Data · AI · Strategy
Where data becomes leverage.
The bridge between tech and business — translating both sides into data excellence.
I'm Levent — a Data & AI Transformation Leader and startup advisor. 25+ years across enterprise data, governance, and the messy human edges where strategy meets execution. Currently with KPN and Accelera Digital Group; previously at Goldman Sachs and Nexent Bank.
/ Istanbul → London → Amsterdam/ 25+ years in enterprise data/ Fenerbahçe 💛💙/ Philosophy at the edge of AI/ Runner/ Yoga — breath before strategy/ Bodybuilding — quiet discipline/ Euroleague basketball fan/ Rave & shuffle dancing/ Electronic music/ Sugar-free, mostly/ Atlas' father/ Istanbul → London → Amsterdam/ 25+ years in enterprise data/ Fenerbahçe 💛💙/ Philosophy at the edge of AI/ Runner/ Yoga — breath before strategy/ Bodybuilding — quiet discipline/ Euroleague basketball fan/ Rave & shuffle dancing/ Electronic music/ Sugar-free, mostly/ Atlas' father/ Istanbul → London → Amsterdam/ 25+ years in enterprise data/ Fenerbahçe 💛💙/ Philosophy at the edge of AI/ Runner/ Yoga — breath before strategy/ Bodybuilding — quiet discipline/ Euroleague basketball fan/ Rave & shuffle dancing/ Electronic music/ Sugar-free, mostly/ Atlas' father
Now & recently
Where I'm putting my time.
Current and recent engagements across enterprise data, AI governance, and market entry.
Now · Netherlands
KPN
Data Mesh & Governance Modernization
Now
Accelera Digital Group
Turkey Market Entry · GTM, Recruitment, Senior Presales
Recent · Netherlands
Nexent Bank
Responsible AI Policy with the CDO
3 years
Goldman Sachs
Data Governance Program Manager
Advising
Early-stage high-tech startups.
Working alongside founders on positioning, GTM, and the enterprise sales motion that makes deep tech land in the real world.