Ahmet Bozkurt was born in 1984. After completing his Vocational training as an electrical technician, he earned an electrical technician degree from Istanbul University and an electrical-electronics engineering degree from Fatih University. He has over 10 years of experience in corrective, preventive, condition-based and overhaul maintenance of trams at Metro Istanbul. He has extensive hands-on experience in the testing, commissioning, and training processes of rail system vehicles. Additionally, he has played an active role in preparing technical specifications and pre-tender design requirements for various rail system vehicles and workshop projects. As of January 10, 2025, Ahmet Bozkurt was appointed as the Director of Vertical Transportation Systems at Metro Istanbul. He is married and fluent in English.

Muhammet Büyükkaba was born in 1974 in Kastamonu. After completing his education at Pendik Imam Hatip High School, he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) in 1999. He began his career at Metro Istanbul's Workshop Directorate in August 1999 as a maintenance engineer. Between 2003 and 2006, he served as Chief of the Metro Vehicle Electrical Workshop for the M2 Metro and Funicular lines. From 2006 to 2010, he was Chief of the Metro Fault-Revision and Periodic Maintenance Workshop. Between 2010 and 2015, he held the position of Chief of Electrical Workshop for the M4 Metro Line. From 2016 to 2019, he served as Vehicle Workshop Director, and from 2019 to 2021, he was Director of Rail System Vehicle Overhaul and Renovation. Since February 1, 2021, he has been serving as the Director of Metro Vehicle Maintenance at Metro Istanbul. Muhammet Büyükkaba is married with two children, and fluent in English.

Muhammet Büyükkaba was born in 1974 in Kastamonu. After completing his education at Pendik Imam Hatip High School, he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) in 1999. He began his career at Metro Istanbul's Workshop Directorate in August 1999 as a maintenance engineer. Between 2003 and 2006, he served as Chief of the Metro Vehicle Electrical Workshop for the M2 Metro and Funicular lines. From 2006 to 2010, he was Chief of the Metro Fault-Revision and Periodic Maintenance Workshop. Between 2010 and 2015, he held the position of Chief of Electrical Workshop for the M4 Metro Line. From 2016 to 2019, he served as Vehicle Workshop Director, and from 2019 to 2021, he was Director of Rail System Vehicle Overhaul and Renovation. Since February 1, 2021, he has been serving as the Director of Metro Vehicle Maintenance at Metro Istanbul. Muhammet Büyükkaba is married with two children, and fluent in English.

Abdullah Ayaz was born in 1981 in Istanbul. After completing his high school education at Sultanahmet Anatolian Technical High School, he earned a degree in Electronics Engineering from Fatih University. He began his career at Metro Istanbul in 2009 as a test engineer. He continued as a maintenance engineer until 2018, when he was appointed as Chief of Electronic Systems. Since 2021, he has been serving as the Director of Electronic Systems Maintenance. Abdullah Ayaz has two children and speaks English fluently.

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Ahmet Bozkurt was born in 1984. After completing his Vocational training as an electrical technician, he earned an electrical technician degree from Istanbul University and an electrical-electronics engineering degree from Fatih University. He has over 10 years of experience in corrective, preventive, condition-based and overhaul maintenance of trams at Metro Istanbul. He has extensive hands-on experience in the testing, commissioning, and training processes of rail system vehicles. Additionally, he has played an active role in preparing technical specifications and pre-tender design requirements for various rail system vehicles and workshop projects. As of January 10, 2025, Ahmet Bozkurt was appointed as the Director of Vertical Transportation Systems at Metro Istanbul. He is married and fluent in English.

Doğan Sürmen was born in 1979. A graduate of Sakarya University’s Metallurgical Engineering Department, he worked at Kardemir A.Ş., where he served as Continuous Rolling Mill Operations Engineer, Rail and Profile Rolling Mill Operations Engineer, and Chief Engineer of Rail and Profile Rolling Mill Operations. In 2010, he joined Metro Istanbul as a Railway Maintenance Engineer for the M1 Line. Between 2013 and 2017, he served as Chief of Railway and Construction Maintenance for the Seyrantepe Region, and from 2017 to 2021, he was Chief of Railway and Construction Maintenance for the Anatolian Region. Since February 1, 2021, he has been serving as the Director of Railway & Construction Maintenance. Doğan Sürmen is married with two children.

Yavuzkan Yavuz was born in Ankara in 1986. After graduating from Fatih University’s Electrical & Electronics Engineering (English-thought program), he held (various engineering and managerial roles, including communications engineer, senior electronic systems engineer, and chief at STC-Ericsson in Saudi Arabia, Mobily-Alcatel & Lucent, Vodafone Qatar, and Metro Istanbul A.Ş. As of September 1, 2022, he was appointed as the Tramway Operations Manager. Yavuzkan Yavuz is married with one child.

Onur Doğru was born in 1981. After completing his education at Karşıyaka Gazi High School, he earned a degree in electronic engineering from Uludağ University. He previously worked as an engineer and manager in the retail sector. In 2014, he joined İzmir Metro A.Ş. as an electronic maintenance engineer and left in 2020 as an electronic maintenance chief. On February 1, 2021, he was appointed as the Seyrantepe Operations Manager at Metro Istanbul. Onur Doğru has one child and a good command of English.

