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Bahar Ozturk

Telecommunications Engineer | In-Building DAS & 5G Infrastructure Expert

Telecommunications Engineer with 18 years of experience at Turkcell, Türkiye's leading mobile network operator, specializing in In-Building DAS systems, network investment management, and large-scale public infrastructure projects — from airports and metro systems to hospitals and stadiums.

Bahar Ozturk
18+ Years of Experience
About

Background & Focus

Bahar Ozturk is a Telecommunications Engineer with 18 years of experience at Turkcell, Türkiye's leading mobile network operator. She has planned and managed more than 250 In-Building Solution (IBS) projects across Türkiye, and has led nationwide communication infrastructure programs, multi-operator shared network initiatives, and strategic investments supporting airports, metro systems, hospitals, stadiums, industrial facilities, and transportation corridors. She is experienced in end-to-end planning, budgeting, deployment, optimization, stakeholder management, vendor management, and technology strategy for 3G, 4G, and 5G networks, and has served as technical lead, trainer, and subject matter expert for In-Building Solutions, DAS design, and PIM testing methodologies.

18+
Years of Experience
250+
IBS Projects Delivered
$400M+
Annual Network Investments Managed
Career

Experience

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2020 — 2025
Senior Specialist — In-Building Solutions & Infrastructure Sharing
Turkcell
Led end-to-end planning, investment management, deployment, and optimization for nationwide In-Building Solutions (IBS) and multi-operator shared infrastructure programs, including Istanbul Airport, Gayrettepe–Istanbul Airport Metro, Istanbul Airport–Halkalı Metro, Gebze–Darıca Metro, and the TOGG Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Facility.
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2016 — 2020
Senior Specialist — Access Network Investment & Resource Management
Turkcell
Managed nationwide network investment planning, budgeting, and rollout governance, overseeing reporting and governance of network investments exceeding 400 million USD annually. Selected for Turkcell's FLEXSourcing Program to contribute to a computer vision and AI-based identity verification initiative (2019).
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2008 — 2016
Radio Network Planning & Optimization Engineer
Turkcell
Planned and optimized GSM, UMTS, and LTE networks across Istanbul, Antalya, Konya, Karaman, Burdur, and Aksaray, delivering indoor coverage solutions using DAS, repeater, femto, pico, and small cell technologies.
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2007 — 2008
Power Systems Project Engineer
Cukurova Generator
Supported design, planning, and implementation of industrial power systems, generator installations, and synchronization panel projects.
Skills

Areas of Expertise

In-Building DAS (Passive & Active) Multi-Operator Shared Infrastructure 4G / 5G Network Deployment Radio Network Planning & Optimization Network Investment Strategy CAPEX & Budget Management Public Infrastructure Communications Airport Communication Systems Metro Communication Systems Vendor & Contractor Management Program Management iBwave Design PIM Testing & RF Troubleshooting IEEE Member MIET
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