Graduated from Turkish Naval Academy in 1982, served on board of frigates as Damage Control, Main Propulsion, CIC and Navigation Officer. Completed MScEE in Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Ca in 1988. Served in Turkish Naval HQs, and MoD Türkiye as Branch and also Department Head. Retired in year 2008, and since then working for Meteksan Defence Industry Inc.