Pelin Benli has work experience in various roles and companies. Pelin is currently working at Picus Security as an Information Systems Senior Auditor since October 2022. Prior to that, Pelin worked at Turk Telekom from July 2013 to September 2022, where they held positions such as Senior Internal Auditor, Internal Auditor, and Assistant Internal Auditor. Pelin also worked at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University as a EU Project Assistant & Researcher from April 2012 to April 2013, and at KPMG Turkey as an Audit Intern in July 2012. Pelin'searlier experience includes an internship at the Central Bank of Turkey in February 2011.
Pelin Benli holds a Master's degree in Economics from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University), which they completed between 2011 and 2013. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Hacettepe University in 2011. Pelin also completed a short-term program in English Language and Literature at GEOS Language Institute, Boston, in 2008.
In terms of certifications, Pelin has obtained several credentials. Pelin became a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) through The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. in October 2017. In March 2018, they obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Pelin also holds the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification in Information Security from the British Standards Institution (BSI), which they obtained in September 2017. Additionally, they obtained the ITIL Foundation certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice in August 2016.
Although Pelin briefly attended Harvard University in 2010 and completed a program at IESEG School of Management and Université catholique de Lille in 2009, no specific degrees or certifications were obtained at these institutions. Pelin graduated from Ari College with a High School Diploma in 2007.
October, 2022 - present