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Data & AI Lead
Istanbul
Summary
Strategic thinking and innovative AI lead with a proven record of generating benefit through data driven business transformation
Expert in enabling end to end cutting-edge solutions to drive business growth and efficiency through digitalization, data, AI and partnerships
Strong Consumer Goods and Retail Business Knowledge Collaboration and coaching oriented, continuous improvement oriented leader
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Data & Analytics Director - Turkey, Iran and Central Asia
Unilever
08.2021 - Current
- Founding and leading a local high performing team and collaborating with global D&A teams
- Leading data strategy, data driven business transformation and AI innovation
- 30+ M€ gross profit impact through RoI driven local initiatives
- Transforming enterprise culture on data driving decision making, cross-functional collaboration and AI upskilling
Global Commercial Analytics Lead
Nestle
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Leading cross-functional analytics teams on global commercial analytics strategies to drive growth and profitability
- Leading data partnerships strategy and execution to leverage external data on marketing, sales and ecommerce analytics innovations
- Agile and product management leadership for global Analytics teams
Consumer Goods and Retail Industries' Lead
Koç Digital with BCG
01.2019 - 07.2019
- D&A and IoT solution leadership for Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel & Tourism industries
- Business development and end to end solution leadership for data driven digital transformation projects
Data & Analytics Lead - Turkey
PepsiCo
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Founding and leading a local D&A team and collaborating with cross functional business teams
- Business relationship management, delivery and service management of data and analytics solutions
- Spearheaded the development of an automated reporting system for streamlined tracking of KPIs across departments
- Data Governance for data value maximization and single version of truth
Analytics Manager
Accenture Digital
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Business development and delivery of analytics opportunities for consumer goods clients
- Experience in clients like The Coca-Cola Company, Turk Telekom, Bacardi and Efes Pilsen in Turkey and Switzerland
Data & Analytics Consultant
Accenture
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Delivery and service management of digital transformation, data and analytics projects for consumer goods, pharma and retail clients
- Experience in clients like Boyner, Arçelik, Roche, P&G, Kerry, Luxottica, Bacardi and SAB Miller in Turkey, Switzerland, USA, Colombia, Italy and Ireland
R&D Engineer
Telefónica R&D
11.2006 - 05.2008
- Research and development on 3G LTE network planning and optimization
International Chairman
Electrical Engineering Students' European Association
04.2006 - 05.2007
- Governance of Student Association's Internal board and international activities
Education
Telecommunications Engineer - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
09.2001 - 06.2006
Skills
FMCG Business Acumen
Data Strategy
Data & AI Technologies
RoI Driven Agile AI Delivery
People Leadership
Relationship building
Creativity and innovation
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/27/83
- Nationality: Republic of Turkey
Timeline
Data & Analytics Director - Turkey, Iran and Central Asia
Unilever
08.2021 - Current
Global Commercial Analytics Lead
Nestle
07.2019 - 07.2021
Consumer Goods and Retail Industries' Lead
Koç Digital with BCG
01.2019 - 07.2019
Data & Analytics Lead - Turkey
PepsiCo
08.2016 - 01.2019
Analytics Manager
Accenture Digital
08.2014 - 08.2016
Data & Analytics Consultant
Accenture
08.2008 - 08.2014
R&D Engineer
Telefónica R&D
11.2006 - 05.2008
International Chairman
Electrical Engineering Students' European Association
04.2006 - 05.2007
Telecommunications Engineer - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
09.2001 - 06.2006