Buğra Kezan

About

I design and build systems to create experiences.
I make tools by hand and in code, for myself and for others.
I bring together whatever technology it takes to build a sensory environment.
Below: a life on fast-forward, selected projects, and some credentials at the bottom.

  • Pro AVL-C
  • Music Technology
  • Acoustics
  • Electroacoustics
  • Spatial Audio
  • DSP
  • Software Development
  • Electronics & Embedded Systems
  • UX/UI
  • CRM, ERP & BPM Architecture
  • Team Leadership
  • Music
  • Craft
  • Research & Development
  • Education

Life

  1. 1988Born in Karşıyaka, İzmir.
  2. 1996Curious after playing with a laser pointer, I tried to read the optics chapter of a high school physics book. It was beautiful.
  3. 1997Recorder, and attempts at the theme of the TV series Süper Baba.
  4. 1999The onion DNA extraction experiment in Bilim Çocuk magazine, followed by the decision to become a genetic engineer.
  5. 2000Met political theory. No, not too early.
  6. 2001I asked for a clarinet, a guitar arrived.
  7. 2002Started at İzmir Atatürk High School, genetic engineering dreams continue.
  8. 2005Guitar sessions in front of a metronome, some of them 13 hours long.
  9. 2006Biology drifts away, pushed by music and the thought that "there are no scientists, only company employees". Wave physics brings other curiosities.My first stage with the cover band Distopya, my first Guns N' Roses and Scorpions solos, İAL May Festival.Graduated from İzmir Atatürk High School: the biggest farewell to my friends.My first home studio gear, paid for with day wages from road marking work for the Highways.
  10. 2007My first extreme metal stage, Gore Grind. Oh my god.Live and composing guitarist of Human Harvest, brutal death metal, Rock-A Festival.Composing guitarist of Diabolical, black metal.
  11. 2008The last BarışaRock festival, a Human Harvest set, and missing my university entrance exams.
  12. 2009My last concert as a musician. Started at Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Music Technology.
  13. 2010-2013Assorted home studio work.
  14. 2011Venue sound engineer, DJ, lighting operator... the 19:00 to 05:00 life...Met room acoustics. Hooked, excited...
  15. 2012My first Irish tin whistle...My Excel file formulas.xlsx came to life with its first tab.Hüsnü Şenlendirici concert in Uşak: FOH, monitor and live recording engineer.
  16. 2013Using loopholes on some foreign universities' websites to reach their lecture notes. Even more hooked, even more excited.Graduation, top of the class certificates, goodbyes...Called to a job in Istanbul, moved for good. From here on, some of the work is in the portfolio.
  17. 2014Fired by acoustics, hired by electroacoustics.Met VBA. Excellior is rising.Realising I could not spend my life on copy and paste, I paid out of my own pocket for a serious Excel formula and made my first CRM attempt: writing quotations became five times faster. The first time I stuck my nose into nontechnical operations.
  18. 2015Met beam shaping, and we got along...Started playing with open architecture DSP ecosystems.A saxophone, bought on impulse...
  19. 2016Foundations of the home workshop: wood and a lathe...Arduino and electronic components, circuit design, MCU programming. Meeting Arduino's C++ based language and getting along.
  20. 2017"SalesAide", our first CRM: quick and hybrid, built with VBA and Excel. It brought a real gain in presales efficiency.
  21. 2018My first L-Acoustics certificate.Business process management (BPM) system administration, eFlow.
  22. 2019Managing the CRM and ERP digitalisation of the company I work for.A metal upgrade in the home workshop: a metal lathe...
  23. 2020-2021"Aide", our own CRM and ERP software for operations, sales and after sales: its design, architecture, analysis and making... An application on .NET MVC covering every department. The deepest I have stuck my nose into nontechnical processes.
  24. 2021Control freak work with Lua integration in open architecture software, Q-SYS and Symetrix...A clarinet, bought on impulse.
  25. 2022My first toys talking over RF. Siri → Shortcuts → Python → TCP/IP: poor man's automation...
  26. 2024AES, ASR Conference, Le Mans, France.AES, Acoustics & Sound Reinforcement Technical Committee.L-Acoustics Authorised Training Center, Trainer.
  27. 2025ASA, Musical Acoustics Technical Committee and Architectural Acoustics Technical Committee.L-Acoustics Authorised Calibration Center, Calibration Engineer.AES Europe 2025 Convention, Warsaw, Poland.Testing the limits of ESP32 and Raspberry Pi toys...
  28. 2026Istanbul Audio Educators Conference.

