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Kemal Karagoz

Electrical-Electronics Engineer

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Professional Summary

I am an engineer and operations leader working at the intersection of physical machinery and digital systems. I leverage my electronics engineering background to solve manufacturing challenges and digitalize processes.

After working on 5G infrastructure projects at Huawei, I transitioned to the factory floor to manage the impact of technology on production and efficiency. I am currently leading the end-to-end modernization of technology and operations at Grünland Fleisch.

The core of my work is integrating OT and IT systems. I build stable, scalable, and user-friendly systems that form the digital backbone to support the company’s growth.

Core Competencies:

  • Industrial Automation and Process Control
  • IIoT Applications (From sensor to cloud)
  • OT/IT Systems Integration
  • ERP Integration for Manufacturing
  • Data-Driven Operational Efficiency
  • Systems Engineering and Design

Personal Details

Date of Birth
2000-05-02
Nationality
Turkish
Driving License
B

Experience

Technology & Operations Lead

Grünland Fleisch GmbH

· location_on Berlin, Germany
Full-time 2025-05 — Present
  • Led a digital transformation project that unlocked new sales channels and operational efficiencies, contributing to a 22% increase in revenue (€24M).
  • Architected custom ERP-integrated software via 3rd-party teams, halving daily operational processing time (~10h to 5h) and eliminating billing errors.
  • Designed & deployed custom PCBs and IIoT sensors for real-time environmental monitoring and automated facility control.
  • Optimized IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi via complex RF simulations in a challenging steel environment to ensure seamless measurement device connectivity.
  • Modernized IT infrastructure by managing hybrid-cloud server migrations, core system virtualization, and VoIP (FreePBX/Asterisk) deployment.
  • Programmed & optimized PLC and SCADA control units for critical cooling systems, strictly enforcing industrial safety standards.

Product Manager

Huawei Enterprise

· location_on Istanbul, Türkiye
Full-time 2025-01 — 2025-05

5G Core Network Product Manager | Türk Telekom Account

Strategic Infrastructure Development

  • Played a key role in coordinating product management processes for Türk Telekom’s 5G NR Core Network (CN) infrastructure project.
  • Anticipated potential technical gaps during the project lifecycle, developed solution architectures, and coordinated their integration.
  • Supported the alignment of developed technical solutions with project objectives by analyzing the customer’s architectural plans.

Technological Training & Capacity Building

  • Played a key role in the preparation and delivery of in-depth technical workshops for over 20 Türk Telekom engineers on 5G NR Core Network architecture and technologies (e.g., Network Slicing, NSA/SA architectures).
  • Managed technical Q&A and resolution processes to accelerate technology adoption.

Cross-Generation Network Integration

  • Coordinated the development of technical solutions to ensure the interoperability of the new 5G NR Core Network with existing 4G (LTE) and 3G (UMTS/HSPA) networks.

Market & Competitive Analysis

  • Contributed to the product’s competitive positioning in the market by optimizing the product roadmap according to local market requirements and regulations.

Solar Energy Systems Intern

New Shine Energy

· location_on Izmir, Türkiye
Internship 2023-07 — 2023-09

Executed site planning, grid integration, and hardware diagnostics for on-grid/off-grid solar power systems (5–200 kW).

Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance Staff

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park

· location_on Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA
Work & Travel 2019-06 — 2019-09

Work&Travel Program

  • Provided electrical and mechanical support, organized and developed Campground and Camp Sites.
  • Constructed, rebuilt, and maintained campground buildings such as showers, comfort stations, cabins, and bungalows.
  • Offered urgent guest services including jumpstarts and electrical/mechanical support.

Education

Bachelor of Science — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Karabük University · Karabük, Türkiye

2022-02 — 2024-09

Worked on array antennas, computational electromagnetism, and sonar.

  • Graduation thesis and project, I carried out a comprehensive study on “Active Electronically Scanning Array (AESA) Sonar”. During this period, I worked on antenna theory and array antennas.
  • Designed various antennas and optimized existing antenna designs with CST Microwave Studio and AWR softwares.

Bachelor of Science — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

İzmir Katip Çelebi University · İzmir, Türkiye

2018-09 — 2022-02

Formed Devran Rocket Team and Feanor Rocket Team and worked on designing a low-altitude solid-fuel rocket. Worked as project manager in ‘Technology Community’. Carried out six different technology projects during this period.

  • Performed data analysis using the information of all engineering departments of all universities in Turkey. Accordingly, I transferred to Karabük University.
  • Developed a new method to accelerate the rocket design process using mathematical modeling and stochastic optimization with Devran Rocket Team. Led the ESC circuit and aerodynamic modeling teams of the electric vehicle EFE, which came ninth in the Teknofest competition.
  • Led the EEG system design and analysis of EEG signals with deep learning projects. Pioneered the development of humanoid robot, robotic arm, and drone projects.

Achievements & Publications

Capacity Analysis of 6G Fluid Antenna Systems in High-Mobility Environments

2024-07

IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation

Presented research on channel capacity gains of fluid antenna systems over conventional MIMO in high-mobility 6G scenarios. Demonstrated up to 3× capacity improvement with a 40% reduction in form factor.

Featured Projects

Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Sonar System Design

Pioneered and actively contributed to the active electronically scanned array sonar project with the support of TÜBİTAK 2209-B program. Handled electronic board design, general and field-oriented phase shifting methods and beam steering methods for sonar.

Completed
Python MATLAB CST Studio Altium Designer
UGCPW Structured NS-SRR Metamaterial Based Planar Sensor

Led the team that developed a UGCPW structured NS-SRR metamaterial based-planar sensor which has a resonant frequency at 7.125GHz. Improved the functionality of planar sensor with a LNA and a VCO and simulated on CST Microwave Studio.

Completed
Python MATLAB CST Studio
Model Rocket Design and Development with Stochastic Optimization Method

Led the development of a stochastic optimization model for solid fuel rockets, optimizing design within environmental factors. Used Mathematica and Design of Experiment.

Completed
Mathematica Advanced Design System OpenRocket

Skills

RF & Antenna Engineering

Antenna Design Expert EM Simulation (HFSS) Expert CST Microwave Studio Advanced RF Circuit Design Advanced VNA Measurements Advanced 6G / mmWave Advanced

Programming

Python Expert MATLAB Advanced C / C++ Advanced TypeScript Intermediate Bash Intermediate

Embedded Systems

ESP32 / Arduino Advanced FreeRTOS Intermediate MQTT / IoT Protocols Advanced PCB Design (KiCad) Intermediate

Tools & Platforms

Git Advanced Linux Advanced Docker Intermediate GNU Radio Intermediate LaTeX Advanced

Languages

Turkish Native
English Professional - C1
German Elementary - A2

Hobbies & Interests

RF Research PCB Design Rocket Science Hiking Reading