{"id":7,"date":"2011-06-11T22:34:58","date_gmt":"2011-06-11T19:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fatihacar.com\/blog\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2025-10-31T20:09:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T17:09:03","slug":"about-of-fatih-acar-it-department-manager","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.fatihacar.com\/blog\/about-of-fatih-acar-it-department-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seasoned IT professional with over 14 years of progressive experience in database management, infrastructure design, cybersecurity, and IT governance, delivering robust, secure, and high-availability systems for large-scale organizations in the public and financial sectors.<\/p>\n

Currently serving as Database Management Manager at T\u00fcrk Ticaret Bankas\u0131, leading the design and operation of enterprise-level database infrastructures ensuring data integrity, zero data loss, and compliance with audit and security standards.<\/p>\n

Previously, as Head of IT Department at T\u00dcB\u0130TAK B\u0130LGEM, managed cross-functional teams across system, network, and database operations, driving major modernization projects including data center renewal, disaster recovery planning, and security hardening aligned with ISO\/IEC 27001, ETSI, and CA-BR standards.<\/p>\n

Demonstrated expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, and virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V, with strong knowledge of backup, replication, and high-availability architectures. A results-oriented leader focused on risk reduction, operational efficiency, and technological innovation to support organizational goals.<\/p>\n

Certifications:<\/strong> Oracle Certified Professional (OCP 11g), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional, ISO\/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor.<\/p>\n

Core Competencies:<\/strong>
\nDatabase Administration \u2022 IT Strategy \u2022 Security Compliance \u2022 High Availability \u2022 Infrastructure Modernization \u2022 Business Continuity \u2022 Team Leadership \u2022 Digital Transformation<\/p>\n

You could find my CV<\/a><\/strong> here, you may download it by clicking.<\/p>\n

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Work Experience<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

T\u00dcRK T\u0130CARET BANKASI (Jun 2024 – Continue)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Database Management Manager (Jun 2024 – Continue)<\/strong><\/p>\n

High level and low level design of IT infrastructure for banking.
\n<\/span>Desing IT infrastructure for security, high availability and integrity.
\n<\/span>Preparing infrastructure and procedures for audit.
\n<\/span>Database design for high availability and zero data loss.
\n<\/span>Coordination of outsourced personnel.
\n<\/span>Supporting for database operation of software development teams.
\n<\/span>Capacity and resource planning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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T\u00dcB\u0130TAK B\u0130LGEM – KAMU SM (May 2011 – 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Of Information Technology Department (Sept 2020 – 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Managing system, network security and database teams.
\nOrganizing infrastructure in accordance with ISO\/IEC 27001, CA Browser-BR, DDO BIG Guide and ETSI standards.
\nDefining IT infrastructure strategy, architecture and processes.
\nCreation of redundancy and disaster recovery center structures.
\nPerformance monitoring of IT infrastructure.
\nCapacity and resource planning.
\nMaking and regular following of necessary security hardening for providing secure infrastructure.
\nTrying to reduce risks by making a risk assessment.
\nExecuting projects with business units.
\nCreation and regular testing of business continuity plans.
\nSupporting and planning the personal development of IT employees.
\nExecution of documentation processes for corporate memory.
\nResearching and applying new IT technologies to infrastructure.
\nEfficient provision of help desk processes.<\/p>\n

Database Team Lead (Mar 2017 \u2013 Sept 2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Managing database team.
\nDatabase setup operations.
\nDatabase monitoring and performance improvements.
\nEnsuring database redundancy and continuity.
\nCreating database cluster structures.
\nMaking necessary security hardening for database security.
\nGenerating reports using reporting tools.
\nMeeting database support requests from business units.
\nResearching new database technologies about of databases.<\/p>\n

Database Administrator (May 2011 \u2013 Mar 2017)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Database setup operations.
\nDatabase monitoring and performance improvements.
\nEnsuring database redundancy and continuity.
\nMaking the necessary tightening for database security.
\nCreating database cluster structures.
\nGenerating reports using reporting tools.
\nSupporting developer teams.<\/p>\n

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FORD OTOSAN (Jul 2008 – Aug 2008)<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the summer of 2008, I worked as an intern on Oracle database. I obtained information about Oracle RAC System, Linux Operating System and Oracle Database Administration.<\/p>\n

