Conscientious Achiever
Great achievements are not attained by impulse. Achievement is the culmination of many feats, experience, education and acquired knowledge that are all brought together.
Erdal Ozkaya, a NSW ATBC member, is a testament to this statement. He has conscientiously studied and passionately worked at his career to enable him to attain some very prestigious awards from Microsoft.
Erdal was born and educated in Germany, however moved to Turkey to complete his University studies to attain his. Bachelor of German Literature. His love of literature and language is apparent by the fact that he can speak four languages: English, Turkish, German and Arabic.
After completing his tertiary education in Turkey, Erdal met his future wife Arzu. Eager to make his mark in the world, Erdal had to confront the fact that his future wife had no desire to move to Germany, so Erdal made the move to Australia. During their courtship Erdal spent many hours on the computer conversing with his future wife, which sparked off his interest in Computers.
Upon arriving in Australia, Erdal immediately enrolled himself into Tertiary courses where he attained his Diploma of Networking Engineering and then his Bachelor of IT support. Erdal completed these courses whilst working in the field of Information Technology.
Erdal has only been in Australia for nine years. He is a co-founder and Senior Microsoft Instructor at CEO IT Training & Solutions Pty Ltd; one of Australia’s Gold certified Microsoft Learning Partners. Erdal travels across Australia teaching IT workshops and has served as Project Manager/Engineer for several large organizations in Australia. China, Philinnines and the USA.
Erdal also actively participates in worldwide events as a technical lead and speaker. He was selected “Best Technical Learning Guide” and “Best Speaker” in Microsoft Technical Education Seminars (Tech Ed) Australia. He specializes in Windows 2003, Active Directory. Windows Client O/S’s. Security/Exchange. Windows 2008/R2, Sharepoint, Windows 7, EC- Council, ISO 27001.
The passion and commitment that Erdal has shown to his work has been recognized by Microsoft. In 2009 and 2010 Erdal Ozkaya was awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award.
Recently, in April 2010, Microsoft went one step further and announced Erdal Ozkaya as the FIRST Microsoft Certified Leaning Consultant in Australia. There are only 16 recipients of this award in the world, with only one recipient in Australia, and that is Erdal Ozkaya.
The ‘Microsoft Learning Consultant certification’ recognizes trainers who have frequent consultations with their customers. Their role is more that of a technology trainer, they are also required to diagnose current and desired business performance and design learning solutions to bridge the gap.
To attain this degree of certification from Microsoft is not an easy feat. The technical instructor must have exceptional technical knowledge and have great communicating skills. They must also be passionate about sharing their deep, real-world knowledge about Microsoft technologies with others.
The ATBC would like to congratulate Erdal for attaining certification as a Microsoft Learning Consultant.
If you would like to benefit from Erdal Ozkaya’s inexhaustible IT knowledge, you may contact him at CEO IT Training & Solutions. Telephone: 1 300 424 446 or by email: eozkaya@ceotraining.com.au
From Australian Turkish Business Council Newsletter and Web site
About ATBC ?
The Australian Turkish Business Council is a not-for-profit business organisation formed 16 years ago by dedicated Turkish Australian Business owners.
Its aim was to bring together the Australian-Turkish commercial enterprises and provide various services for them.
A further aim of the council was to create opportunities for the promotion of our member business owners by way of holding business seminars and advertising on our website. We also have networking opportunities where members can meet each other and develop contacts.
The Australian Turkish Business Council has been a major bridge between Australia and Turkey for the establishment of trade and has been the first point of contact for Turkey’s business interests in Australia.
The ATBC has been the primary host of Turkish trade, government and other dignitaries visiting Australia from Turkey and has a close relationship with the Turkish Embassy and Consular General of Melbourne.
Other than trade and business the ATBC has a strong interest in culture and has been advocating and sponsoring major cultural projects within the community.
It is the first ever Turkish organisation to hold an annual Ramazan Iftar dinner to invite the wider community. This year it will hold the 16th Iftar dinner. This dinner is open to all our members.
The ATBC was also the first business organization to hold a free community annual picnic starting ten years ago, which is sponsored by the Turkish Business Community and served to the Community on the day by the major Turkish Business in Melbourne. Each year we are happy to serve around 700 members of our community.
ATBC has a strong interest in finance, the tax laws and superannuation and runs regular seminars throughout the year free to our members.
Education is another important area of interest for the Council and we have been supporting and mentoring university students to achieve their best.
Australian Turkish Business Council his run by an elected Board of dedicated business owners and professionals who volunteer their time to meet regularly to organize and promote the activities of the Council.
The ATBC prides its self as a professional, dedicated and transparent Council that upholds the values of integrity, equality and diversity within our Australian Turkish Community.
ATBC Board
Promote Trade and Investment
All events and measures undertaken by the ATBC are primarily for the purpose of promoting and enhancing business opportunities within Australia and Turkey.
ATBC promotes Trade and Business Opportunities by:
Providing Business focused information and events for all industries
Promoting Turkish business and awareness to the Australian Government
Hosting functions for our members to meet and explore business opportunities with Consulates, Ministers, Trade Delegates and senior Politicians.
Developing strategic partnerships to tap into the growing business opportunities in Turkey and Australia
Advising our members of Trade Missions
Making our members aware of Trade Grants that are available
With continued strong economic growth in Australia and Turkey, there are many significant opportunities for Australian and Turkish Business persons to create lasting and prosperous commercial partnerships.
Our function is to convey and promote this information to our members.
Enhance Relations
Enhance Australian-Turkish Relations
Australia and Turkey have a unique, collaborative, international bond as both Countries play an important role in global governance. Australia and Turkey are both members of the G20 Industrial nations. Additionally, Australia and Turkey are both partners in the Alliance of Civilizations.
Australia and Turkey have excellent diplomatic relations; both countries work closely together and have and international joint shared vision.
Our reverential pride of our two nation’s global standing has encouraged the ATBC to further enhance and inspire understanding and co-operation between our two countries.
Our Council’s dedicated and specialized function is recognized by governmental sectors. Consequently, we are frequently called upon and invited for friendly introductions and pragmatic discussions with State and Federal government leaders, the Turkish Consulate General, the Turkish Ambassador, visiting Turkish dignitaries and civil societies.
All discussions are aimed at advancing Australian-Turkish relations.
Mentor our Business Members
ATBC supports and mentors our members by providing the latest business information and by sharing valuable, business insights.
Our Council provides information about the economy, trade, business opportunities, rules, regulations and taxation laws to our member by:
Conducting seminars
Organizing free Dinners for our members with renowned Economists
Private and individual Mentoring
Emailing monthly Taxation Updates
Private mentoring or group seminars are designed to instill confidence, business pride and lawful work ethics upon our members.
Our successful and competent members are encouraged to nominate for awards. Our members are advised when nomination and registration application for awards are being offered.
Many of our members have won State and National Business Awards. The ATBC has supported and encouraged their achievements and supported their Award applications.
Our Award winning members have included Ali Fuat Kahveci, Mahmut Bas, Necmi Kul, Erdogan Akbulut, Osman Kuyruk and Ozturk Yildiz.
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