Mehmet CATALGOL

Experience

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  Novos Bilgisayar Teknolojileri

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Sales Support Specialist

  Worked as a system analyst in addition to the existing label. Had a general knowledge about the Cisco Router series, internet infrastructures, DXX and New Bridge exchanges, security products, data center solutions VPN, VOIP technologies and other voice technologies. Analyzed the needs of customers and offered a suitable solution for their structures or needs. Dealt with possible problems during and after the sale.

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  Ibtech

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Application Engineer

  Worked as an application developer which is mostly related to the system of Finansbank about banking operations. Took part in some projects that are totally service oriented. Performed software implementation with JAVA on WSAD and ORACLE SQL on TOAD. Made design analysis and reviews for a better performance of the system.

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  Alcatel-Lucent

  Feb 2007 - Jul 2008

  Network Support Engineer

  SWEDEN:Worked as a system engineer in the Banverket Railway Company Project in Sweden office.. Banverket deployed fully equipped camera systems to the railway stations and they monitored them from a central location by means of IP technology . As a member of System Engineering Department, led the related IT personnel during testing, deployment and implementation period. AUSTRALIA:Worked as a system engineer in one of the world’s biggest telecommunication project in Melbourne Australia. Telstra which is the leader of telecommunication sector in Australia has started to build a new emerging Triple Play Technology Network. As a member of System Engineering Department, decided which technology to use and tested these solutions, commissioned and deployed new network elements and troubleshoot the network in case of problems. TURKEY:Worked as a system engineer. Designed and troubleshoot networks of customers of Alcatel, mainly Turkish Telecom. Show less

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  Borusan Telekom

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2009

  Presales Engineer

  Worked as a presales engineer in one of leaders in alternative telecom operators in Turkey. As a member of the sales and marketing team, visited active and potential customers, analyzed their telecommunication system and offered the new and more suitable alternative methods for their data and voice infrastructure and traffic.

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  Turkcell

  Apr 2010 - Apr 2015

  Product Marketing Manager

  • Experience in Managed Security/Cloud/IT products & services sales and marketing• Responsible from the P&L of Cloud Services(IaaS/SaaS) and Managed Security• Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities• Market research & developing the core positioning and messaging for the product.• Researching, reviewing & reporting on competitors & rival products.• Performing sales, trend, and profitability analysis.• Developing the overall lifecycle for product• In charge of planning and developing the right marketing strategy.• Setting product pricing for new product releases to meet revenue & profitability goals.• Building strong relationships with the local/global suppliers and business partners• Ability to shape, produce and deliver product management plans Show less

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  Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  Apr 2015 - now

  - Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to the customers - Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships - Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profit - Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors - Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives - Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders - Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement to exceed sales quotas - Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts) - Prepare reports on account status - Identify and grow opportunities within territory and collaborate with sales teams to ensure growth attainment - Assist with high severity requests or issue escalations as needed Show less  Develop long term sales pipeline by applying HP’s Helion strategy in Cloud and Openstack software solutions (private, hybrid and Public if/when available) Responsible for the achievement of the set HP Cloud Quota in the territory and that via all of HP GTM routes. Use specialty expertise to seek out new opportunities for customer value by expanding and enhancing existing opportunities to build the pipeline in and drive pursuit in cloud area. Establish account plan for HP Helion Cloud Portfolio. Set direction for business development and solution replication. Create and grow reference customers Sell complex products or solutions to customers on a partnership basis.  Establish a professional, working, and consultative, relationship with the client, including the C-level for mid-to-large accounts by developing a core understanding of the unique business needs of the client within their industry. Contribute to enduring executive relationships that establish HP' consultative professionalism and promote its total solution capabilities Maintain broad market and competitor knowledge to ensure credibility with Customer Executives Use professional and personal relationships to introduce and position HP cloud Solutions at CXO and appropriate levels in major Commercial, Public, Global accounts and relevant SMB accounts Leverages al GTM routes including partners, consultants to promote and sell HP Helion solutions. Show less

  • Storage & Data Services Regional Manager (Türkiye & Caucasian & Central Asia )

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Storage & Data Services Business Unit Leader - Turkey- Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan

    Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

  • (Turkcell&Vodafone & TT & Finance ) Senior Account Manager

    Nov 2016 - Nov 2022

  • Hybrid IT / Cloud Business Sales Manager Turkey & Greece

    Apr 2015 - Nov 2016