Portfolio

All work

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  1. 2026London TimeWalk Immersive Experience MuseumLondon, UK9 sources, 6 on the work
  2. 2026Antalya Open-Air TheatreAntalya2 sources, 2 on the work
    Image: Instagram – @argossoundlight (ARGOS)1 / 2

    2026Culture and showsAntalya

    Antalya Open-Air Theatre

    L-Acoustics System Calibration Engineer

    Coverage optimisation and L-Acoustics system calibration of the sound system for the open-air concert stage.

    Press and sources2

    About this work · 2

  3. 2026Akra Didim Resort & SPA Hotel Jazz ClubDidim, Aydın0 sources, 0 on the work
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    2026Hotels and venuesDidim, Aydın

    Akra Didim Resort & SPA Hotel Jazz Club

    Sound System Calibration Engineer

    Fine tuning and calibration of the live jazz club sound system.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  4. 2026Rönesans Holding Headquarters General Assembly HallIstanbul0 sources, 0 on the work

    2026Corporate and conferenceIstanbul

    Rönesans Holding Headquarters General Assembly Hall

    AV Integration Engineer

    General assembly meeting hall, video conferencing systems and automation.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  5. 2025Eczacıbaşı Sports Club Volleyball ArenaIstanbul6 sources, 2 on the work
  6. 2025Komünite KadıköyIstanbul0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: LinkedIn (habitat.istanbul)1 / 2

    2025Hotels and venuesIstanbul

    Komünite Kadıköy

    System Designer and Project Manager, Electroacoustic System Calibration Engineer

    Design of the zone-based sound distribution infrastructure for a multipurpose co-working and cultural space.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  7. 2024Abdi İpekçi Sports Complex (AISK) Basketball ArenaIstanbul3 sources, 3 on the work
  8. 2024Presidential Symphony Orchestra (CSO)Ankara3 sources, 3 on the work
    Image: ArchDaily

    2024Culture and showsAnkara

    Presidential Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

    Electroacoustic Engineer, Project Manager, L-Acoustics System Calibration Engineer

    Fine tuning of the electroacoustic reinforcement systems in the symphony hall and calibration to L-Acoustics ACC standards.

    Press and sources3

    About this work · 3

  9. 2024Astana Congress CentreAstana, Kazakhstan2 sources, 1 on the work
    Image: WEproject

    2024Corporate and conferenceAstana, Kazakhstan

    Astana Congress Centre

    Electroacoustic System Design

    Electroacoustic system design for the multipurpose main hall.

    Press and sources2

    About this work · 1

    About the venue · 1

  10. 2024Bazian Power PlantSulaymaniyah, Iraq0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: John Cockerill

    2024Infrastructure and industrySulaymaniyah, Iraq

    Bazian Power Plant

    Electroacoustic System Design Engineer

    Emergency announcement and voice evacuation (PA/VA) system design and electroacoustic design for an industrial facility.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  11. 2023Ephesus Digital Experience MuseumIzmir9 sources, 7 on the work
  12. 2023Maiden's Tower City Light and Sound ShowIstanbul9 sources, 9 on the work
  13. 2022Casino Additional SystemsParamaribo, Suriname0 sources, 0 on the work

    2022Hotels and venuesParamaribo, Suriname

    Casino Additional Systems

    AV System Design and Programming

    Design of additional AV systems for gaming and entertainment areas, matrix routing and DSP programming.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  14. 2022Frankie IstanbulIstanbul0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: We-Heart1 / 2

    2022Hotels and venuesIstanbul

    Frankie Istanbul

    Sound System Calibration

    Sound system calibration and optimisation for the restaurant and live performance area.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  15. 2022Ziraat TowersIstanbul0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: Hürriyet1 / 4

    2022Corporate and conferenceIstanbul

    Ziraat Towers

    Electroacoustic Engineer

    Electroacoustic modelling, simulation and system design consultancy for auditorium and corporate spaces.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  16. 2021Nobu Restaurant IstanbulIstanbul4 sources, 0 on the work
  17. 2021Hope Alkazar Art and Movement CentreIstanbul1 source, 0 on the work
    Image: Cumhuriyet1 / 2

    2021Culture and showsIstanbul

    Hope Alkazar Art and Movement Centre

    System Engineer, Sound System Calibration

    Audiovisual systems engineering and audio calibration for interactive digital stage and performance areas.

