Eli's sound career started at an independent radio station in Istanbul, working on numerous radio shows and radio documentaries in partnership with teams from France, Sweden, Germany, and Iran. In the last two decades, he has collaborated on 150+ films, commercials, animation shows, video games, a few music productions and a theatre play. He has received 11 awards and 6 nominations across three continents.
Eli holds a Diploma in Sound Engineering from SAE Sound Engineering School and a Master's Degree in Sound Technologies from Bahcesehir University. In 2019, he completed a diploma in Digital Music Production in Vancouver at Langara College, adding music production to his professional quiver.
Besides his sound experience, he has been part of grassroots organizations and human rights advocacy groups. He is co-founder of the Avlaremoz platform, which combats anti-Semitism and discrimination against minority groups in Türkiye. Many of his articles have been published on various media platforms. He is a member of Motion Picture Editors and has been volunteering with the VPA as a Board of Directors, co-chairing the EDI Committee there and donating his time to mentor the new talents in town.