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About Me

With a career spanning over 25 years in industrial design, I am currently the Executive Industrial Design Director at a leading global home appliance manufacturer. My passion for innovation and empathy-driven design has allowed me to lead a dynamic team in creating products that deeply resonate with users.

My expertise lies in blending the art of design with the science of functionality and manufacturing excellence. This approach has redefined the boundaries of product design, brand identity, and user experience. During the Covid-19 pandemic, my leadership was instrumental in incorporating ultra-hygienic features and enhancing our design processes with agility, ensuring that we not only adapted to the challenges but thrived.

I am particularly proud of revolutionizing the aesthetic and user experience for three flagship household appliance brands. By infusing these brands with a modern ethos, we have forged a profound emotional bond between the products and their users. One unique example of our innovation is the pioneering concept of 'Virtual User Experience' (VUX), which has set a new standard in our industry.

My dedication to pushing the boundaries of design and technology is also reflected in my commitment to education and mentorship. This has been recognized with over 200 prestigious awards, including the Red Dot and IF Design Awards. In this digital age, my work exemplifies the power of combining creativity with technology, always keeping the human experience at the forefront.

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Agile Product Design & Development Strategies :
Extensive experience in agile product design and development, enhancing brand visibility, market adaptability, and accelerating product cycles utilizing Gen-AI tools in complete design processes

Human-Centric Intuitive Design Process : Implemented human-centric design processes, increasing user satisfaction and adoption rates through early-stage UX/UI integration.

Broad Knowledge of International Markets : Broad knowledge of international markets and consumer electronics, enabling successful market entry, tailored products, and competitive advantage.

Expertise in Production Processes and Future Technologies : In-depth knowhow in production processes and future technologies, improving efficiency, product quality, and leveraging innovation opportunities.

Effective Team Building and Management Skills : Effective team building and management skills, fostering a collaborative, creative, and productive design team environment.
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Professional Development

11/2023 – 02/2024

MIT xPro / Designing and Building AI Products and Services
 
Exec Educ. Certificate Prog.

Emeritus / MIT xPro 
Designing and Building AI Products and Services / MIT xPro
Emeritus Issued Feb 2024

Credential ID 95215947

06/2023 – 07/2023

MIT Sloan School of Management / Artificial Intelligence:
Implications for Business Strategy


Exec Educ. Certificate Prog.
MIT Sloan School of Management
Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
MIT Sloan School of Management
Issued Jul 2023.  

Credential ID 78838302

10/2022 – 11/2022

Disruptive Design Method Masterclass (Live Online Program)

Exec Educ. Certificate Prog.

 The UnSchool of Disruptive Design
Issued Nov 2022    

 Credential ID 62389368

02/2022 – 05/2022

09/2020 – 06/2021

03 / 2021

06/2019 – 02/2020

Business Analytics: Decision Making Using Data

Exec Educ. Certificate Prog.

University of Cambridge Judge Business School / Executive Education  
Emeritus Issued May 2022.  

Credential ID 51216588

Grade: 9/9Grade: 9/9
Business Analytics: Decision Making Using Data from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education / Covers ;

 

Postgraduate Diploma In Innovation And Design Thinking

Innovation and Design Thinking

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Post-Grad Diploma Emeritus

Emeritus

Emeritus Issued Oct 2021 :    

Credential ID 40343829

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Grade: DesignThinking(94.8/100),Strategy is Innov(99/100),Breakthrough Innov(98.8/100)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation and Design Thinking (PGDID) is a nine-month online program that provides participants with the tools needed to take a design project from inspiration and insights to ideation and implementation, and understand the full scope of organizational innovation and strategy.

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In Collaboration With :

MIT Sloan - MIT Management Executive Education  /

Columbia Business School - Executive Education /

TUCK Executive Education - Dartmouth

Leadership: People, Teams And Organizations

EMERITUS / Columbia Business School
Credential ID 30371102  

 

Post-Graduate Diploma in Digital Business

EMERITUS
MIT Management Executive Education & Columbia Business School /
 
In Collaboration With :
MIT Management / Executive Education
COLUMBIA Business School / Executive Education

Official Certificate for Post Grad Diploma

01-07 / 2017

Disruptive Strategy with Clayton Christensen

Exec Educ. Certificate Prog.
Harvard Business School Executive Education

Grade: Successfully Completed Covered Modules 

Covered Modules :
Aligning with Innovation and Disruption
Discovering Customer Jobs to be Done
Organizing For Innovation
Maintaining A Disruptive Scope
Managing The Strategy Development Process Covered Modules : Aligning with Innovation and Disruption Discovering Customer Jobs to be Done Organizing For Innovation Maintaining A Disruptive Scope Managing The Strategy Development Process

1992 - 1993

M.A., Economics

Morgan State University

Grade: Not Completed the Program - 2 Semester Attendance

Activities and societies: Morgan State Univ / Engineering Faculty / EXCEL program - Graduate Assistant – CAD Activities and societies: Morgan State Univ / Engineering Faculty / EXCEL program - Graduate Assistant - CAD

1985 - 1989

B.Sc., Aeronautical Engineering

Istanbul Technical University

Communication · Aeronautical Engineering · Computer-Aided Design (CAD) · Engineering

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