Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned civil engineer specializing in infrastructure, wastewater treatment, and water and sanitation projects. Responsibilities have included leading and managing large-scale projects, providing design review, construction supervision, and quality assurance. Career highlights include working on international initiatives funded by organizations such as the World Bank and UNDP, holding leadership roles including Resident Engineer and Team Leader. The expert has successfully overseen projects ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety standards, contributing to significant infrastructure improvements across multiple countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors like the World Bank, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). His involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and supervision services in infrastructure, specifically water and wastewater projects. The scope of these projects has been both national and regional, with work conducted in countries including Turkey and Egypt.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including civil engineering, roads and bridges, pollution and waste management, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. Previously held roles such as Resident Engineer, Team Leader, and Project Manager, the expert has been responsible for project management, design review, and construction supervision. His interdisciplinary expertise includes infrastructure development in urban and rural settings, with a geographic scope covering Turkey, Egypt, and other regions. His work emphasizes environmental standards and quality assurance, integrating technical and managerial skills across diverse projects. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Turkey, Egypt, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Algeria, demonstrating familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. He has undertaken long-term assignments in Turkey and Egypt, contributing to national and regional projects, and has shown expertise in adapting to diverse cultural and regulatory environments.

Languages and education

With a background in language competencies, the expert is a native Turkish speaker and fluent in English, with proficiency in French and basic skills in Russian. He has utilized these language skills in international projects across various countries, working in multilingual teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders. His French proficiency is supported by training at the Alliance Française French Institute. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Niğde University, Turkey, completed in 1997. Additionally, he has pursued specialized training, including a Level 3 Welding Inspector course from the Russian National Agency and various quality management and safety courses.