Ozan Akdemir
About Ozan Akdemir
Ozan Akdemir is a Data Center Planning Manager at Liberty Global, specializing in software-defined networking solutions and cloud adoption strategies. He holds an MBA from Maastricht School of Management and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Boğaziçi Üniversitesi.
Work at Liberty Global
Ozan Akdemir serves as the Data Center Planning Manager at Liberty Global, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Schiphol-Rijk, North Holland, Netherlands, he oversees the capacity planning team, focusing on data center planning, office network planning, and IP address and DNS planning. His role includes managing the IP Address management function, where he emphasizes capacity planning and usage forecasting for both IPv4 and IPv6 address spaces. Akdemir collaborates with internal teams to develop and optimize cloud adoption strategies that align with Liberty Global's 'Cloud First' vision.
Education and Expertise
Ozan Akdemir holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Maastricht School of Management, where he studied from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, completing his studies from 1994 to 1999. His expertise encompasses software-defined networking solutions, including Cisco ACI and Cisco Viptela SD-WAN. Additionally, he has a strong background in next-generation security solutions, wireless and mobility, application networking, and WAN optimization solutions.
Background
Ozan Akdemir has a solid foundation in engineering and business management. He began his academic journey at Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, where he focused on Electrical & Electronics Engineering. After gaining practical experience in the field, he pursued further education at Maastricht School of Management, culminating in an MBA. His career has been marked by a focus on data center management and network planning, contributing to his current role at Liberty Global.
Achievements in Networking Solutions
Throughout his career, Ozan Akdemir has implemented various software-defined networking solutions, specifically Cisco ACI and Cisco Viptela SD-WAN. His work in these areas has contributed to the optimization of network performance and security within Liberty Global. Additionally, he administers the company's Local Internet Registry (LIR) tasks and maintains a relationship with RIPE, ensuring compliance and effective management of internet resources.