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DEMET AKMAN

Product Owner
Izmir

Summary

Product Owner/Manager experienced in building and scaling mobile apps from zero to thousands of users. Skilled at turning insights into strategy, delivering user-focused features, and aligning teams around clear product goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Product Owner

Assistant App
09.2024 - Current
  • Led the end-to-end product strategy and execution for a faith-based mobile app, with a strong focus on user retention and monetization.
  • Designed and launched dynamic product features that drove measurable improvements in subscription conversion and long-term retention.
  • Collaborated with design, development, and growth teams to deliver high-impact features aligned with user feedback and behavioral analytics.
  • Established scalable product analytics using Firebase and Metabase, enabling data-driven iteration and faster decision-making across the team.
  • Owned and maintained the product roadmap, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility in bi-weekly sprint planning and release cycles.

Project/Product Manager

Nitrogen Games
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Led the full lifecycle of mobile game development projects, from concept validation to global launch, ensuring alignment with player expectations and business objectives.
  • Defined product vision and feature scope in collaboration with stakeholders, balancing creative direction with technical constraints and market trends.
  • Managed timelines, resources, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.
  • Conducted competitive research and user behavior analysis to inform product decisions and content strategy.
  • Translated product requirements into clear documentation and worked closely with developers and designers to ensure accurate implementation.
  • Coordinated with publishing partners on go-to-market strategy, app store optimization, and post-launch performance evaluation.
  • Played a key role in shaping product direction and prioritizing features based on qualitative feedback and evolving business goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Turkey
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Product Strategy & Roadmapping

  • Feature Prioritization (MoSCoW, RICE)

  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

  • Stakeholder Communication

  • A/B Testing & Experimentation

  • Data Analysis (Firebase, Metabase, GA)

  • Project Planning & Execution

  • App Store Optimization (ASO)

  • Agile Methodologies

  • Customerio & Push Notification Systems

  • JIRA, Click Up, Trello, Notion

Figma & Design Collaboration

Timeline

Product Owner

Assistant App
09.2024 - Current

Project/Product Manager

Nitrogen Games
03.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Dokuz Eylul University
04.2001 -
DEMET AKMANProduct Owner