Erdal Usta

Erdal Usta is currently the Commercial Vehicles Group Director at OTOKAR Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş., where they lead design verification test activities for armored and commercial vehicles, emphasizing performance aspects like durability and survivability. Usta has led a skilled team of engineers and technicians, significantly contributing to projects such as the testing of the ALTAY Main Battle Tank. With a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Uludağ University and a Master's in Automotive Engineering from Boğaziçi University, Usta has cultivated expertise in automotive testing over a career that began as a test engineer. They also hold an Executive MBA from Koç University, further enhancing their leadership and technical acumen in the field.