Melih Kirkgoz

Melih KIRKGOZ is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the cybersecurity industry, currently serving as the Director of Solutions Architecture at Fortinet since January 2008. In this pivotal role, Melih is responsible for driving business growth in the International Emerging Region by customizing innovative technology solutions for diverse sectors. Previous positions at Fortinet include Regional Director of Systems Engineering, where Melih led systems engineering teams across Turkey, Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and CIS countries, and Senior Manager of Systems Engineering, recognized for contributions to Fortinet's core product innovations. Melih's career began at Koc.net as a Security Engineer, specializing in network, application, and information security. Educational qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from Marmara University.