Burcu K

Governance, internal audit, and compliance professional whose experience spans ISO 9001 quality system architecture for manufacturing exporters, volunteer audit committee leadership, and emerging AI governance consulting. Delivered regulatory compliance outcomes directly linked to strategic business objectives, including US export market access and KOSGEB government grant eligibility. As an ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management System Lead Auditor - complemented by an ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor credential (both Exemplar Global) and ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training - I bring a future-facing specialization at the intersection of institutional accountability, digital transformation, and AI ethics.

My approach is grounded in the zero-error, checklist-driven discipline cultivated through specialized military aviation training and hands-on F-5 jet engine maintenance in the Turkish Air Force. I am seeking to apply this blend of audit rigor, quality systems architecture, and AI governance expertise in GRC consulting, AI governance, and compliance roles - particularly within regulated markets undergoing AI Act / ISO 42001 adoption.

Computer Engineer at Reklamevi (Advertising Agency serving IC Holding & subsidiaries) (2008 – 2012)

• Managed the agency's IT operations and technical infrastructure, ensuring reliable digital workflows for corporate client projects.
• Provided end-to-end computer engineering support - hardware configuration, network maintenance, software troubleshooting - for a fast-paced creative environment.
• Assisted in preparing and quality-checking technical deliverables for IC Holding and its subsidiaries, aligning outputs with corporate presentation standards.
• Supported internal process digitization efforts, improving file management and client asset archiving.

Quality Management & Workflow Consultant (ISO 9001) at Birikim Makina (2007 – 2008)

Quality Management & Workflow Consultant (ISO 9001) | Birikim Makina / Üke Makina, Ankara, Türkiye Birikim Makina (2007–2008)

• Delivered a greenfield ISO 9001 Quality Management System for a custom CNC machining firm targeting the US export market.
• Achieved first-attempt certification with zero major non-conformities, directly removing the regulatory barrier for the company to contract with US-based customers.
• Developed and implemented tailored Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Plans, and Inspection Plans for high-precision, customer-specific machining processes.

Quality Management & Workflow Consultant (ISO 9001) at Üke Makina (2006 – 2007)

Üke Makina (2006–2007)

• Architected and deployed a greenfield ISO 9001 QMS from the ground up for a dual-line manufacturer producing water pipes and submersible pumps.
• Authored the company's 5-year strategic plan aligned with KOSGEB requirements, directly enabling qualification for government grant funding.
• Designed and implemented end-to-end process management across design, procurement, production, and dispatch workflows for two distinct product lines.

Technical Specialist — Jet Engine Maintenance (F-5 / Aerospace Frameworks) at Turkish Air Force (1993 – 1997)

Concurrent with high school education; hands-on military internship and duty period.

• Executed high-precision technical maintenance and configuration checks under rigid MIL-SPEC standards in a safety-critical, flight-certified environment.
• Developed strict discipline in engineering documentation integrity, mandatory checklist compliance, and technical status accounting.
• Managed strict revision control over engineering manuals and maintenance logs to ensure baseline traceability before aircraft deployment.

Audit Committee Chair, Parent–Teacher Association at State High School, Mersin (2024 – Present)

• Chair the audit committee overseeing financial and administrative compliance of the school's parent-teacher association.
• Conduct regular internal audits, document findings, and present compliance reports to the board; ensure alignment with statutory regulations.

President, Parent–Teacher Association at Bodrum Marmara PYP/IB College (2018 – 2022)

• Led the PTA board, managed budget oversight, and organized compliance reviews of school administration processes.
• Developed meeting governance and record-keeping standards later adopted by the institution.

Aviation Technical Foundation trainee / military aviation internship at Turkish Air Force (1991 – 1997)

Aviation Technical Foundation | Eskişehir Technical High School (5-Year, English-Medium, Entrance by Exam). Final 4 years included hands-on military aviation internship, Turkish Air Force.

• Completed rigorous theoretical and practical training covering the complete operational cycle of fighter aircraft, from ground preparation to flight readiness, under strict safety and procedural standards.
• Cultivated the zero-error, checklist-driven discipline and procedural rigor that became the backbone of a public service and audit career.

B.Sc. in Computer Engineering – Ahmet Yesevi University (2003 – 2006)

Automotive Engineering (Incomplete) in Automotive Engineering – Gazi University (1997 – 1999)

Aviation Technical Foundation (5-Year, English-Medium, Entrance by Exam) in Aviation Technical Foundation – Eskişehir Technical High School (1991 – 1997)