Safir Cubukcuoglu
Turkish - American | İzmir, Turkiye | NY, USA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Research Analyst
Sivil Alan Hareket Ağı Derneği (The Civil Area Action Network (SAHA))
Hatay
02.2024 - Current
- Leading research on 2023 Hatay earthquake's impact on mothers, employing SenseMaker for data collection and analysis
- Compilation of micro-narratives for deep analysis of post-disaster experiences
- Advocacy for participatory research methodology, promoting community recovery and empowerment
- Collaboration with mental health workers for data collection of 300 mothers.
Lead Design Researcher & Innovation Strategist
ArtiGuild
İzmir
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Directed collaborative projects with local Çini artisans in Kütahya Turkiye, integrating AI for innovative designs
- Designed and maintained the website artiguild.com.
- Created editorial calendars and managed workflow processes for timely delivery of content assets.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and preferences for content creation.
- Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
- Edited digital images lightly or with advanced techniques to create desired effects.
- Wrote stories, articles, or newsletters for publication.
- Met with artists, typesetters and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
Chief Research & Content Analyst
Trading Tempo
Remote
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed AI-enhanced financial news platform, focusing on content strategy and engagement
- Research on market dynamics, guiding content localization and user interaction strategies.
- Implemented SEO tactics such as keyword research and analysis, meta tags optimization, link building activities to improve website rankings in SERPs.
- Analyzed website traffic data to determine the effectiveness of content marketing initiatives.
- Developed strategies for creating and distributing content across multiple channels.
- Generated reports on web analytics, social media engagement, and search engine optimization.
Strategic Development & Market Research Director
LetsParky
Ankara
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Led development of IoT-based parking solution, focusing on user experience through market research
- Authored business plans, securing funding and contributing to strategic growth.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events and exhibitions.
Consultant and Grant Writer
Akyaka Afet Gönüllüleri (Akyaka Disaster Volunteers)
Muğla
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided insight into Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) focused on building and maintaining participatory governance schemes for local community use
- Wrote grant proposals for diverse audiences such as online decentralized communities.
- Developed and implemented customized strategies to meet client needs, provided advice on operational processes, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
- Assisted in developing and implementing different workflows and communication processes.
- Created comprehensive reports on project progress and results for clients.
- Provided consultation and training support to clients regarding blockchain operations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gain complete understanding of project goals and objectives.
Project Lead & Research Analyst in Cryptocurrency
Coinvoy
Hong Kong
- Co-founded a cryptocurrency wallet startup, focusing on market analysis, investor relations and stakeholder engagement.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects from initiation through closure phases.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Assigned tasks to team members and monitored progress.
- Facilitated communication among cross-functional teams in order to achieve deliverables on time.
- Analyzed customer requirements in order to develop solutions that meet their needs.
- Communicated with stakeholders throughout the life cycle of projects.
Education
Ph.D. in Political Philosophy (In Progress) -
Autonomous University of Barcelona
MSc. in Political Science & Public Administration -
Middle East Technical University
Dual Research MA in Humanities -
Utrecht University & The University of Hull
BSc. in Sociology -
Middle East Technical University
Volunteer Experience
- Community Development Volunteer, Dates not provided, Casa Vamos, Calca, Peru, Enhanced access to clean water in Cusco community, collaborating on water pipe project.
- Disaster Response Volunteer, Dates not provided, Kampot, Kampot, Cambodia, Supported post-disaster recovery after 2019 floods, aiding in community rebuilding efforts.
Conferences
- Center for Postdigital Cultures 2022 Conference, Coventry University, London, 2022, Technology Justice: The Theories and Practices of Freedom
- Inside Bitcoin Conference 2014, London, 2014, Coinvoy, and the Next Generation of Payments
Languages
Turkish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- Extensive international experience through education in four and travel in over thirty countries.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Research Analyst
Sivil Alan Hareket Ağı Derneği (The Civil Area Action Network (SAHA))
02.2024 - Current
Chief Research & Content Analyst
Trading Tempo
05.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Design Researcher & Innovation Strategist
ArtiGuild
11.2022 - 01.2024
Strategic Development & Market Research Director
LetsParky
12.2021 - 03.2023
Consultant and Grant Writer
Akyaka Afet Gönüllüleri (Akyaka Disaster Volunteers)
10.2021 - 12.2021
Project Lead & Research Analyst in Cryptocurrency
Coinvoy
Ph.D. in Political Philosophy (In Progress) -
Autonomous University of Barcelona
MSc. in Political Science & Public Administration -
Middle East Technical University
Dual Research MA in Humanities -
Utrecht University & The University of Hull
BSc. in Sociology -
Middle East Technical University