Atakan Cetinsoy
About Atakan Cetinsoy
Atakan Cetinsoy serves as the Vice President of Predictive Applications at BigML, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in product management and predictive analytics, with a background in various technology companies including FedEx, Apple, and Yahoo.
Work at BigML
Atakan Cetinsoy has been serving as Vice President of Predictive Applications at BigML since 2015. In this role, he focuses on leveraging predictive analytics and recommendation engines to enhance product offerings. Additionally, he has been a Strategic Advisor at BigML since 2014, contributing to the company's strategic direction and innovation in machine learning applications. His tenure at BigML spans nearly a decade, during which he has played a significant role in advancing the company's capabilities in predictive analytics.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Atakan Cetinsoy has a diverse background in product management across various companies. He worked at FedEx as an eCommerce Product Manager from 1998 to 2000 and as a Sr. Marketing Analyst from 1994 to 1998. His experience also includes a role as a Product Manager at Yahoo! from 2000 to 2001. At Apple, he held two positions: Business Intelligence Manager from 2004 to 2006 and CRM Solutions Architect from 2001 to 2004. He further served as Vice President of Product Management at Deem Inc. from 2011 to 2014 and at Strands Labs, Inc. from 2006 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Atakan Cetinsoy earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Boğaziçi University, studying from 1990 to 1994. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The University of Georgia, where he focused on Decision Support Systems, Management Information Systems, and Corporate Finance from 1994 to 1996. His expertise includes leveraging machine learning for digital solutions, innovation accounting, validated learning, and managing cross-functional teams.
Skills in Predictive Analytics
Atakan Cetinsoy possesses a deep understanding of predictive analytics and recommendation engines, which are essential for his role in predictive applications at BigML. He utilizes lean startup methods and lean product management to optimize product development processes. His strong skills in innovation accounting and validated learning are crucial for achieving product/market fit, enabling him to drive product vision and direction effectively.
Current Role at AccuShoot
In addition to his responsibilities at BigML, Atakan Cetinsoy has been the Head of Marketing at AccuShoot since 2022. In this position, he applies his extensive experience in marketing and product management to enhance the company's market presence and product offerings.