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Nihat Kurkcu is the Vice President of Global Manufacturing Operations at Applied Materials, where they manage all aspects of manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and operational excellence, Nihat has held key leadership roles at companies such as GE Aviation and Nortel Netas. They are a Master Black Belt in Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma certified professional, known for their strategic approach to achieving business objectives and enhancing customer satisfaction. Nihat holds a degree in Materials Science from Middle East Technical University and has a strong academic background in mathematics.