu

  • Planning, design, and documentation of network structures
  • Building security infrastructures (firewall, VPN, antivirus)
  • Implementation of new network hardware and VPN connections
  • Configuration of network equipment from various vendors
  • Providing redundancy for radio-link systems

Skills & Expertise

IT Infrastructure & Management

Network Design & Management
Firewall & Security Solutions
Server Administration (Windows/Linux)
Virtualization (VMware)
Data Center Management

Mobile Development & Programming

iOS Development (xCode)
Android Development (Unity/C#)
Cross-Platform (Unity/C#)
UI/UX Design for Mobile
Backend Integration (APIs)

Photograhpy

Semi Proffesional Photographer

Additional Technical Expertise

CISCO/Juniper Router Management Network Troubleshooting TCP/IP Protocols VPN Solutions Information Security Cloud Services Project Management Team Leadership Problem Solving Database Management SQL API Development

Certifications & Trainings

Cisco

  • Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 2014, Renewal: 2019
  • Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 2016, Renewal: 2019
  • Business Architecture Analyst (CBAA) 2019 (expired)

Palo Alto Networks

  • PCNSA July 2020
  • EDU 110 Training July 2020
  • ACE December 2018
  • BPA December 2020
  • ASE January 2020
  • PSE January 2020

Fortinet

  • Secure SD-WAN & SD Branch (Training) June 2019
  • Advanced Protection with Fortinet (Training) July 2019
  • Expert's View: Arttırılmış Web Güvenliğini Anlamak (Training) November 2019
  • Expert's View: FortiNAC (Training) June 2019
  • NSA-1/2/3 (Training)

Mobile Development

  • iOS App Development with xCode (Training)
  • Android Development Fundamentals (Training)
  • Cross-Platform Mobile Development with Unity (Training)
  • Mobile UI/UX Design Principles (Workshop)

Checkpoint

  • Certified Security Expert (Training) June 2022
  • Certified Security Administrator (Training) February 2021

Huawei

  • HCNP (Training) May 2019
  • HCIP-R&S (Training) May 2019

Dell

  • Campus Networking Credential (Training) June 2019

Microsoft

  • Managing Messaging Security using Ms-Exchange Server 2007
  • Introduction to Installing and Managing Ms-Exchange Server 2007
  • Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases using Ms-Exchange Server 2007
  • Writing Query's using MS-Sql Server 2008

Mobile Development Portfolio

My Approach to Mobile Development

Leveraging my extensive background in IT infrastructure and networks, I bring a unique perspective to mobile application development. My approach focuses on creating secure, scalable, and user-friendly applications that integrate seamlessly with existing systems.

I specialize in developing mobile solutions for businesses looking to extend their digital presence and streamline operations through custom applications. Whether it's iOS, Android, or cross-platform development, I deliver applications that meet the highest standards of performance and security.

Development Skills

  • Native iOS Development with Unity
  • Native Android Development with Unity
  • RESTful API Integration
  • Mobile UI/UX Design
  • Secure Authentication & Data Storage
  • Performance Optimization
  • App Store & Google Play Deployment

Featured Projects

SesliDualar

SesliDualar

An Android application for accessing prayers with audio playback, featuring an intuitive interface and categorized prayer content.

Android C# Google AdMob Firebase
Google Play

Photography Portfolio

My Photography Journey

As a semi-professional photographer, I have a passion for capturing moments that tell a story. My photography style focuses on landscapes, portraits, and candid shots that reflect the beauty of everyday life.

I enjoy experimenting with different techniques and equipment to create unique images. My goal is to evoke emotions and inspire others through my photography.

For Sample Photos please check
My GuruShots Profile

 

Contact Me

Get In Touch

Feel free to contact me for any inquiries about IT management services, mobile application development, or collaboration opportunities.

  • arda.avci@gmail.com

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