Gurkan Berkan
About Gurkan Berkan
Gurkan Berkan is the Director of Business Applications at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in IT operations, risk assurance, and technology solutions.
Current Role at Coupa Software
Gurkan Berkan serves as the Director of Business Applications at Coupa Software. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of business applications. This involves aligning technological initiatives with the company's core business objectives, ensuring both technical and non-technical stakeholders are effectively engaged.
Previous Positions at Coupa Software
Before his current role, Gurkan Berkan held multiple key positions at Coupa Software. He was the Director of IT Platform and Data from 2022 to 2023, focusing on IT infrastructure and data management. Prior to that, he served as the Director of IT Operations from 2021 to 2022, based in San Mateo, California, where he managed operational efficiencies and IT service delivery.
Roles at PwC
Gurkan Berkan's tenure at PwC included several critical roles in the Risk Assurance department. From 2017 to 2021, he worked as Director - Risk Assurance in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before that, he was Manager - Risk Assurance from 2014 to 2017 and Senior Associate - Risk Assurance from 2011 to 2014. In these roles, he was instrumental in mitigating risks and ensuring compliance while optimizing operational efficiencies.
Early Career at Nokia Siemens Networks
Gurkan Berkan began his professional journey as a trainee at Nokia Siemens Networks in 2006. During his four-month stint in Helsinki, he gained valuable insights into the telecommunications industry, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in technology and risk assurance.
Educational Background
Gurkan Berkan holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics from Sabanci University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He also attended Eyüboğlu from 1995 to 2002. His education provided a solid foundation in both technical and analytical skills, essential for his diverse roles in technology and risk management.