Volkan Alkan

System & Architecture Engineer at Schneider Electric

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am a Computer Engineer with a background in IT world. Throughout my journey, I’ve embraced opportunities across various domains, from working in data center softwares (DCIM) to contributing to a quantum computing project and developing front-end applications. This versatility has taught me to adapt quickly, solve complex problems, and deliver meaningful solutions. I approach every challenge with curiosity and a commitment to growth, valuing teamwork and continuous lear. GitHub: https://github.com/volkanalkan Note: Fun fact about me, I am a classical pianist, always will be, and also a classical music enthusiast.

Experience

  • Schneider Electric (Hybrid)
    • MEA Graduate Engineer - EcoStruxure IT
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      - Taking active ownership in pre-sales and solution architecture activities for Secure Power and DCIM projects, supporting opportunity shaping from early-stage discussions to technical closure. - Designing end-to-end DCIM and data center optimization solutions, aligning EcoStruxure IT architectures with customer, operational, and regional requirements. - Acting as a technical interface between sales, partners, and customers, delivering solution presentations, technical validations, and value-based use cases. - Contributing to regional knowledge sharing and standardization, supporting scalable and repeatable solution approaches for large-scale data center environments. - Collaborating closely with global and regional teams to adapt data center cooling, power, and monitoring solutions to Turkey & Central Asia specific constraints and expectations.

    • System & Architecture Engineer - EcoStruxure IT
      Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Designing and implementing DCIM software solutions in the Secure Power Business Unit - Developing tailored solutions specific to customer needs, presenting them in the field, and implementing them - Providing relevant technical training and support to the customer

    • Industrial Automation Marketing Intern
      Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 · 2 mos

      - Supporting the preparation and execution of industrial automation solutions showcased at the biggest event of recent times, the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit, including advanced demo setups for motor management and machine control systems - Conducting competitive analysis to evaluate market trends, identify key competitors, and provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making - Working with PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems to develop and test automation solutions

  • Math Consultant at Outlier
    Feb 2025 - Apr 2025 · 3 mos

    - Working on projects involving content creation, ranking, and evaluation in the field of mathematics for training AI models on the Outlier platform, utilizing LaTeX format - Contributing to making LLM models safer, more accurate, and more reliable through LaTeX-formatted mathematical content - Participating in content development processes related to AI chatbot prompts, with a focus on LaTeX-based mathematical expressions

  • Junior Software Engineer at Orion Innovation Turkey
    Feb 2024 - Jun 2024 · 5 mos

    - Completing necessary training & books related to Angular & TypeScript - As a result of the training, completing an e-commerce project as well as a game project - Writing developmental blog posts on relevant topics

  • Sales Associate at Toppers Pizza, LLC
    Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 · 3 mos

    - Daily registry services during operation hours - Planning and leading daily operations of the staff - Organizing customer services within the food & beverage area

  • Sales Associate at Six Flags
    Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 · 4 mos

    - Daily registry services during operation hours - Planning and leading daily operations of the staff - Organizing customer services within the food & beverage area