1981-1989: German High School

1989-1993: Istanbul Technical University, Mechanical Engineering

1993-1996: Northwest Missouri State University, M.B.A.

1999-2009: REHAU (multinational supplier in several industries incl. automotive, household appliances, building solutions, window solutions, furniture solutions) Project Manager, Project Department Manager, Quality Planning Manager, Safety/Environment/Security Manager, Purchasing Manager

2010-2011: Teknokaucuk (rubber parts supplier in several industries incl. automotive, household appliances and defense) Automotive Dept. Manager

since 1990: Bridge player in thousands of tournaments with numerous awards

since 2009: Bridge teacher and club owner (Istanbul Bric Merkezi)

since 2010: National tournament director