    Press and sources1

    About the venue · 1

  18. 2020MESS MEXT Digital FactoryIstanbul0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: Habertürk

    2020Corporate and conferenceIstanbul

    MESS MEXT Digital Factory

    Audio Specialist

    General sound reinforcement for the technology centre and sound systems engineering for the experience area.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  19. 2020The Peninsula Hotels IstanbulIstanbul0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: Hotel Designs

    2020Hotels and venuesIstanbul

    The Peninsula Hotels Istanbul

    AV System Engineer

    Professional AV infrastructure engineering and professional AV systems consultancy across the hotel property.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  20. 2019Nest Congress CentreAntalya2 sources, 1 on the work
    Image: TTGmice

    2019Corporate and conferenceAntalya

    Nest Congress Centre

    System Designer

    Electroacoustic and AV infrastructure design for large-scale main hall and meeting spaces.

    Press and sources2

    About this work · 1

    About the venue · 1

  21. 2019Bilal Saygılı MosqueIzmir0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: Vikipedi

    2019WorshipIzmir

    Bilal Saygılı Mosque

    Electroacoustic Designer and Site Manager

    Electroacoustic modelling, column loudspeaker placement and on-site commissioning for the place of worship.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  22. 2018Istanbul Medipol UniversityIstanbul0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi

    2018Corporate and conferenceIstanbul

    Istanbul Medipol University

    AV Systems Engineering

    Design, integration and programming of conference hall AV systems and the live surgery broadcast and communication infrastructure between operating theatres.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  23. 2017Hazine Bar BodrumBodrum3 sources, 0 on the work
  24. 2017Bi Alt Kat YalıkavakBodrum2 sources, 0 on the work

    2017Hotels and venuesBodrum

    Bi Alt Kat Yalıkavak

    Sound System Design and Calibration

    Sound system installation and calibration for the performance area.

    Press and sources2

    About the venue · 2

  25. 2017Capricorn Restaurant OrtaköyIstanbul2 sources, 0 on the work

    2017Hotels and venuesIstanbul

    Capricorn Restaurant Ortaköy

    Sound System Design and Implementation

    Zone-based sound system design and commissioning for the restaurant space.

    Press and sources2

    About the venue · 2

  26. 2017X-Beach YalıkavakBodrum2 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: Sabah

    2017Hotels and venuesBodrum

    X-Beach Yalıkavak

    Sound System Design and Calibration

    Sound system design and calibration for the open-air event area.

    Press and sources2

    About the venue · 2

  27. 2017Ortaköy Surp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Church of the Virgin MaryIstanbul1 source, 1 on the work
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    2017WorshipIstanbul

    Ortaköy Surp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Church of the Virgin Mary

    Electroacoustic Project Manager and System Engineer

    Sound system renovation of the historic building, based on a measured survey and acoustic map, using microphones concealed in the architecture and column array loudspeakers.

    Press and sources1

    About this work · 1

  28. 2017British American Tobacco (BAT) FactoryIzmir0 sources, 0 on the work

    2017Infrastructure and industryIzmir

    British American Tobacco (BAT) Factory

    Electroacoustic System Designer and Calibration Engineer

    Electroacoustic planning and sound system infrastructure engineering across the production facility.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  29. 2017Emaar Square Galeries LafayetteIstanbul0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: YOO Interior

    2017Hotels and venuesIstanbul

    Emaar Square Galeries Lafayette

    Sound System Engineer

    Multi-zone audio distribution calibration and DSP automation across a multi-storey store.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  30. 2017Kayseri Chamber of CommerceKayseri0 sources, 0 on the work

    2017Corporate and conferenceKayseri

    Kayseri Chamber of Commerce

    AV and Electroacoustic Project Engineer

    Design and programming of audio, video and conference automation systems for conference and council halls.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  31. 2017P&G Türkiye HeadquartersIstanbul0 sources, 0 on the work

    2017Corporate and conferenceIstanbul

    P&G Türkiye Headquarters

    Pro AVL Design and Management

    Design of professional audio, video and lighting systems for the head office meeting and common areas.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  32. 2017Radisson Blu Hotel DiyarbakırDiyarbakır0 sources, 0 on the work

    2017Hotels and venuesDiyarbakır

    Radisson Blu Hotel Diyarbakır

    AV System Engineer

    Professional AV infrastructure design for conference rooms, ballrooms and common areas.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  33. 2016Eurasia TunnelIstanbul6 sources, 1 on the work
  34. 2016Bodrum Soprano'sBodrum2 sources, 0 on the work

    2016Hotels and venuesBodrum

    Bodrum Soprano's

    Sound System Design and Calibration

    Sound system design and calibration for the performance area.

