In 1990, he graduated from Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering. In 1992, he completed the International Management Programme in English at Istanbul University. Between 1992 and 1994, he worked as a sales engineer at Telemecanique. He completed his military service as a reserve officer between 1994- 1995. Between 1995 and 2010, he worked at Schneider Electric in different positions including mid-level management in Sales, Marketing, Services and International Projects departments. Between 2010-2021, he worked as Country Assistant General Manager and Central Asia Sales Director in the Central Asia organisation of Schneider Electric based in Baku, Azerbaijan. He has participated in many training programmes in Turkey and abroad. Most recently, he completed the Inspiring Leaders for Development Programme at Singapore Management University in 2015. Şahin is currently the Sales and Channel Director of the Company and is married with 1 child.