ELKOTEK A.\u015e. (Jun 2007 – Jul 2008)<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the summer of 2007, I worked as intern at Elkotek Firm. I used ASP and PHP language with MySQL and Access database.<\/p>\n

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Projects and Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n

New Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

Design IT infrastructure for banking.<\/span>
\nDell EMC Data Domain backup appliance implementation.
\nHP LTO 9 Tape Library implementation.
\nSIP Trunk integration for Call Center (444 and 850)
\nTurkish identity card and passport e-certificate database infrastructure.
\nDesign and programming of distributed database structure for Turkish
\nidentity card e-certificate OCSP service.
\nTime Stamp system distributed database system infrastructure.
\nOracle, PostgreSQL and SQL Server standby database installation.
\nLoad Balancer WAF configuration and bind to services.
\nData Warehouse ETL and reporting infrastructure.
\nSAP Systems installation and configuration as SAP Basis.
\nMicrosoft Dynamics CRM installation and configuration.<\/p>\n

Renewal and Upgrade<\/strong><\/p>\n

Renewal of 30 servers in the infrastructure
\nRenewal of Firewall and Load Balancer devices
\nRenewal of data center switches
\nRenewal of UPS batteries of data centers
\nActive Directory and Exchange version upgrade to 2019 version
\nStorage capacity upgrade and controller renewal
\nDatabases version upgrades to Oracle 19c, PostgreSQL 14,15, SQL Server 2019
\nWindows Server operating systems version upgrades to 2019 and 2022
\nOracle Linux operating systems version upgrades to OEL8
\nVmware version upgrade to 7 and license downgrade to standard edition
\nMigration from PRI to SIP Trunk Telecom infrastructure<\/p>\n

Technologies and Knowledge<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

ISO\/IEC 27001, CA-BR, ETSI standards.
\nITIL
\nPostgreSQL Database, Streaming Replication
\nOracle Database, RAC, Data Guard, APEX, Cloud Control (11g,12c,19c,23ai)
\nSQL Server Database, AlwaysOn Availability (2008,2012,2017,2019,2022)
\nMongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ NoSQL Databases<\/span>
\nRHEL, OEL and Centos (6,7,8,9)
\nWindows Server (2008,2012,2016,2019,2022)
\nActive Directory, Domain Controller, Group Policy, DNS Management
\nIBM and Netapp Storage (DAS, NAS, SAN Technologies)
\nDell EMC Data Domain Backup Appliance
\nVeeam Backup Management
\nHP LTO 9 Tape Library Management
\nMicrosoft Hyper-V and Vmware Virtualization over 400+ virtual server
\nCitrix Load Balancer GSLB, LB, SSL, IP Reputation, WAF features
\nPalo Alto and FortiGate firewall
\nCall Center, IP PBX Infrastructure
\nDisaster Recovery
\nRedundancy Planning<\/p>\n

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Certificates<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Oracle 11g Certified Associate (OCA) <\/strong>in Oct 2013, Oracle License OC1215569<\/p>\n

Oracle 11g Certified Professional (OCP)<\/strong> in Apr 2017, Oracle License OC1215569<\/p>\n

Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2019 Specialist<\/strong> in Apr 2020, Oracle License OC1215569<\/p>\n

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Certified Associate<\/strong> in Apr 2020, Oracle License OC1215569<\/p>\n

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Architect Associ<\/strong>ate in Apr 2020, Oracle License OC1215569<\/p>\n

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Certified Architect Professional<\/strong> in May 2020, Oracle License OC1215569<\/p>\n

CB116o \u2013 Introduction to Couchbase for Oracle Experts<\/strong> in Dec 2020, Couchbase Certificate\u00a0 Number 65575210<\/p>\n

CQI and IRCA Certified ISO\/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor<\/strong> in Jun 2022, BSI, Certificate\u00a0 ID 310451<\/p>\n

NSE 1,2,3 Network Security Associate<\/strong> in Jan 2023, Fortinet<\/p>\n

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Courses<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Oracle 11g R2 : Introduction to SQL<\/strong> , Bilgin\u00e7 IT Academy in June 2011<\/p>\n

Oracle 11g R2 : DBA1<\/strong> , Bilgin\u00e7 IT Academy in August 2011<\/p>\n

Oracle 11g R2 : DBA2<\/strong> , Bilgin\u00e7 IT Academy in August 2011.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 : Administration<\/strong> , crmAkademi in Jan 2012<\/p>\n

