Cem Karaca

Cem Karaca is an accomplished professional with a Master's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, known for his expertise in areas like PCI-DSS, cybersecurity, and managed services. His background includes a career as a former C/C++ programmer and a strong interest in IoT. In 2002, he completed a thesis on Video on Demand Systems and designed Reliable UDP for enhanced video transfers, leading to publications in IEEE proceedings. Cem Karaca founded VeriTeknik data center in 2004, specializing in services such as high availability, load balancing, and PCI-DSS infrastructure. He is currently the Co-Founder & C.I.O. at OnLayer A.Ş., a rating company analyzing banks' VPOS merchants. Additionally, his startup PCI Checklist secured 1.2M Turkish Liras in seed funding from venture capitalists.

Cem Karaca's educational background includes studying both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University. Throughout his career, he has held various roles in notable organizations, such as Co-Founder at PCI Checklist, Founder & C.E.O. at VeriTeknik B.V., and Distributor at Ultra CIS. Besides, he has extensive experience as a C.E.O. at different VeriTeknik subsidiaries, emphasizing his leadership and entrepreneurial skills in the technology and cybersecurity sectors.