


A BIT ABOUT ME
Highly accomplished senior design engineer, systems engineer and project manager with over 20 years of experience in satellite communications, RF engineering, and aerospace technologies. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing satellite resource systems, and developing end-to-end telecommunication infrastructure. Recognized for driving innovation in satellite payload design and improving operational efficiency through technical leadership. Adept at managing large-scale aerospace projects, from concept to on-orbit operations, ensuring quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
OSTIM Technical University, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Professor and Founding Chairman
2022- 2025
2019- 2022
2016-2019
2012-2016
2011-2012
2006-2011
2005-2006
2001- 2004
2000-2001
1998- 2000
1996-1997
AVANTI SPACE
Head of Satellite Resource Management
SEKIZA (SME-Microwave and Directed Energy Systems)
​Technical Consultant and Manager
TURKSAT
Senior System Engineer & Lead Engineer
The University of Leeds, Institute of Microwave and Photonics
Post-doc. Researcher
TURKSAT
Senior System Engineer & Lead Engineer
TUSAÅž AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES
Research & Design Engineer
Syracuse University, Electrical Engineering Department
Graduate, Research, Teaching Assistant
Herley-MDI (Microwave Components)
​Senior Engineer
Syracuse University, Electrical Engineering Department
Graduate, Research, Teaching Assistant
Aselsan, Microwave and System Technologies Division (Defence)
Research and Design Engineer
MEET THE TEAM

Chief Technology Officer
Hakan Karakaya
Chief Operating Officer and Electrical-Electronics Engineer with extensive experience in the satellite industry. Expertise in satellite systems, RF engineering, and mission operations. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize satellite infrastructure, and manage complex aerospace projects from design to deployment

Chief Operation Officer
Ian McCann
Experienced Senior Design Engineer, Systems Engineer, and Project Manager with 20+ years in satellite communications, RF engineering, and aerospace technologies. Expertise in satellite payload design, telecom infrastructure, and large-scale aerospace project management.