    Press and sources2

    About the venue · 2

  35. 2016Polat Hotel YeşilköyIstanbul2 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: Time Out Istanbul

    2016Hotels and venuesIstanbul

    Polat Hotel Yeşilköy

    System Design Engineer

    Renewal of the professional AV infrastructure in the ballroom and meeting rooms.

    Press and sources2

    About the venue · 2

  36. 2016Beştepe Presidential Complex Conference HallsAnkara0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: Installation International1 / 4

    2016Corporate and conferenceAnkara

    Beştepe Presidential Complex Conference Halls

    AV System Engineer

    Integrated audio, conferencing and video infrastructure engineering for private meeting and conference halls.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  37. 2015Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque (Diyanet Mosque)Ankara0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: Wikipedia

    2015WorshipAnkara

    Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque (Diyanet Mosque)

    Electroacoustic Engineer

    Electroacoustic modelling and system calibration using beam-shaping loudspeaker technologies.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  38. 2015Turkcell HeadquartersIstanbul0 sources, 0 on the work

    2015Corporate and conferenceIstanbul

    Turkcell Headquarters

    System Engineer

    Integrated AV systems design and implementation for conference rooms, auditoriums and training rooms.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  39. 2014Abdülhamid bin Badis MosqueOran, Algeria2 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: Algerie3601 / 2

    2014WorshipOran, Algeria

    Abdülhamid bin Badis Mosque

    Electroacoustic System Designer

    Electroacoustic system modelling and design for the main hall of the place of worship.

    Press and sources2

    About the venue · 2

  40. 2014Gloria Sports ArenaAntalya2 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: Infobae (Around the Rings)1 / 2

    2014SportAntalya

    Gloria Sports Arena

    AV System Design Project Engineer

    Design of integrated professional audio and video systems for a sports complex.

    Press and sources2

    About the venue · 2

  41. 2014Beştepe Millet Mosque, Presidential ComplexAnkara0 sources, 0 on the work

    2014WorshipAnkara

    Beştepe Millet Mosque, Presidential Complex

    Electroacoustic Engineer

    Modelling, programming and commissioning of beam-shaping column loudspeaker systems for speech intelligibility (STI) in a place of worship with a high ceiling and long reverberation.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  42. 2014Mandarin Oriental Hotel BodrumBodrum0 sources, 0 on the work
    Image: HOTELS Magazine1 / 3

    2014Hotels and venuesBodrum

    Mandarin Oriental Hotel Bodrum

    Audio Specialist

    Specialist expertise for professional background and event sound systems across the property.

    Press and sources0

    No sources found for this project yet.

  43. 2013Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Turkish Dubbing ProjectOyunÇeviri3 sources, 3 on the work

    2013Studio and live soundOyunÇeviri

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Turkish Dubbing Project

    Sound Engineering Consultancy

    Sound engineering consultancy on a Turkish dubbing and localisation project.

    Press and sources3

    About this work · 3

  44. 2013Kenan Doğulu Composing Studio KanlıcaIstanbul2 sources, 0 on the work

    2013Studio and live soundIstanbul

    Kenan Doğulu Composing Studio Kanlıca

    Studio Setup and Acoustic Implementation

    Acoustic solutions for the composing studio and supervision of site implementation.

    Press and sources2

    About the venue · 2

  45. 2013Haluk Kurosman Music Production StudioIstanbul1 source, 0 on the work

    2013Studio and live soundIstanbul

    Haluk Kurosman Music Production Studio

    Room and Building Acoustics Design, Site Operations Manager

    Room and building acoustics design of the studio, with installation of the monitoring systems and site operation.

    Press and sources1

    About the venue · 1

  46. 2006–14Live Sound Engineering1 source, 1 on the work

    2006–2014Studio and live sound

    Live Sound Engineering

    Tonmeister and FOH Engineer

    Mixing, FOH tonmeister work and sound system commissioning at live music performances and events.

    Press and sources1

    About this work · 1

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