I’m a Data & AI Transformation Leader with over 25 years of experience driving data initiatives and delivering business value in the Enterprise Data domain and hi-tech startups.
Currently, I collaborate with the Chief Data Officer at Nexent Bank in the Netherlands.
Most recently, I served as a Data Governance Program Manager at Goldman Sachs for three years, managing a comprehensive roadmap for data lineage, permissibility, metadata cataloging, and data quality, while engaging multiple stakeholders.
Alongside my roles in data leadership, I actively support early-stage high-tech startups—deepzen.io, thyris.ai, magnevo.co, and jobbar.ai—and contribute to the venture capital ecosystem as a Startup Advisor. I mentor founders, advise on data and AI strategy, and work to bridge innovation with business impact.
My career in the Netherlands has included data leadership roles at Bank of Tokyo (MUFG) and Goldman Sachs , where I focused on developing data governance strategies and managing data pipelines.
A notable achievement was co-founding philogica , a niche data consultancy in the EMEA region, where I led IT Data Solution Delivery from 2007 to 2017 and established the London office. This entrepreneurial experience enhances my ability to approach data challenges and opportunities both strategically and practically.
Additionally, I have contributed to the data management community as the Founding Vice President of the DAMA Turkey Chapter and taught at the Banks Association of Turkey from 2009 to 2018.
I maintain a balanced work-life approach, prioritizing family and health while pursuing interests in stock investment and human psychology, which provide insights into global market trends.
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