Sedat Cilingir

Result-driven EdTech Professional and Instructional Designer with over 20 years of experience managing educational operations, learning technologies, and data-driven program evaluations. Expert in scaling Learning Management Systems (Moodle), automation of institutional testing, and integrating modern solutions like AI Prompt Engineering and digital pedagogy. Proven track record of cross-functional leadership, managing public sector partnerships, and driving technical enablement.

Positioned to bring high-impact learning solutions and operational excellence to corporate L&D or EdTech enterprise environments in the Netherlands.

Learning Technologies and Operations Coordinator at Istanbul Bilgi University, English Language Programs (2010-01 – Present)

• LMS Platform Leadership: Designed, deployed, and scaled a Moodle-based online testing platform, successfully automating evaluation processes for graduate students over 6+ consecutive years.
• Digital Transformation & AI Integration: Monitored emerging EdTech trends to evaluate and integrate cutting-edge digital learning tools; spearheaded institutional AI prompt engineering and digital pedagogy initiatives.
• Operations & Program Evaluation: Led the design, administration, and analysis of program-wide institutional surveys. Conducted annual academic and operational data analysis to deliver actionable insights for evidence-based decision-making.
• Stakeholder Management & Training: Spearheaded professional development workshops for faculty members, driving high adoption rates of corporate educational technologies and digital assessment tools.
• Cross-Functional Project Management: Coordinated large-scale, externally funded, and public-service training operations in alignment with strategic institutional partners (e.g., Provincial Directorate of Health, AFAD, YaşamDerneği).

Freelance Instructional Design Consultant at Wext Company Turkey (2014-01 – Present)

• Designed and developed digital instructional content, conducted thorough content reviews, and executed quality assurance protocols to maximize learning efficiency.
• Edited multi-tiered learning materials to align strictly with modern instructional effectiveness models and specific corporate client project goals.

Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Center Coordinator at Istanbul Bilgi University, English Language Programs (2007-01 – 2010-12)

• Led the initial architectural layout, software procurement, and setup of the core CALL Center ecosystem for the preparatory program.
• Administered specialized educational learning software, and managed operational coordination for a cross-functional unit of instructors and student assistants.

Preparatory Program Coordinator (Academic & Administrative) at Istanbul Bilgi University, English Language Programs (2003-01 – 2007-12)

• Coordinated academic delivery across all academic units of the preparatory division, maximizing institutional communication and curriculum synchronization.
• Served as an active EAQUALS Accreditation Committee Member for the Prep Program, leading alignment audits for institutional quality metrics.

Level Coordinator (A2 CEFR) & Faculty Instructor at Istanbul Bilgi University, English Language Programs (2000-01 – 2003-12)

• Supervised the delivery of the A2 curriculum, structured unified operational schedules, and managed academic evaluation setups while executing standard instructional duties.

Founder / Senior Translator & Interpreter at Ceviri Akademi (Academy Translation Office) (1998-01 – 2000-12)

• Owned and managed end-to-end commercial translation and simultaneous interpretation operations for corporate and private entities.

MSc in Instructional Design and Technology – Walden University (2010-01 – 2013-12)

MA in Translation Studies (Coursework Completed) – Boğaziçi University (1995-01 – 1998-12)

BA in English Language and Literature – Istanbul University (1989-01 – 1995-12)