Ayhan Y.

Microsoft 365 Engineer

Ayhan is a highly skilled Microsoft 365 Engineer with eight years of experience, including four years in the commerce sector and four years as a freelancer supporting business clients.

He specializes in Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, PowerShell, Graph API, and M365 Security & Compliance.

With a strong track record of successfully delivering critical projects, Ayhan has played a key role in integrating internal applications with Azure to maintain business continuity following Microsoft’s deprecation of certain services. His analytical problem-solving skills and forward-thinking approach enable him to design and implement efficient, scalable, and secure solutions that optimize business operations.

Main expertise
  • MS 365 Administration
    MS 365 Administration 5 years
  • MS 365
    MS 365 5 years
  • PowerShell
    PowerShell 5 years
Other skills
  • Azure
    Azure 3 years
  • Linux
    Linux 2 years
  • CentOs
    CentOs 2 years
Ayhan
Ayhan Y.

Turkey

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Selected experience

Employment

  • M365 & AZURE AD SUPPORT ENGINEER

    Self-Employed - 3 years 10 months

    • Provides professional support to enterprise customers for Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, PowerShell, Security & Compliance, and Azure AD (Entra ID);

    • Manages M365 subscriptions, including licensing, tenant management, and feature configurations;

    • Configures and troubleshoots Conditional Access policies to enhance security and compliance;

    • Supports hybrid environments, ensuring seamless integration between on-premises and cloud services;

    • Troubleshoots and resolves authentication, access, and connectivity issues related to M365 services;

    • Assists in Exchange Online and SharePoint Online administration, including migrations and permission management;

    • Develops and optimizes PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency;

    • Implements and enforces M365 Security & Compliance policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and data protection;

    • Monitors and maintains Azure AD, managing users, groups, roles, and identity protection settings;

    • Provides guidance on best practices, governance, and security frameworks for enterprise M365 environments;

    • Collaborates with cross-functional teams and Microsoft support to resolve complex technical issues;

    • Supports customers in M365 tenant-to-tenant migrations and hybrid configurations.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • DevOps DevOps
    • MS 365 Administration MS 365 Administration
    • MS 365 MS 365
    • PowerShell PowerShell
    • Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Entra ID
    • SharePoint SharePoint
    • Azure Azure
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES SPECIALIST

    SADE - DETERA SOFTWARE & CONSULTING SERVICES - 1 year

    • Implemented data analytics applications for enterprise clients, including banks, insurance companies, energy firms, and financial institutions;

    • Prepared and configured on-premises and cloud-based servers (AWS, Azure VMs, GCP) according to customer specifications and security policies;

    • Set up and maintained backup and demo environments, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery readiness;

    • Managed database integrations for analytics applications, working with Oracle, MS SQL, and SAS;

    • Planned and implemented backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability;

    • Configured and maintained Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters for efficient application deployment;

    • Collaborated with data scientists and developers to meet technical requirements before application deployment;

    • Managed access permissions and security policies across multiple server environments (Microsoft Server 2012/2016, CentOS, RedHat);

    • Provided client training, documentation, and support, ensuring smooth adoption and efficient system use;

    • Kept applications up to date by applying SAS patches and updates, maintaining system stability and security.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Google Cloud Google Cloud
    • Linux Linux
    • SAS SAS
    • CentOs CentOs
    • Docker Docker
    • AWS AWS
    • MSSQL MSSQL
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Oracle Oracle
    • MS 365 MS 365
    • Azure Azure
  • SYSADMIN

    OSF GLOBAL - 1 year 6 months

    • Provided IT support to users in Turkey and other international offices, ensuring smooth operations;

    • Managed various IT resources, including Unify Wi-Fi Network, Pfsense Firewall, IDS (Snort), VLAN Management, Bitdefender Endpoint Security, BitLocker Encryption, and OpenVPN;

    • Administered the corporate HR system (Zoho), handled user licenses (Microsoft, Atlassian, Zoom), and maintained IT inventory;

    • Coordinated with partners (ISP, Dell, etc.), tracked ongoing IT tasks, and managed the monthly budget for consumables and peripherals;

    • Led weekly IT team meetings and conducted IT orientation sessions for new employees;

    • Managed user accounts and data in compliance with GDPR and KVKK (Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Law) regulations;

    • Upgraded and maintained the network infrastructure and IT devices used by end users;

    • Oversaw the IT aspects of the company’s donation processes, ensuring seamless operations;

    • Led the transition to a "Work From Anywhere" model, optimizing IT inventory management for remote employees;

    • Initiated and successfully completed the KVKK and GDPR compliance processes for the Turkey office, leveraging his master’s degree expertise and collaborating with other departments.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Jenkins Jenkins
    • Jira Jira
    • Git Git
    • Salesforce Salesforce
    • MS 365 Power Apps MS 365 Power Apps
    • Atlassian Confluence Data Center
    • Zoho CRM Plus
    • MS 365 Administration MS 365 Administration
    • MS 365 MS 365
    • Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Entra ID
    • SharePoint SharePoint
    • Microsoft Intune
    • Azure Azure
  • SYSTEM & NETWORK ADMIN

    ISIK AHSAP - 1 year 3 months

    • Ensured the maintenance, security, backup, and upgrades of IT resources to maintain optimal system performance;

    • Secured the server room in compliance with security standards and best practices;

    • Provided on-site support at branch locations across different cities, ensuring business continuity and seamless communication;

    • Managed IT inventory and assisted the Helpdesk Specialist in troubleshooting end-user issues;

    • Planned the IT department’s budget and maintained effective interdepartmental communication;

    • Generated periodic reports for management on IT operations, improvements, and infrastructure status;

    • Developed a structured task division model within the IT team, enhancing visibility into infrastructure needs, improving issue resolution speed, and increasing overall efficiency;

    • Contributed to cost-effective resource utilization, optimizing IT expenditures without compromising performance;

    • Played a key role in data protection compliance and supported the digitalization of data inventory for improved accessibility and security.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • VoIP
    • MSSQL MSSQL
    • Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Entra ID

Education

  • MSc.DIGITAL FORENSIC

    Gazi University · 2019 - 2021

  • Standalone courseCCNA TRAINING

    Cisco · 2019 - 2020

  • Standalone courseCYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST

    BARIKAT CYBER SECURITY · 2019 - 2019

  • Standalone courseMONITORING WITH ZABBIX

    OPEN SOURCE WINTER BOOTCAMP · 2019 - 2019

  • Standalone courseMULTI-DISCIPLINARY CYBER RANGER

    CYBER STRUGGLE · 2018 - 2019

  • Standalone courseSYSTEM, NETWORK AND SECURITY SPECIALIST TRAINING

    BilgeAdam · 2017 - 2017

  • BSc.COMPUTER SYSTEMS

    Gazi University · 2009 - 2016

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