Aydın Aslangören

About Me

I am a System Administrator Specialist at the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, where I focus on infrastructure automation, system reliability, and innovative solutions in a mission-critical financial environment. With a perfect score RHCSA certification and extensive experience in automation, I specialize in developing robust systems that maintain 99.999% uptime while pushing the boundaries of operational efficiency.

My passion lies in creating elegant automation solutions that transform complex manual processes into streamlined, reliable operations. Working in a central bank environment has honed my skills in delivering zero-error solutions where stability and security are paramount.

Professional Experience

System Administrator Specialist

Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey | December 2019 - Present

Working in a highly regulated financial environment where system reliability and security are mission-critical. My key responsibilities and achievements include:

Infrastructure Automation

• Led the initiative to introduce comprehensive infrastructure automation
• Designed, developed, and implemented custom tools for VM provisioning, snapshots, and updates
• Achieved 99.999% uptime in a zero-error-tolerance environment
• Successfully automated critical financial infrastructure components with comprehensive failsafes

System Development & Integration

• Created a Server Inventory Application using Python (Django/Flask) and PostgreSQL
• Integrated multiple enterprise systems including VMware vCenter, Active Directory, and Tenable
• Developed custom monitoring and management solutions
• Established and maintained the TCMB AI Infrastructure

System Administration

• Managed virtualized systems consisting of RHEL and Windows Server VMs on VMware
• Successfully migrated hundreds of RHEL servers to next major versions with minimal downtime
• Implemented and maintained critical systems requiring 100% uptime
• Utilized tools including Ansible, Terraform, Satellite, and various automation platforms

Software Development Intern

MKEK | July - August 2017

• Focused on software development projects
• Gained practical experience in enterprise-level development

Software Development Intern

EnerjiSA | June - August 2016

• Contributed to software development initiatives
• Learned enterprise software development practices

Education

Hacettepe University

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering | 2014 - 2019

• Specialized in Game Design and Virtual Reality
• Key Project: “Evaluating Efficacy of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy of Contamination-Fear-Centric OCD”
  • Collaborated with Psychology Department
  • Won multiple awards
  • Pioneered VR technology implementation in therapeutic contexts
• Extracurricular Activities:
  • Contemporary Dance
  • Drama
  • Acting

Ankara Science High School

2009 - 2013

• Top-performing student with 96% entrance exam score
• Member of Chess Team
• Advanced Science curriculum focusing on mathematics and sciences

Technical Expertise

Infrastructure & Systems

• RHEL (RHCSA9 Certified with perfect 300/300 score)
• Windows Server
• VMware Administration
• Docker & Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code
• Debian, Fedora

Automation & DevOps

• Ansible Automation Platform
• Terraform
• AWX/Ansible Tower
• CI/CD Implementation

Programming & Development

• Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI)
• PowerShell
• Bash Scripting
• API Development
• Database Management (PostgreSQL, SQLite)

Cloud & Virtualization

• VMware vCenter
• VM Management & Automation
• Cloud Infrastructure Design
• System Integration

Certifications & Achievements

Professional Certifications

• RHCSA9 EX200 (Perfect score 300/300)

Academic Excellence

• YDS (Foreign Language Test): 97.5/100 (April 2023)
• ALES (Academic Personnel Acceptance Test): 95.5/100 (November 2019)
• ALES: 93.3/100 (January 2018) - Ranked 568th among 221,660 applicants
• YDS: 96.25/100 (January 2018)

Languages

• Turkish: Native
• English: Advanced (YDS 97.5/100)

Projects & Implementations

Infrastructure Automation Initiative

Led the transformation of manual infrastructure management to automated processes:

• Designed and implemented self-service solutions
• Created custom tools for VM management
• Achieved near-perfect uptime in critical systems
• Implemented comprehensive monitoring and alerting

Server Inventory Application

Developed a central management solution that:

• Synchronizes data from multiple enterprise systems
• Provides real-time infrastructure insights
• Enables efficient resource management
• Streamlines reporting and monitoring

AI Infrastructure Development

Established the foundation for AI initiatives:

• Set up complete AI infrastructure
• Ensured scalability and reliability
• Implemented security best practices
• Enabled efficient resource utilization

Contact Information

[contact@aydinaslangoren.com]

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Last Updated: [14.11.2024]