Summary
Umut Acar is a Jr. Network Specialist and programmer based in Istanbul with 11 years of IT experience, blending hands-on network engineering with software development. He has practical exposure to Fortinet, Cisco Meraki/Catalyst, F5 BIG-IP and Aruba platforms and holds Fortinet FCF and FCA certifications, underscoring a strong foundation in firewall, VPN and security policy management. Concurrently active as a project developer at Piri Reis University, he contributes to a Visual Studio Code extension (AiderTS) that streamlines software development workflows, reflecting his interest in developer tooling. Proficient in Java, C, C#, Python, SQL, ASP.NET, HTML and CSS, he combines programming skills with network security to build secure, efficient systems. Known for a continuous-learning mindset and an innovative approach, he aims to specialize in network and cybersecurity while delivering practical infrastructure solutions. An interesting quirk: his GitHub bio references high-level academic roles—hinting at an appreciation for research and teaching alongside applied engineering.
11 years of coding experience
Associate's degree, Computer Programming, 3.50/4.00, Associate's degree, Computer Programming, 3.50/4.00 at Piri Reis Üniversitesi
Student, High School/Secondary Certificate Programs, 96.15/100, Student, High School/Secondary Certificate Programs, 96.15/100 at Egebil Okulları
Turkish, İngilizce, German