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Deniz Ismail Gormusoglu

IT Director

IT Director at Dogan Online (nesine.com), overseeing operational technology, data center operations, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery readiness, with a career in enterprise infrastructure that began in 1995.

Deniz Ismail Gormusoglu
30+ Years in IT, Since 1995
About

Background & Focus

Deniz Ismail Gormusoglu is IT Director at Dogan Online (nesine.com), a role held since August 2015. A career in enterprise infrastructure that began in 1995 spans technical, supervisory, and management roles at Zorlu Holding, Anadolubank, Eurobank Tekfen, Banksoft, Arkas Holding, Alfa Basim, Ozbek Turizm, and Dogan Bilgisayar. Responsibilities have included data center operations, Windows, Unix, and Linux server environments, Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange, VMware and Hyper-V virtualization, and disaster recovery. Academic background: Information Management at Sakarya Universitesi (2007 - 2009).

30+
Years in IT, Since 1995
600+
Servers Overseen at Zorlu Holding
60+
Holding Companies Supported
Career

Experience

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08.2015 — Present
IT Director
Dogan Online (nesine.com)
Responsible for overseeing the property's operational technology (OT) systems, including planning, installation, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and issue resolution. Managed data center operations, ensuring reliable device connectivity, voice and data communications, cybersecurity, backup and recovery processes, operating system performance, and disaster recovery readiness.
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08.2014 — 08.2015
Server and Storage Systems Manager
Zorlu Holding A.S
Managed an outsourced Systems Unit team responsible for the IT infrastructure supporting more than 60 holding companies. Oversaw the administration, maintenance, and performance of over 600 Windows, Unix, and Linux servers, as well as SAP systems, across five data centers, including the Vestel City campus in Manisa.
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06.2012 — 08.2014
Distributed Systems Unit Manager
Anadolubank A.S.
Managed the Systems Unit team, overseeing enterprise infrastructure operations and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of critical IT systems. Provided hardware and operating system support for more than 500 Windows, Unix, and Linux servers, while administering the Active Directory 2008 domain environment and Microsoft Exchange 2010.
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05.2011 — 06.2012
Manager
Eurobank Tekfen A.S
Provided hardware and operating system support for more than 300 Windows servers, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of enterprise IT infrastructure. Administered the Active Directory 2008 domain environment and Microsoft Exchange 2007.
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08.2010 — 05.2011
IT System Consultant
Banksoft Bilisim Bilgisayar Hiz. A.S.
Responsible for the design, migration, and project management of domestic and international credit card systems infrastructure. Ensured the continuous availability, reliability, and performance of these mission-critical platforms through 24/7 operational support.
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08.2008 — 08.2010
Senior System Engineer
AnadoluBank A.S.
Provided hardware and operating system support for more than 200 Windows servers. Administered an Active Directory 2003 domain supporting approximately 2,000 users and managed the Microsoft Exchange environment.
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01.2005 — 07.2008
System Support Specialist
Arkas Holding Bimar Bilgi Islem Hizmetleri A.S.
Provided hardware and operating system support for more than 260 Windows servers. Managed and maintained over 50 Terminal Servers, administered an Active Directory 2003 domain supporting approximately 4,000 users, and maintained Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Office Communicator environments.
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07.2001 — 03.2003
Data Process Responsible
Alfa Basim Yayim San.Tic.A.S.
Managed and maintained the company's server infrastructure, ensuring system stability, security, and optimal performance. Designed, developed, and maintained the company's e-commerce website and WAP platform for online book sales.
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03.1998 — 02.2000
EDP Supervisor
Ozbek Turizm San.Tic. A.S.
Managed and monitored the IT systems and server infrastructure supporting both Taksim Plaza Hotel and Nippon Hotel. Diagnosed and resolved server, hardware, operating system, and network-related issues while providing technical support to hotel operations.
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1995 — 1997
Technical Responsible
Dogan Bilgisayar San.Tic.Ltd.Sti.
Provided pre-sales and post-sales technical support to customers and end users, delivering technical guidance, product demonstrations, and effective issue resolution. Prepared and managed sales and maintenance service contracts.
Skills

Areas of Expertise

Enterprise Infrastructure Data Center Operations Windows Server Linux & UNIX Active Directory Microsoft Exchange VMware vSphere Hyper-V VMware Tanzu (PKS) Citrix NetScaler Disaster Recovery Cybersecurity ITIL IT Budgeting Vendor & Outsourcing Management Project & Program Management IBM Certified Specialist (IBM CS) Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) ISO/IEC 27001 Internal Auditor Certification
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