Archive for the ‘Turkey’ tag
Meet Asil Kaan Bozcuoglu – MSP from Bilkent University, Turkey
Tell us who you are?
Hi, I am Asil Kaan Bozcuoglu, a Turkish Microsoft Student Partner and a Computer Engineering student from Bilkent University. As a computer engineer student, I am interested in Robotics, Embedded Systems, Mobile and Web Development.
Tell us about your University?
Bilkent University is one of the most prestigious universities in Turkey. It has great campus with lots of opportunities for students in both social and educational manner. It is also ranked in 129th place in the Engineering/IT discipline at the web site www.topuniversities.com . Another important thing about Bilkent is that Microsoft Innovation Center Turkey is located in our campus.
Tell us about your MSP history, when were you awarded?
I awarded in this August. Before that, I tried to apply several times but never submitted my application. Applying to be a MSP is very tough process in Turkey. You need to record a 15-minute video and tell what you are and why you are eligible to being a MSP in those 15 minutes. It took me several weeks to record that video but I can say easily that it was worth it.
Meet Mumin CICEK – Exchange Server MVP from Turkey
Tell us who you are?
Mumin CICEK, I was born in Bulgaria in 17.12.1979 but I am living in Turkey, I was graduated from the department of Information Technologies in Mugla University. Moreover, I was graduated from the department of Business Enterprise in Anadolu University. I began my professional business life in 1996. From that date forward, I have been worked as a System & Network expert- as an instructor- as a Project head- as Project coordinator in the companies.
Presently, I am working actively as an IT Manager for Marigold Thermal Hotel and SPA in Bursa / Turkey. And also Project Coordinator and authorized instructor (MCT) in Bursa Akademinet CPLS Company. Besides, I am also serving in the managing part of the CozumPark Portal; and I essays about the Microsoft products are published at the same portal.
Tell us about your MVP history, when were you first awarded?
I have been an MVP since 2009 . My MVP scope is Exchange Server. During my MVP history I produced a lot of technical articles, webcasts,podcasts and seminars for a CozumPark ITPro community.
Meet Nazif Berat – MSP from Atilim University, Turkey
Tell us who you are?
Well now, I am Nazif Berat and already 24 years old and in my last year of computer engineering at Atılım University which is one of the best private universities all over the Turkey! I am addicted to coding and travelling and will show you here some impressions. I really like Microsoft and hope this won’t change until the day, I have to leave from world 
Except of these, I have been deal with European Union Projects and writing articles, poems for a years. I am also author in national magazine and volunteer in Orphanage in Ankara for years. Lastly, I am one of the managers of Marro.ws project in Turkey. Nowadays, I am currently focused on Augmented Reality, surface applications, semantic web and Imagine Cup project.
Tell us about your University?
Actually, I am happy to study at Atılım University because there are lots of options for student who want to improve their capabilities. Atılım’s goal is to develop individuals with the capability of attaining and putting to use the universal information required in the age of technology; individuals who are knowledgeable and experienced in their respective fields, able to work as members of a team, and are not afraid of competition.
In addition, they will operate in close relationship with the international community while being able to protect and preserve artistic, cultural and historical values; be sensitive towards environmental issues while being dynamic, inquisitive and aware of their country’s problems. Thanks to Atılım University, I got so many opportunities. The benefits of the Atılım University are numerous, but the most important benefit to my mind is that the university gets a realistic snapshot of how the student will operate within their group based on actual experience while he is studying at university. That’s to say, Atılım University is addressing to genius students in turkey
Meet Alp Altıntürk – MSP from Istanbul University, Turkey
Tell us who you are?
My name is Alp Altıntürk. I’m the MSP of Istanbul University, also attending Computer Engineering (Bachelor’s Deg). With a completely opposite perspective from my branch, I signed up for Business Administration (B.D) at Anadolu University,. Also I have a role as IT Context Responsible in a TV programme.
Tell us about your University?
Our university is the oldest University in Turkey. Founded in 1453, our university started with math and algebra education-that makes us tightly bound to Science. Just for the record, we have more than 50,000 students on a variety of branches.
Tell us about your MSP history, when were you awarded?
I was awarded to this role on October 2009. With my predecessors’ advices and my own enthusiasm, I applied to this program only this year and entitled as MSP for 2009-2010 duration.
What do you do in order to keep up with latest tools and technologies while focusing on your education?
In Turkey, Computer Engineering education, mostly include courses about software design and development topics- which have a huge benefit of giving the “sparkle” about using latest tools. Blogs, Social networks, news and especially community launches are most effective ways to get knowledge about the “technology trends”.
What does being an MSP mean to you? and What makes you a great MSP?
Until now, I would answer that with “having highly technical background”. But at this time, I can say that it’s the passion what makes you a (great) MSP. Technical background is an extremely huge plus, being social and getting active in community also gets you one step forward. But Passion for success is definitely the key trait.
Tell us about faculty support in promoting tools and technologies?
Our department has MSDN Academic Alliance and everyone is getting the benefit from that. As students, we all try to use latest tools but our course topics generally do not have the vision of creating skills on varied technology on IT industry.
Meet Olcay KÜK – MSP from Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey
Tell us who you are?
My name is Olcay KÜK. I’m MSP of Eastern Mediterranean University and I’m attending Information Technology. I’m interested in .NET Technologies and especially .NET Security also Windows Server System security.I have worked at PC Magazine on Security Editor position between 2005-2009 years. Nowadays, I’m leader of CETURK community. CETURK is the best and most popular IT community in Turkey. I’m president of Software Club at my university since 2007. We are organizing seminars and activities in our university.
I am MCP, MCTS, MCPD certified since 2008. So that beginning of 2010, I’m manager of Futurex Technology Information Solution. We are developing Web and Windows based applications using with Microsoft Technologies.
Tell us about your University?
Eastern Mediterranean University is founded in 1979. University is located in Turkish Republic of North Cyprus. It has the best and basic university in cyprus. About 16,000 students are receiving education at EMU.
Tell us about your MSP history, when were you awarded?
I’m awareded this year 2009-2010. I’m happy to join the MSP group.
What do you do in order to keep up with latest tools and technologies while focusing on your education?
I’m interested in Microsoft technologies closely. So I like working on these technologies and projects. Nowadays, I’m developing graduation project using with Microsoft technologies. These are my lifestyle.
