Meet Merve
About you
My name is Merve Vardar and I am a Food Engineer living in Istanbul. I graduated from Afyon Kocatepe University in 2019. I have experience in both R and D and Quality departments in the food industry. Currently, I work as the Quality and R and D Manager at Ovaleks.
Outside of work, I really enjoy yoga. I also enjoy travelling and camping whenever I have the opportunity.
Why did you join the BRCGS Professional Programme?
As someone working in the field of quality management, I wanted to improve my knowledge of food safety and quality management systems and become part of an internationally recognised professional network.
What value do you personally feel the BRCGS Professional certification brings to you?
The BRCGS Professional certification has given me a broader perspective on food safety and quality management. It has strengthened my professional credibility and motivated me to continue improving myself.
How has the training helped improve operations at your site/company?
The training I received helped me with risk management in production operations at the facility, audit preparation, and establishing a food safety culture.
What did you most enjoy about the training?
What I enjoyed most about the training was the examples shared by the instructors. Additionally, the assignments and tests at the end of the training helped me reinforce my knowledge and understand the topics better.
What are you most looking forward to within the Professional community?
I am looking forward to connecting with other food safety professionals, sharing experiences, and staying informed about developments in the industry.
How do you plan to keep your skills up to date?
I plan to continue improving myself through training courses, webinars, industry events, and continuous learning in the food sector.
What are your career ambitions/aims?
My goal is to continue growing in food safety and quality management, taking on leadership responsibilities, and contributing to stronger food safety cultures within companies.
Become a BRCGS Professional
Join a global community of food safety and quality professionals, build your expertise through BRCGS training, and gain the knowledge and recognition to support businesses in strengthening standards, managing risk and driving continual improvement.