Leyla Ozdemir
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic planning and project management. Proven ability to mentor teams, driving high performance and resilience. Skilled in fostering collaboration and enhancing communication to achieve successful outcomes. Aiming to leverage extensive experience to lead innovative projects and support organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HV Cable Senior Electrical Engineer
ESB
Dublin
04.2024 - Current
- Led all HV cable PreCA work, ensuring timely project assignments and decision-making.
- Fostered effective collaboration among project development, PreCA, and HV cable teams.
- Delivered complex projects as electrical lead, early engagement with EirGrid.
- Mentored graduate engineers through weekly meetings, guiding them to achieve project KPIs.
- Conducted workshops to facilitate knowledge sharing and accelerate learning for PreCA processes.
HV Cable Design Engineer
ESB
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Coordinated design teams to ensure effective project progression as Design Project Manager.
- Documented clear communications with stakeholders to maintain transparency.
- Monitored each designer's progress to ensure projects met key performance indicators.
- Contributed as HV cable designer from project inception to completion.
- Ensured compliance with specifications and ESB standards for all cable designs.
- Developed non-standard electrical designs when necessary and secured approvals.
- Shadowing PSDP processes to guarantee safe project designs and collaboration among designers.
Electrical and Electronics Engineer
Kara Holding/Selcuk Yarn
Gaziantep
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Formulated and implemented effective production strategies for cogeneration power plant management.
- Determined net profit and unit costs to enhance financial performance.
- Delivered pre-service routine maintenance for all machinery across the facility.
- Facilitated customer communication regarding electricity delivery issues and service provision.
- Conducted testing of transformers, motors, generators, and various electronic devices.
- Constructed and submitted daily, weekly, and monthly reports to executive management.
Project and Planning Engineer
Sayarlar Groups Machine
Gaziantep
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed daily labour distribution in line with project schedules.
- Delivered weekly and daily reports to AVIC, a contractor in China.
- Conducted daily inspections of employee responsibilities to demonstrate leadership.
- Oversaw performance of 20 to 30 employees while ensuring compliance with objectives.
Engineering long term Intern
Diler Holding/Atlas Energy
Hatay
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Concluded long-term internship at thermal power plant, gaining extensive knowledge of operational procedures.
Familiarised with GIS system and conducted maintenance, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Implemented control systems for effective isolation of machinery, including switching and transformers.
Applied fault detection methods promptly during operational issues.
Acquired practical experience in operating and calibrating measuring instruments in control systems.
Engineering Intern
Coskun Mühendislik LTD
Gaziantep
08.2015 - 09.2015
- Identified necessary materials through analysis of electrical projects.
Executed cost analysis and managed tendering processes across various projects.
Engineering Intern
Sanko Holding/Sanko Textile
Gaziantep
08.2014 - 09.2014
- Developed understanding of essential functions of electrical devices such as generators, inverters, and motors.
Performed analysis on maintenance procedures for electrical equipment.
Education
Master of Science - Management
Technological University of Dublin
Dublin 09.2021 - 10.2024
BSc - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Gaziantep University
Gaziantep 01.2011 - 01.2016
High School Diploma - Math and Science
HMK Anatolian High School
Kilis 01.2006 - 07.2010
Skills
- Communication skills
- Mentoring and coaching
- Leadership abilities
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Pressure resilience
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Native
References
References available upon request
Accomplishments
- IEEE Published Author: Published an IEEE paper based on my Master’s dissertation on sequence impedance of HV cables, improving industry awareness and enabling more accurate protection settings to support reliable and sustainable HV cable operation.
- Industry Leadership: Active member of the CIGRE Sustainability Working Group, contributing to collaborative industry efforts on sustainable power systems.
- Leadership Recognition: Finalist – Trailblazer Future Leader Award (2025).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HV Cable Senior Electrical Engineer
ESB
04.2024 - Current
HV Cable Design Engineer
ESB
03.2022 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Management
Technological University of Dublin
09.2021 - 10.2024
Electrical and Electronics Engineer
Kara Holding/Selcuk Yarn
05.2018 - 09.2019
Project and Planning Engineer
Sayarlar Groups Machine
11.2017 - 02.2018
Engineering long term Intern
Diler Holding/Atlas Energy
02.2016 - 05.2016
Engineering Intern
Coskun Mühendislik LTD
08.2015 - 09.2015
Engineering Intern
Sanko Holding/Sanko Textile
08.2014 - 09.2014
BSc - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Gaziantep University
01.2011 - 01.2016
High School Diploma - Math and Science
HMK Anatolian High School
01.2006 - 07.2010