Learning Technology Specialist · Senior Instructional Designer · LMS Expert · AI in Education
Bringing learning design, technology and data together to create better educational experiences.
20+years in learning technology and higher education
5,000+learners supported by scalable learning solutions
6+ yearsof automated graduate assessment delivery
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Technology with a learning purpose.
Learning Technology Specialist with 20+ years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives within higher education.
I have designed and implemented scalable learning solutions supporting 5,000+ learners, led institutional LMS administration in a Preparatory Program, delivered faculty development programs and developed AI-supported educational practices.
My focus is on improving learning experiences through technology, data-informed decision making and innovative digital pedagogy.
Istanbul Bilgi University · English Language Programs
LMS platform leadership. Designed, deployed and scaled a Moodle-based online testing platform, automating evaluation processes for graduate students over 6+ consecutive years.
Digital transformation & AI integration. Evaluated emerging EdTech tools and spearheaded institutional AI prompt engineering and digital pedagogy initiatives.
Operations & program evaluation. Led the design, administration and analysis of program-wide institutional surveys. Delivered annual academic and operational data analysis for evidence-based decision making.
Stakeholder management & training. Led professional development workshops for faculty, supporting adoption of educational technologies and digital assessment tools.
Cross-functional project management. Coordinated large-scale, externally funded and public-service training operations with strategic partners including the Provincial Directorate of Health, AFAD and Yaşam Derneği.
Wext Company Turkey · Reference available for further inquiry
Designed and developed digital instructional content, conducted content reviews and implemented quality assurance protocols to maximize learning efficiency.
Edited multi-tiered learning materials to align with instructional effectiveness models and corporate client project goals.
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Core competencies
Instructional design
Curriculum development, digital pedagogy, e-learning content development with ADDIE or SAM, and quality assurance.
EdTech & LMS
Articulate Rise 360, Moodle administration and LMS scaling, AI prompting, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GitHub Pages, H5P and technical system integration.
Operations & data
Program evaluation, data analytics and annual reporting, institutional surveying, and operational automation.
Leadership
Stakeholder management, agile project coordination, cross-functional leadership, and vendor and partner alignment.
Languages: English (Fluent / C1) · Turkish (Native)
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Education
Artificial Intelligence Assisted Programming
2026 – In Progress
Anadolu University · Open Education
MSc in Instructional Design and Technology
2010 – 2013
Walden University · United States
MA in Translation Studies
1995 – 1998
Coursework completed
Boğaziçi University · Istanbul, Turkey
BA in English Language and Literature
1989 – 1995
Istanbul University · Istanbul, Turkey
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Certifications & continuous learning
AI Prompt Engineering Certificate
Arizona State University · United States
Teaching English to Adults
Oxford Teachers’ Academy / Oxford University Press · Turkey
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