Oracle 11g R2 : RAC and Grid Infrastructure Administration<\/strong> , Bilgin\u00e7 IT Academy in June 2012<\/p>\n

PostgreSQL : Administration<\/strong> , T\u00fcbitak in June 2012<\/p>\n

Oracle 11g R2 : Backup And Recovery <\/strong>, Bilgin\u00e7 IT Academy in August 2012<\/p>\n

Configure IIS on Windows Server 2008<\/strong> , Bilge Adam in Sept 2012<\/p>\n

ITIL V3 Foundation Course<\/strong> , Bilge Adam in Sept 2012<\/p>\n

VMware Administration<\/strong> , VPROF-IT in Oct 2012<\/p>\n

Microstrategy Reporting Tool<\/strong> , Obase in Jan 2013<\/p>\n

PMI Project Management<\/strong> , Bilge Adam March 2013<\/p>\n

Microsoft Project Server 2010<\/strong> , Bilge Adam in March 2013<\/p>\n

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 \u0130nstallation and Configuration<\/strong> , Bilge Adam in Sept 2013<\/p>\n

Advanced Level Web Penetration Testing<\/strong> , Bilgi G\u00fcvenli\u011fi Akademisi in Jan 2014<\/p>\n

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015 Application and Administration<\/strong> , Platform Akademi in Jan 2015<\/p>\n

Effective Communication Skills<\/strong> , Platform Akademi in Nov 2015<\/p>\n

System Enginering Fundementals<\/strong> , PSConsultech in Jan 2016<\/p>\n

Cognos Reporting Tool Administration<\/strong> , DataMind in August 2017<\/p>\n

Oracle 12c : New Features for Administrators<\/strong> , Bilgin\u00e7 IT Academy in Sept 2017<\/p>\n

Oracle Linux 7 Advanced Administration<\/strong> , Bilgin\u00e7 IT Academy in Oct 2017<\/p>\n

NetApp Ontap Administration<\/strong> , Matris Bili\u015fim in Jan 2019<\/p>\n

M001 : MongoDB Basics<\/strong> , MongoDB University in Nov 2019<\/p>\n

M042 : New Features MongoDB 4.2<\/strong> , MongoDB University in Dec 2019<\/p>\n

Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2019 <\/strong>, Oracle University in Apr 2020<\/p>\n

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020<\/strong> , Oracle University in Apr 2020<\/p>\n

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Architect Associate<\/strong> , Oracle University in Apr 2020<\/p>\n

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2019 Architect Professional<\/strong> , Oracle University\u00a0 in May 2020<\/p>\n

CB116o \u2013 Introduction to Couchbase for Oracle Experts<\/strong> , Couchbase in Dec 2020<\/p>\n

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)<\/strong> , Barikat Akademi in Feb 2021<\/p>\n

ISO\/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor<\/strong> , BSI in Jun 2021<\/p>\n

CNS-320 Citrix ADC 12.x Advanced Concepts – Security, Management and Optimization , <\/strong>Exclusive Networks in Oct 2021<\/p>\n

CNS-225: Deploy and Manage Citrix ADC 13 with Traffic Mngmt<\/strong>, Exclusive Networks in Nov 2021<\/p>\n

Microsoft Active Directory Training <\/strong>, Udemy in March 2022<\/p>\n

Windows and Active Directory Security Tips <\/strong>, Udemy in April 2022<\/p>\n

FortiGate Firewall Training<\/strong> , NetSys in Aug 2022<\/p>\n

PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)<\/strong> , T\u00dcB\u0130TAK in Sept 2022<\/p>\n

NSE 1,2,3 Network Security<\/strong> , Fortinet in Jan 2023<\/p>\n

IBM FlashSystems Management Training<\/strong> , TD Synnex in May 2023<\/p>\n

HPE Switch Basic Management Course,<\/strong> Art\u0131 & Art\u0131 in Nov 2023<\/p>\n

nShield HSM Installation and Integration Basic Training<\/strong>, NetSmart in Dec 2023<\/p>\n

Microsoft Active Directory,<\/strong> BT Akademi in Jan 2024<\/p>\n

Exchange Server 2019 Administration,<\/strong> BT Akademi in March 2024<\/p>\n

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Additional Information<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Soldier Status :<\/span><\/b> Done<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Driver License :<\/span><\/b> B and A<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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