Mustafa Gökhan Akdeniz

Information Technologies (IT) Manager | System & Security Architect

✉️ mustafa@gokhanakdeniz.com.tr 🔗 LinkedIn 🌐 gokhanakdeniz.com.tr

Core Competencies

System & Virtualization (10+ Years)

VMware VCF, vSphere, vSAN, vRealize Management
VxRail & Simplivity Hyperconversion Infrastructures
Microsoft Windows Server (AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP)
Exchange Server & Hyper-V Cluster Architecture

Endpoint & Patch Management

Enterprise-wide Patch Deployment via SCCM (2000+ Clients)
ManageEngine Endpoint Central & Service Management
Commvault, Rubrik & Veeam Backup Systems
Automation and Scripting with PowerShell

Cybersecurity Architecture

M.Sc. in Cybersecurity - Ahmet Yesevi University
Fortigate 600F HA Firewall Configuration
Safetica / Forcepoint DLP (Data Loss Prevention)
ISO27001 Information Security Management Systems

Professional Experience

Information Technologies System Chief
Tekfen Construction

Oct 2022 - Present

Centralized management of IT infrastructure supporting 10 locations and 2100 users. Executed VxRail migration, managed 330 virtual servers, implemented Disaster Recovery (DR) projects, and enforced Fortigate/DLP security policies.

VMware VxRail ManageEngine Fortigate FW

Senior System Administrator
İGA İstanbul Airport

Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

Executed Server Automation processes for 400 Windows servers and managed patch deployment for 2000 endpoints via SCCM infrastructure. Ensured uninterrupted operation of Commvault backup and Exchange 2016 services.

SCCM Active Directory Commvault

System Administrator
Demirören TV (Kanal D / CNN Türk)

Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

Managed clustered Hyper-V and VMware platforms (300+ servers). Led automated software deployment projects to 480 devices via SCCM during Cinegy version upgrades.

Hyper-V SCCM Deployment Office 365

System Network Administrator
SinemaTV

Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

Managed IT infrastructure and operational processes for TV broadcast systems. Provided end-to-end helpdesk support covering hardware, software, and network connectivity for company personnel.

Broadcast IT Network Helpdesk

Certifications & Education

VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Foundation (VCF) Administrator

Broadcom - Mar 2025

VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage

Vsmart - 2024

VMware vRealize Operations: Install, Configure, Manage

Vsmart - 2024

VMware vSAN: Install, Configure, Manage

Vsmart - 2024

VMware Aria Operations for Networks: Install, Configure, Manage

Vsmart - 2024

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Adeo Bilişim - 2020

ManageEngine Endpoint Central Certificate

PalCon Bilişim Teknolojileri - 2025

NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP

TD SYNNEX TURKEY - 2024

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

AWS - 2024

Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell

IT Stack - Jun 2025

Active Directory Troubleshooting & DNS Training

IT Stack - May 2025

Cisco Ethical Hacking Certificate

Cisco Network Academy - 2025

Master's in Cybersecurity

Ahmet Yesevi University - 2025

Bachelor's in Public Relations and Advertising

Atatürk University - 2024

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