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Atif Yilmaz

Head of Technology

Atif Yilmaz
Vienna, Austria

Experience

Apr 2024 - May 2025
1 year 2 months

Head of Technology

Quadrobotics R&D and Software Development Inc.

  • Integrated cutting-edge software and hardware enhancements into quadruped robotic systems
  • BARS Robotic Dog Platform: computer boards integrations, data link integrations, LTE, anti-jam datalink, RF datalink, satcom datalink integrations, GNSS integrations, GNSS-RTK integration, payload integrations, RCWS (5.56, 7.62 remote control weapon station integration), CBRN sensor integrations (chemical)
  • AYBARS Robotic Dog Platform: computer boards integrations, data link integrations, LTE, anti-jam datalink, RF datalink, satcom datalink integrations, GNSS integrations, GNSS-RTK integration, payload integrations, RCWS (9 mm remote controlled gun-box integration), CBRN sensor integrations (chemical)
Mar 2024 - Apr 2025
1 year 2 months

Technical Manager

AATG Technology Group

  • Developing enterprise level R&D projects
  • Unmanned defense systems
  • MIL-STD design and production
  • Ultra light weight tactical vehicles
  • Quadruped robotic systems (robotic dog platforms)
  • Payload integrations to unmanned and manned systems
  • Developed unmanned controlling and autonomy kit for 4x4 UTV
Jul 2021 - Jan 2024
2 years 7 months

Technical Manager

Ogka Robotics Automation and Advanced Technologies Inc.

  • Polepuhu IoT sensor fusion and wide area wireless network project (early danger management system) – funded by EPDK and Aras Elektrik Dagitim A.Ş.
  • Valve manholes identification and control system – AI-based gas distribution line valve manholes identification system funded by EPDK and SOCAR Turkey
  • e-IHA VTOL and wide area surveillance system (2.5 m wingspan UAV) anomaly detection system for aerial electrical energy distribution lines – funded by EPDK and Akedas Elektrik Dagitim A.S.; awarded as most functional AI project in energy distribution systems by EPDK in 2023
  • Orbitalink wireless wide area network project (RF wireless datalink modulation for automatic electricity meter reading system) – funded by EPDK and Dicle Elektrik Dagitim A.Ş.
Nov 2018 - Mar 2024
5 years 5 months

Co-Founder & Technical Manager

Oguzkagan Defence Technologies Inc.

  • Developed enterprise level R&D projects
  • Unmanned defense systems
  • MIL-STD design and production
  • Positioning systems (RTK GNSS receivers)
  • IoT applications (4G/5G wireless communication)
  • DEMİRHAN® mid-class armored unmanned ground vehicle (2500 kg) – qualified by Presidency of Defence Industry of Republic of Türkiye
  • ALPAN® reconnaissance and surveillance UGV (750 kg) – 3 units on duty for HAVELSAN
  • SENTINEL mini reconnaissance and surveillance UGV – on duty for Turkish Land Forces
  • KASIF in-pipe exploration and surveillance robot – funded by EPDK and ESGAZ Eskisehir Gaz Dagitim A.Ş.
  • HANCON positioning systems project (RTK GNSS receivers, base station, rover receiver, CORS receiver, mini CORS receiver) for Turkish Agricultural Credit Cooperative
  • HANCON TMSS tractor manual steering system with Turkish Agriculture and Credit Cooperative
  • HANCON® TASS tractor automatic steering system with Turkish Agriculture Cooperative
Jun 2017 - Dec 2020
3 years 7 months

Jr. Project Manager

Inosas Technologies Inc.

  • Managed ITIL-based ITSM software product "GOO ITSM"
  • Developed ITIL-based architectures and software libraries
  • Incident Management
  • Event Management
  • Service Level Management
  • Problem Management
  • Change Management
  • Configuration Management
  • Service/Help Desk Management
  • Call Center Management
  • Vendor Management
May 2016 - Apr 2017
1 year
Kyiv, Ukraine

Business Analyst

Turkcell Communication Services Inc - Lifecell Telecommunication Services

  • Developed software on eTOM (Enhanced Telecom Operations Map) framework
  • Service Development Management
  • Supply Chain Development Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Resource Management and Operation

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense (6.5 years), Agriculture (5.5 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), Energy (2.5 years), and Telecommunication (1 year).

Aerospace and Defense
Agriculture
Information Technology
Energy
Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (7 years), Product Development (6.5 years), Research and Development (6.5 years), Production (6.5 years), Project Management (3.5 years), and Customer Service (1 year).

Information Technology
Product Development
Research and Development
Production
Project Management
Customer Service

Summary

Atif Yilmaz is a project manager with experience in the telecommunications, IT, energy distribution, and defense industries. He has developed successful projects in unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, positioning systems, machine learning, and IoT. He is highly motivated to develop high-tech products and systems in the telecommunications, defense, and space sectors.

Languages

Turkish
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Sep 2011 - May 2016

Ihsan Doğramacı Bilkent University

Computer Science · Ankara, Turkey

Certifications & licenses

Driving Licence B

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Where is Atif based?

Atif is based in Vienna, Austria.

What languages does Atif speak?

Atif speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Atif have?

Atif has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Atif has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Atif may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Atif be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Atif would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Technology, Technical Manager, Co-Founder & Technical Manager.

What is Atif's latest experience?

Atif's most recent position is Head of Technology at Quadrobotics R&D and Software Development Inc..

What companies has Atif worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Atif has worked for Quadrobotics R&D and Software Development Inc., AATG Technology Group, Ogka Robotics Automation and Advanced Technologies Inc., and Oguzkagan Defence Technologies Inc..

Which industries is Atif most experienced in?

Atif is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Agriculture, and Information Technology (IT). Atif also has some experience in Energy and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Atif most experienced in?

Atif is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D). Atif also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Atif worked in recently?

Atif has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Agriculture, and Energy.

Which business areas has Atif worked in recently?

Atif has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Atif's education?

Atif attended Ihsan Doğramacı Bilkent University for Computer Science.

Does Atif have any certificates?

Atif has 1 certificate: Driving Licence B.

What is the availability of Atif?

Atif is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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