Albert Gabay — Electronic Engineer & General Manager RFID Systems • Healthcare Technology • International Sales • Project Management
14 years experience 25+ hospital projects

Albert Gabay

Electronic Engineer with 14 years of experience in company management, distribution management, international sales, product development for customer needs, multi-system device integration, and project management.

He has managed sales, R&D, and technical departments across hardware and software product portfolios, contributing to state hospital and private hospital projects in Turkey, RFID and RTLS solutions, security systems, nurse call systems, and international solution partnerships.

Electronic Engineering RFID / RTLS Systems Healthcare Technology System Integration Project Management International Sales Product Development Distribution Management Hospital Systems Security Systems Nurse Call Systems

Professional Experience

General Manager

Sigmatron Bilişim ve Teknoloji Ürünleri A.Ş. — Istanbul
Mar 2018 – Present
  • Managed the company’s hardware and software product portfolio across sales, R&D, and technical departments.
  • Contributed to sales, system installation, and delivery of 5 Ministry of Health state hospitals and more than 20 private hospital projects in Turkey.
  • Helped the company become a solution partner for international company branches in Turkey in software and hardware fields.
  • As RFID system supplier of Siemens Turkey, supported the Active RFID Baby Abduction System project for a 3,500-bed Ministry of Health hospital in Ankara.
  • Coordinated product supply, assembly, and commissioning processes with relevant teams.
  • Received the Global Partner Award from Siemens Turkey for project success.
  • Supported global sales to countries including Portugal, Austria, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Georgia.
  • Attended international Medica and Arab Health fairs to maintain market presence and develop future customer relationships.

Product Group Manager

Sigmamed RFID Systems — Istanbul
Jan 2012 – Mar 2018
  • Managed company sales and engineering department activities.
  • Developed customer-specific solutions using Active / Passive RFID, RTLS solutions, and other security systems.
  • Collaborated with RFID reader and tag manufacturers in different countries.
  • Guided customers in adopting new technologies and project-specific solutions.
  • Integrated RFID and security solutions on a single platform with other systems.
  • Built experience in health, mobilization, RTLS, and safety systems.

Product Sales Manager

Rauland Nurse Call Systems — Istanbul
May 2009 – Dec 2011
  • Managed sales of Rauland Nurse Call product line in the Turkish market.
  • Completed sales for a total of 10 projects.
  • Received a Sales Excellence Certificate from Rauland USA.

Project Management / Sales

Simeks Tıbbi Sistemler — Istanbul
May 2007 – May 2009
  • Project manager for Swisslog Pneumatic Systems for hospitals.
  • Completed a total of 50 hospital projects.
  • Managed 20 technical operators.
  • Served as Project Sales Manager for Maquet Group.
  • Sold over 100 ventilators and OR devices.

Education

Electronic Engineer

Işık University — Istanbul, Turkey
Sep 2000 – Jun 2005

Business Administration

Bahçeşehir University — Istanbul, Turkey
Sep 2006 – Sep 2008

American Business

SDSU — San Diego, USA
Aug 2005 – Jan 2006

Certificates & Training

  • GFN Zertifikat
  • Microsoft Software and Database Expertise Certificate
  • Private Certificate Program in Simeks Tıbbi Sistemler
  • Practical Communication Skills for Sales Presentations
  • Python Software and Database Certificate — ARI Bilgi
  • .NET, C# and Mobile Programming — Wissen Academy Certificate

Computer Skills

  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook — Excellent
  • AutoCAD — Good
  • Coohom Design Software — Good
  • Python Programming
  • .NET, C# and Mobile Programming

Internships

  • Pronet Securitas — Istanbul, Project Engineer
  • Panasonic Tekofaks — Service Engineer
  • Clear Channel — San Diego, IT Department Engineer

Languages & Interests

  • English — Very Good
  • Turkish — Advanced
  • Interior Designing with Coohom
  • Sailing, LEGO building, modelling, snowboarding, motorcycle riding, travelling, and DJing
  • Club memberships: Fenerbahçe SK, MyClub Social Club, VW Beetle Club Turkey