Cagri Tekinay, PhD
About Cagri Tekinay, PhD
Cagri Tekinay, PhD, is a Solutions Engineer and Manager specializing in the Passenger Processing Portfolio within the air travel industry. He has extensive experience in technology sales, solutions consulting, and a strong academic background in computer science and systems engineering.
Work at SITA
Cagri Tekinay serves as a Solutions Engineer and Manager for the EURO and AMER regions at SITA, focusing on the Passenger Processing Portfolio within the air travel industry. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to the development of solutions that enhance passenger processing and airport operations. His role involves leveraging his expertise in trusted AI systems and complex systems analysis to create advanced solutions tailored to the needs of the air transport sector.
Education and Expertise
Cagri Tekinay holds a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Technische Universiteit Delft, where he studied from 2009 to 2022. He also earned a Master of Science in Information Systems from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi between 2007 and 2009 and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Baskent University from 2003 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in modeling, simulation, and machine learning, which are essential for his work in IT consulting and solutions design.
Background
Cagri Tekinay has a diverse professional background in the technology and air travel sectors. He began his career as a Software Developer at AYESAŞ in 2005 and later worked as a Computer Science Intern at HAVELSAN. He held various roles, including Researcher in Systems Engineering at Technische Universiteit Delft and Senior Solutions Consultant at Dassault Systèmes. Additionally, he served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at Baskent University, providing him with a solid foundation in both academic and practical applications of computer science.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Cagri Tekinay has demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills, particularly in supporting tech-sales teams during sales cycles. His entrepreneurial attitude has led to the productization of services, enhancing business offerings at OWLVIEW, where he is the Founder and Senior Solutions Consultant. His focus on the air transport industry has positioned him as a key player in developing solutions that improve passenger processing and airport operations.