Ömer Taşkara was born in Istanbul in 1985. After completing his education at Çağrı Bey Anatolian High School, he graduated from Afyon Kocatepe University with a degree in Materials Science and Engineering and later completed a master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety at Üsküdar University. He previously worked as an R&D Engineer at Serapool Porselen A.Ş. in 2013, he joined Metro Istanbul as an M4 Line Station Supervisor. He later served as a Traffic Shift Supervisor and Line Shift Supervisor before being appointed as the Operations Chief of Turkey’s first driverless metro line, the M5 Üsküdar-Çekmeköy Metro Line, in 2017. As of February 1, 2021, he has been serving as the Anadolu Regional Operations Manager. Ömer Taşkara is married and has two children.

Yavuzkan Yavuz was born in Ankara in 1986. After graduating from Fatih University’s Electrical & Electronics Engineering (English-thought program), he held (various engineering and managerial roles, including communications engineer, senior electronic systems engineer, and chief at STC-Ericsson in Saudi Arabia, Mobily-Alcatel & Lucent, Vodafone Qatar, and Metro Istanbul A.Ş. As of September 1, 2022, he was appointed as the Tramway Operations Manager. Yavuzkan Yavuz is married with one child.

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Born in Istanbul in 1979, Sercan Tiryaki completed his education at Bakırköy Ataköy High School and graduated from Pamukkale University’s Department of Economics in 2002. He worked more than eight years in sales and marketing roles at companies such as Xerox Turkey, Yurtiçi Kargo and Tiryaki İnşaat. In 2012, he started working at Metro Istanbul A.Ş. as a field personnel in Advertising and Marketing. He later became the chief of trade and in 2021, was appointed as the Manager of Trade. Sercan Tiryaki is married with three children.

Born in Istanbul in 1983, Yıldız Arslan Çalışaneller graduated from Anadolu University’s Faculty of Business Administration in 2004. She completed her master’s degree in Accounting and Finance at Marmara University’s Institute of Social Sciences in 2006. She obtained her CPA (SMMM) license in 2007 and her CMB Independent Audit License in 2011. She began her professional career in 2003, working at Mazars-Denge SMMM A.Ş. as a "Supervisor" and at KPMG SMMM A.Ş. as an "Assistant Manager," providing services in general accounting, cost accounting, payroll, ERP implementation, finance, budgeting, and reporting for various domestic and international companies. She later worked as the Accounting Manager at Autoland Automotive Industry and Trade Inc. On August 24, 2020, she was appointed as the Financial Affairs Manager at Metro Istanbul. Yıldız Arslan Çalışaneller is married with one child, and speaks English fluently.

Cihat Yediyıldız was born in 1981. After completing his high school education at Niksar Technical High School, he earned a degree in Information Systems Engineering from International Cyprus University. He later completed a master’s degree in Business Administration at Fatih University. He started his career as a computer teacher in 2003 and later worked as a Digital Broadcast Manager. In 2008, he joined Metro Istanbul as a Planning Engineer and subsequently served as a Software Specialist, Team Leader, Enterprise Resource Planning Chief, and Analysis Support Chief. With expertise in both information technologies and rail systems, Yediyıldız has led the development of numerous software projects tailored to the railway industry. He played a key role in the development and management of Metro Istanbul’s mobile applications, document management system, business intelligence software, and Corporate ERP project. He also managed the SAP transformation project, which was awarded first place in Türkiye in 2018. In 2020, he was appointed as the Information Systems Manager. Cihat Yediyıldız is married with two children and speaks English fluently.

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Born in Samsun in 1981, Nevzat Bayrak completed his high school education at Samsun 19 Mayıs High School in 1998. He graduated from Karadeniz Technical University’s Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 2004. Between 2009 and 2011, he completed a master’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Istanbul University’s Institute of Science and Technology. He started his career as electronics engineer at Ülkem Elektronik A.Ş. in June 2005. In 2007, he joined Metro Istanbul as a signaling engineer in the Electrical and Electronics Facilities Directorate. From 2012 to 2016, he served as the M1 Electronic Chief and was appointed as the Tramway Operations Manager in 2016. Since June 11, 2018, he has been serving as the R&D Center Manager. Nevzat Bayrak is married with two children, and speaks English fluently.

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Mehmet Demir was born in 1986. After completing high school with honors, he graduated from Gebze Institute of Technology’s Electronics Engineering department. He later earned a master’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Yıldız Technical University, where he achieved the title of Senior Engineer. He started his professional career in 2011 at Metro Istanbul, working on the M2 Metro Line. He then served as a signaling engineer on the M4 Kadıköy-Kartal Metro Line. From 2016 to 2021, he was responsible for the maintenance and planning of electronic systems as the Anadolu Regional Electronic Systems Chief. Since February 1, 2021, he was appointed as the Consultancy Services Manager. Mehmet Demir is married with one child, and has a good command of English.

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Yelda Uğur was born in 1971. She graduated from Boğaziçi University’s Mechanical Engineering department and completed a master's program in Engineering Management at Marmara University. She has worked as a management consultant and executive in various fields including production, production planning, logistics, information systems management, and corporate development at companies such as Vestel, Eczacıbaşı Vitra, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Coca-Cola İçecek, Borusan Logistics, and Boyner Holding. On October 18, 2021, she joined Metro Istanbul as the Strategy and Corporate Development Manager. Yelda Uğur has a good command of English.