Cengiz Karakas is an experienced commercial engineer with a significant tenure at Leroy Somer since January 2001, specializing in export activities in Africa. Prior roles include project designer at Thales, where focus was on military radio communications, and engineering designer at AMETRA Ingénierie, supporting various companies such as COGEMA, Schneider, and Schlumberger on multiple high-tech projects. Cengiz held positions in product design for projects involving high-voltage circuit breakers and complex drilling tools. Educational background includes a DUT in mechanical engineering from IUT de Sillac and a scientific and technical baccalaureate from Lycée Charles de Coulomb.