Deep Discovery & User Empathy
Uncovering real user friction fast through qualitative research, usability tests, and direct feedback loops.
My Story
I started in UI/UX design and spent years shaping digital products from the interface up. Over time, I realized the work that excited me most wasn't just how a feature looked, but figuring out what should be built, why it mattered, and how to navigate the hard trade-offs.
That curiosity led me directly into product management, where I focus heavily on product innovation, emerging tech and AI-driven experiences. I also build and ship my own independent apps. Hands-on development has given me a candid, ground-level understanding of what makes a product fail and exactly what turns a good concept into a bad product.
BACKGROUND
Education & Certifications
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Baskent University
Bachelor's Degree of Communication Design
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IBM
Product Manager Professional Certificate
SPECIALIZATION
IBM
Generative AI for UI/UX Design Specialization
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Vanderbilt University
Organizational Strategy with Generative AI & AI Agents
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Vanderbilt University
Generative AI & AI Agent Organizational Strategy for Leaders
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Google
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
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PMI
Seven AI Project Patterns
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PMI
PMI Essentials M.O.R.E. Maximizing Project Success
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Claude Academy
AI Capabilities and Limitations
PERSPECTIVE
How My Design Background Shapes My Product Approach
Rapid Prototyping & Validation
De-risking hypotheses and concept feasibility in hours rather than running expensive, code-heavy sprints.
Complex Systems Thinking
Mapping end-to-end user journeys, edge cases, and cross-functional dependencies without losing architectural clarity.
High-Conviction Prioritization
Weighing user desirability against business viability and technical scope to make decisive, trade-off-driven product calls.
Fluent Technical & Design Collaboration
Bridging the vocabulary gap between engineering, UX, and business teams to eliminate handoff friction.
Outcome-Focused Experimentation
Shifting the definition of success from shipped pixels to measurable behavioral metrics and business adoption.
LIFE
Beyond The Screens
Outside of work, you'll usually find me staying active and chasing new physical challenges. I train 3 times a week, run, hike with my dog. I am currently preparing for my first Hyrox season.
I'm also deeply drawn to cinema, art, and music. While my default rotation inevitably loops back to heavy metal and nu-metal, I'm an avid cultural scavenger, always digging through other people's playlists and watchlists to discover emerging artists and fresh perspectives.
Have a great film or album recommendation? Connect with me on Letterboxd and Spotify. I'd love to hear what's been on your watchlist or playlist lately.
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