Burak Bostancioglu
About Burak Bostancioglu
Burak Bostancioglu is the Head of Engineering for Discovery at Branch, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership roles at companies such as Lyft, Affirm, and Udemy.
Work at Branch
Burak Bostancioglu serves as the Head of Engineering for Discovery at Branch, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering initiatives and overseeing the development of innovative solutions within the Discovery team. His focus includes enhancing user experiences and optimizing engineering processes to drive the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Lyft
Burak Bostancioglu worked at Lyft in various engineering leadership roles from 2018 to 2022. He initially served as Head of Engineering for Mapping Localization for three years, where he contributed to the improvement of mapping technologies. He then transitioned to the role of Head of Engineering for Rider App Bookings for eight months, overseeing the engineering efforts related to the rider experience.
Experience at Affirm
Burak Bostancioglu held the position of Director of Capital Engineering at Affirm from 2022 to 2023. During his 11-month tenure, he focused on engineering strategies and initiatives that supported the company's capital operations, contributing to the development of effective engineering solutions within the financial technology sector.
Career at Udemy
Burak Bostancioglu was an Engineering Manager at Udemy from 2010 to 2018. Over the course of eight years, he managed engineering teams and projects, contributing to the growth and development of Udemy's online learning platform. His work in the San Francisco Bay Area helped shape the technical direction of the company during a critical period of expansion.
Education and Expertise
Burak Bostancioglu earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University). His educational background in physics provides a strong foundation for his analytical and problem-solving skills, which he applies throughout his engineering career.