Chuck Cagatay K.

Chuck Cagatay K. has a diverse range of work experience in project management and consulting roles. Currently, they work as a Project Manager at SunGrid, where they are responsible for the engineering, procurement, construction, and integration activities of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects for various commercial and industrial facilities. Chuck Cagatay has successfully completed or is currently working on several BESS projects across America, Europe, and Asia.

Prior to their role at SunGrid, Chuck worked at the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) as a Project Leader. Chuck Cagatay was fully responsible for the Multipurpose Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD) Project, overseeing all onboard electronic, combat, and warfare systems.

Chuck also gained extensive experience at STM, where they held various positions, including Senior Consultant/Senior Systems Engineer, Expert Consultant/Expert Systems Engineer, and Consultant/Systems Engineer. At STM, they provided project and contract management consultancy services to SSB, primarily focusing on naval ship projects. Chuck Cagatay supported the customer/government in all phases of the projects, executed project and contract management activities, and managed technical requirements, integration, verification, validation, and test activities.

Throughout their career, Chuck has been involved in numerous projects, including the LHD Project, Amphibious Ship Project, Logistic Support Ship Project, New Type Submarine Project, MILGEM National Ship Project, and others.

Overall, Chuck Cagatay K. is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in project management, particularly in the field of engineering and defense industries.

Chuck Cagatay K. completed their education in a chronological order as follows:

- From 2013 to 2015, they attended Middle East Technical University and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Executive MBA.

- Between 2005 and 2009, Chuck studied at Bilkent University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

- Prior to their university education, Chuck attended Ankara Atatürk Anadolu Lisesi from 2001 to 2005, where they completed their high school education with a focus on Science.

In addition to their formal education, Chuck Cagatay K. also holds several additional certifications:

- Chuck Cagatay obtained the "Project Manager at Owner (Project Management)" certification from Procore Technologies in November 2022.

- In March 2022, Chuck received the "Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness" certification from the Labour, Training and Skills Development | Travail, Formation et Développement des compétences institution.

- Chuck Cagatay obtained the "Ontario Health & Safety Certification" from OSG in October 2021.

- In July 2019, Chuck completed the "Principles and Techniques of Radar Systems" certification at Bilkent University.

- Chuck Cagatay underwent the "PMI Project Management and PMP Certification Training" provided by PEM360 & ALL4AGILE in September 2017.

- Chuck obtained the "Military Laser Principles and Applications" certification from the Georgia Institute of Technology in July 2016.

- In March 2014, they received the "Ships at Sea" certification from ASRANet.

- Chuck completed the "Sonar, Acoustic and Seismic Sensor Systems" certification at Cranfield University in November 2013.

- In September 2013, they obtained three certifications: "Multi-Sensor Data Fusion" and "Optical Systems Engineering" from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and "Ship New Construction" from Lloyd's Register.

- Chuck completed the "Shipbuilding Operations and Technology" certification at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in August 2012.

- In October 2011, they obtained the "Fundamentals of Contract and Change Management for Ship Construction, Repair & Design" certification from the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

- Chuck attended the "Integrated Navigation Systems" certification course at the Applied Technology Institute (ATICourses) in September 2011.

- In December 2010, they completed the "Applied Systems Engineering" certification at TEKİM Teknolojik ve Kurumsal İşbirliği Merkezi.

- Chuck obtained the "Electronic Warfare Techniques" certification from STM - Savunma Sanayi in October 2010.