Proven experience in SME development and Technology and Innovation Management: holding a position to enhance knowledge diffusion from universities to private sector (especially SMEs) and to act as a bridge between the private sector and the university made contribution to my technology and innovation management capabilities.  As being a SME mentor of National Scientific and Technology Council; coaching Technology SMEs for market oriented projects and assisting their project development efforts. Within the accelerator programs in incubation centres; Consulting start-ups for financial sources -particularly on government funds. Practical business experience in terms of cooperation with industrial organisations and profound knowledge on conditions and support systems for SMEs in Turkey. Working with different types of SMEs (from high tech to micro sized traditionalist) for almost 10 years provided me extensive experience and wide range of examples for  formulation the solutions in the field of SMEs

Proven experience in providing consultancy on Innovation and R&D. Having individual good experience in North America, Europe, Middle East (particularly Israel), Asia and Australian Innovation Ecosystem through various key projects and occasions.

Very good level of knowledge about the European Union governance and Turkey's External Relations through taking various academic courses, participating in many EU R&D projects, several coordination and support action projects and attending trainings in different fields about EU Programmes. Experience in preparing analytical documents and conceptual notes on specific region or sector. Experience in project management in international level. Specific experience in Intellectual Property Rights. Profound experience in preparing, building and maintaining strong relations with national and international authorities. Over 10 years’ experience in International Affairs.