Bilgehan Sahlan

Solution Engineer @ Microsoft | AI and Automation

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

🎓 Cybersecurity & AI Enthusiast | Solution Engineer at Microsoft | Koç University Graduate I’m a recent Computer Science graduate from Koç University, specializing in Cybersecurity and exploring the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence. My academic and professional journey has been driven by a passion for building secure, intelligent systems that adapt and evolve. 💼 Professional Experience Currently, I’m working at Microsoft as a Technical Specialist, where I’m focused on developing applications that support and empower our internal technical community. This role allows me to apply my technical skills in a real-world setting while contributing to impactful, community-driven innovation. 💡 Leadership & Campus Involvement As President of the Koç University ACM Club, I led initiatives to foster tech engagement and hands-on learning. I also previously contributed to educational outreach and project coordination as a member of the Cyber Security Club. 🤖 Interests & Aspirations I’m particularly interested in the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, and how their integration can lead to smarter, more adaptive security solutions. My background as a competitive fencer has instilled in me a mindset of discipline and strategic thinking—qualities I bring to every technical challenge and leadership opportunity. 🚀 Looking Ahead I’m seeking opportunities where I can continue applying my skills in cybersecurity and AI to solve real-world problems, grow as a technologist, and make a meaningful impact.

Experience

  • Solution Engineer at Microsoft
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Developed an AI-powered skilling application enabling technical teams across EMEA to track and accelerate skill development. • Migrated a low-code/no-code app to a scalable code-first architecture using GitHub Copilot. • Leveraged GitHub Copilot to transform manual Power Automate workflows into agent-led flows, reducing average automation build time from ~120 minutes to 20 minutes. • Spearheaded a multi-country testing and feedback program with participants across multiple geographies, including but not limited to Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. • Designed and executed a targeted marketing strategy to drive application adoption across the MEA region. • Designed AI agents using Copilot Studio to enhance and personalize the skilling experience for the technical community.

  • Machine Learning Engineer Intern at eftax Co., Ltd.
    Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 · 3 mos

    - Refactored Machine Learning code to increase efficiency and readability § Testing existing applications’ security - Used cybersecurity tools such as Burp Suite - Helped to create a Cyber Security plan for the company

  • President at KU ACM Student Chapter
    Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Cybersecurity Engineer Intern at FineSci Teknoloji A.Ş.
    Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 · 4 mos

    § Developed a Cyber Security Protocol Project § Developed a mobile applicaYon to test the security protocol § Created an installaYon guide for selng up the project on different devices § Prepared and presented demonstraYons to other developers for idenYfying improvements § Used lots of tools and programs such as Unity, MariaDB, Python and PostgreSQL

  • Teaching Assistant at Koç Üniversitesi
    Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 · 5 mos

    I was one of the teaching assistants for Comp 132 Advanced Computing course. I am checking the assignments of the students, helping them if they need any help. Also, conducting office hours for answering questions about lectures and assignments.