Derin Erkin

- Expanded pitched roof PV product portfolio by integrating 6 new solutions, strengthening market presence. - Directed the creation, validation, and publication of installation manuals, catalogs, and data sheets, ensuring compliance with industry and customer requirements. - Carried off certification processes of MCS for the U.K. market, aligning products with quality and safety standards. - Developed technical recommendations for lightning protection integration.

- Streamlined key accounts for PV projects across the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal. - Represented the company at EU PVSEC (PT), Solar Solutions (DE), and InterSOLUTION (BE), acquiring 10+ qualified leads from Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal & Spain.

- Spearheaded sales operations for steel products across EPC, Oil & Gas, Defense, Construction Equipment, and Renewable Energy (wind & PV). - Handled ≈546K MT steel product sales, reaching ≈€412M in revenue, driving a 9.2% increase market share. - Mentored and trained three newly hired Sales Managers, enhancing capability in international trade. - Settied the yearly targets sales forecasts, reporting to General Manager and Korea HQ.

- Founded a niche company focused on introducing European PV products to the Turkish market. - Established partnerships with European manufacturers FuturaSun & Gioco Solutions (Italy) and Renusol (Germany). - Delivered PV solutions for residential (≈200 kW), irrigation (≈30 kW), and marine (≈20 kW) applications.

- Managed procurement & shipment operations for ≈250K MT of steel products, generating ≈$170M turnover and ≈€3M gross profit across 20+ countries in Latin America, Europe & Africa. - Conducted business development trips to Chile and Brazil, securing 5 new clients from 30 targeted leads. - Represented the company at international fairs, including ALACERO in Chile and STEELORBIS in Turkey. - Prepared and presented weekly & quarterly reports to the Board.

- Led development of the first TPO roofing membrane in Turkey via cooperation with DOW Chemicals Switzerland and KraussMaffei GmbH, which opened new business opportunities. - Achieved a $67K profit within 6 months through the successful implementation of TPO membranes. - Led a team of 7 salespeople, 3 chemical engineers, 3 mechanical engineers, and 1 master architect to align R&D, production, and sales strategies.

- Thesis : Airbus Funded Project, nanocomposites for aeronautics & aerospace - Medium of Instruction : Spanish

- Thesis : Airbus Funded Project, nanocomposites for aeronautics & aerospace - Medium of Instruction : Spanish

- Thesis : Airbus Funded Project, nanocomposites for aeronautics & aerospace - Medium of Instruction : Spanish

- Thesis : Airbus Funded Project, nanocomposites for aeronautics & aerospace - Medium of Instruction : Spanish

- Thesis : Advanced ceramics - Medium of Instruction : Bilingual (English & Turkish)