Yavuz Selim Başar

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT YAVUZ SELIM BAŞAR

As an IT Audit Manager at Koç Holding, a Global Fortune 500 member, I lead and supervise IT audit activities for various sectors and businesses within the group. I apply well-known and well-established frameworks, such as NIST, COBIT, ISO, and CIS, as well as local regulations, to assess and improve the IT and cyber risk management processes and controls of the group. I also leverage my CISA, CISSP, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certifications to demonstrate and enhance my knowledge and capabilities in this domain.Prior to joining Koç Holding, I worked as an IT Auditor for Isbank, the largest private bank in Turkey, for 4.5 years. There, I gained valuable experience and skills in conducting IT audits for various banking functions and systems. I also contributed to several IT audit projects that helped the bank achieve its strategic goals and objectives. In addition, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Koç Üniversitesi, where I graduated with honors and received the Financial Engineering, Supply Chain & Logistics and Service Systems Management certificate.My main motivation is to continuously improve myself and add value to the organizations I work with by applying my IT and cyber risk management skills and expertise. I am passionate about learning new developments and innovations in IT and technology, and I seek to use them to optimize and enhance the IT audit functions and outcomes. I am also a collaborative and supportive team player who enjoys working with diverse and talented professionals across different sectors and disciplines.