Meryem Naz Yildiz-Kabakcili

Network Operations Engineer @Hughes

Griesheim, DE

Core Expertise• Mobile Core Networks: Cloud-Native 5G Packet Core (SMF/SAEGW-C, UPF/SAEGW-U, UDSF), EPC (MME, SGSN, GGSN, HSS, PCRF, CGF), IMS Core (TAS, PCSCF, CSCF, SPG)• Networking: IP Routing & Switching (CCNA certified), Troubleshooting (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, ARP, QoS, STP, VLAN Routing, Etherchannel)• Security: Cisco ASA, FortiGate (VDOMs, firewall policies, network segmentation)• Systems: Dell/HP server staging & maintenance, RHEL Linux• Cloud : Kubernetes orchestration, containerized EPC environments• Regulatory Compliance: Legal Intercept (LI) network integration & testing with BNetzAKey Responsibilities & Achievements• Operated and maintained EPC and IMS core networks, including 24/7 on-call support• Orchestrated and managed containerized EPC environments using Kubernetes for scalable deployments• Executed integration and configuration of new 5G Core & vEPC networks and services• Verified HLD/LLD designs and conducted ATP (Acceptance Test Procedures) to ensure successful network integration.• Performed server staging and deployment (Dell/HP) with network bonding, IP routing, and OAM configurations (SNMP, NTP, SSH, encryption)• Configured Cisco Catalyst switches (IOS upgrades, STP optimization, EtherChannel setup)• Administered Cisco ASA & FortiGate firewalls, implementing VDOMs and security policies• Conducted proactive hardware maintenance and replacements on RHEL-based Dell/HP servers• Led the Legal Intercept (LI) network integration, coordinating compliance and interoperability tests with BNetzA (German Federal Network Agency).

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (100% English)