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WHY OKTA?

OKTA’s agile reporting capability and systematic processes allow its team to produce superior, effective and efficient results while working on competitive projects. OKTA provides a boutique-style service approach using cutting-edge engineering and user-friendly practices, strong infrastructure and a very experienced team. OKTA makes a difference by applying world-class working methods that are deeply needed across the construction industry.

OKTA accepts customer-centricity and ethical business management as a principle. It offers innovative solutions to its customers and also to other construction professionals with transparent and holistic processes. While being passionately attached to every project it works on, it adopts keeping its employees, customers, community and environment safe and well through its ‘Safety Action’ behavior as its most basic responsibility. OKTA’s workforce have world-class experience at globally-renowned construction and engineering firms.

TEAM

Oguzhan (Oz) Karadurmus

Founder

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Founder, Oguzhan (Oz) Karadurmus has attained a strong heritage in cost and project management, with experiences in the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and the UK. He started his career in 2011 and worked with ENR Top 10 listed construction companies such as Bechtel Cooperation. Oguzhan played a significant role in delivering international construction projects such as Muscat International Airport (650,000 m²), Kazakhstan History Museum (174,000 m²), OKO Towers (300,000 m²), and London City Airport (24,000 m²). He holds a BSC in Civil Engineering.

Guven Ezer

Project Director

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Project Director, Guven holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering, bringing more than 45 years of international experience to his profession. Over the course of his career, he has overseen and delivered numerous major, high-profile construction projects across Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Germany. His expertise is founded on strong technical proficiency, a diverse global project portfolio, and a commitment to advancing scientific and technological innovation in the industry. With over five years of experience working in the UK, Guven’s extensive knowledge and background have become one of the company’s most valuable assets.

Tugba Kilinc

Design Coordinator & QC Manager

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Tugba is a Design Coordinator & QC Manager with over 10 years of experience in architecture, design coordination, and project delivery across corporate, healthcare, and retail sectors. She has successfully led multidisciplinary teams and managed projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with design standards, quality requirements, and client expectations. Her expertise includes Design & Build, fit-out, refurbishment, and quality management, with a strong focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Tugba is committed to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions while maintaining efficiency, technical excellence, and attention to detail throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.

Mustafa Baris Akdogan

Project Manager

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Project Director, Baris is a seasoned architect with broad international experience, including major projects like the Riyadh Metro and Muscat International Airport. He has been based in the UK since 2020 and joined OKTA at the end of 2022, where he has since delivered three high-end luxury projects with OKTA. His expertise spans construction management, project management, and high-quality fit-out finishes.

Charlotte Mayra Valavanides

Quantity Surveyor

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Mayra is a Quantity Surveyor with experience across a range of construction projects, including hospitality, residential, commercial and fit-out schemes. She is involved in procurement, valuations, cost reporting, variations and subcontractor management, supporting projects from early stages through to completion.

Mayra takes a practical and detail focused approach, working closely with site teams, subcontractors and clients to help deliver projects efficiently and commercially.

Taylan Takmaz

Site Manager

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Site Manager, Taylan Takmaz holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and an MSc in Project Management. Since beginning his career in 2011, he has contributed to the successful delivery of a wide range of residential, commercial, façade, and high-end fit-out projects.

Since relocating to the UK in 2021, Taylan has worked on several prestigious multi-million-pound developments, including Whiteley Redevelopment, Park Modern Hyde Park, and Hammersmith Civic Campus. His experience includes construction management, programme coordination, subcontractor management, quality control, and health and safety, with a strong focus on delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Uğur Parlak

Site Manager

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Project Manager, Ugur holds a BArch (Hons) in Architecture and specialises in the project management and multidisciplinary coordination of high-value refurbishment and fit-out projects. Throughout his career, he has been involved in the design, construction, and successful delivery of projects with values exceeding £10 million.

Some of the projects he has contributed to include the award-winning Four Seasons Life, Royal Sun, and Riverside developments in Cyprus, as well as the Grade II Listed 2 Chesham Hotel, Grade II Listed Stuart House, 64 Redcliffe Gardens, 22 Victoria Road, and a number of high-end residential refurbishment projects across London.

Ugur joined OKTA Construction in 2026, where he continues to deliver complex projects through strong technical coordination, effective project management, and a collaborative approach.

Ebru Erdogan

Accountant

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With over 10 years of experience in accounting, She has developed a strong background in managing financial records, maintaining accurate accounts, and supporting the day-to-day financial operations of businesses. Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail.

She brings a professional approach, strong organisational skills, and a collaborative mindset to her work, contributing effectively to the success of projects and teams

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