Background
Oktay, Erdal was born on March 24, 1961 in Antalya, Turkey. Son of Ziya and Hatice Oktay.
Mechanical and aeronautical engineer
Oktay, Erdal was born on March 24, 1961 in Antalya, Turkey. Son of Ziya and Hatice Oktay.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Istanbul Technology University, Turkey, 1982. Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Middle East Technology University, Ankara, Turkey, 1991.
Research assistant Middle East Technology University, 1985-1987, instructor, 1987-1991. Research associate National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, 1991-1992. Consultant Roketsan AS, Ankara, 1989-1991, design engineer, 1992-1997, chief engineer, 1997—2002, manager, 2002—2003.
General manager Event-driven architecture Engineering Design and Analysis Ltd., since 2003.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Chambers Mechanical Engineers (Turkey), Middle East Technology University Alumni Association.
Married Fatma Balioglu, July 4, 1992. 1 child, Eda.