Bahar Ozturk

Intelligent Telecommunications Infrastructure: Integrating 5G, DAS, and Shared Networks

Abstract:

The rapid deployment of 5G and the growing demand for seamless connectivity are reshaping the way modern communication infrastructure is planned and managed. Delivering reliable coverage in airports, metro systems, hospitals, industrial facilities, and other large public venues requires more than network deployment—it requires an integrated approach to planning, investment, implementation, and long-term optimization. This presentation introduces a practical framework for intelligent telecommunications infrastructure that combines 5G-ready in-building systems, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), shared infrastructure models, and continuous network performance management. The session will also discuss how coordinated planning, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic investment can improve network quality, increase infrastructure efficiency, and support the expansion of next-generation digital services.

Profile:

Bahar Ozturk is a telecommunications engineer with 18 years of experience in mobile network infrastructure, radio access networks, in-building DAS solutions, and large-scale public infrastructure projects. During her career at Turkcell, she planned and managed more than 250 in-building communication projects and led nationwide programs involving shared infrastructure, 5G deployment, and network investment management. Her professional experience includes network planning and optimization, CAPEX management, stakeholder coordination, vendor management, and AI-supported data analytics for next-generation communication networks.