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Zeynep Sila Saglam

Warsaw

Summary

Enthusiastic computer science student with a strong foundation in project management and technical expertise, currently gaining valuable experience at Cisco. Skilled ni bridging communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, with a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and organizing high-impact technical events. Known for strong empathy, emotional intelligence, and adaptability, leading to successful project execution and team collaborations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Cisco
03.2023 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Project Management Intern

Cisco
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided administrative support to the EMEA Project Management Office (PMO), including cost and revenue forecasting, financial dashboard management, and kickoff presentations.
  • Participated actively in relevant trainings or workshops to enhance knowledge about current trends in project management methodologies like Agile or Scrum framework
  • Managed two small fixed-scope projects independently, successfully delivering them within scope and budget.

Community Organizer

Google Developers Group
11.2022 - Current

• Being a organizer of a nonprofit community of over 3,000 members,• Led the organization of annual DevFest, a two-day community event focusing on cutting-edge technical topics.• Spearheaded SheDev, a women's empowerment event in IT, which featured workshops and networking sessions. The event received highly positive feedback from attendees.

Co-Founder and Leader

Google Developers Student Groups
07.2022 - 07.2023

• Organized 20+ events, including hands-on workshops, project-building sessions, and technical talks to foster learning ni various technical domains.

• Being recognized as a collaborator with Google Developers and promotion of the good name of the Polish-Japanese Academy of Computer Technology, as well as Google

• Growing 500+ members in 6 months

• Nominated for "Greatest Community Contribution" at Google IO in Amsterdam for contributions to the developer community.

Education

Bachelor Of Computer Engineering And Science -

Polish-Japanese Academy of Technology
Poland
09.2024

Skills

SQL / T-SQL

Unified Modeling Language (UML)

BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation)

Object-Oriented Programming (Java)

Figma (User Interface Design)

ASPNET

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication / Teamwork

Event Organizing

Analytical Skills

Adaptability

Cross-Cultural Management

Certification

Generative AI Overview for Project Managers

Project Management Institute

Completed: 22 October 2024

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Project Management Institute

Credential ID: 3837134

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Scrum Alliance

Credential ID: 001637969

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Polish
Intermediate (B1)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Accomplishments

Invited Writer for Google Developers EMEA

Google for Developers Medium

Invited by Google for Developers EMEA to contribute as a writer, sharing my personal experience with neurodiversity and how Google communities have embraced it, published on Google’s Medium platform.

Nominee, Greatest Community Contribution Award

Google IO Connect, Amsterdam

Nominated for the prestigious “Greatest Community Contribution Award” for our leadership and contributions as Google Developer Group leads. This nomination recognizes our impact among thousands of GDGs, GDEs, WTMs, and GDSCs across Europe.

Timeline

Project Manager

Cisco
03.2023 - Current

Community Organizer

Google Developers Group
11.2022 - Current

Co-Founder and Leader

Google Developers Student Groups
07.2022 - 07.2023

Project Management Intern

Cisco
03.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor Of Computer Engineering And Science -

Polish-Japanese Academy of Technology
Zeynep Sila Saglam