Umut Gökbayrak
About Umut Gökbayrak
Umut Gökbayrak is the Tech Hub CTO at Delivery Hero in Turkey and serves as a Technology & Product Advisor at Collective Spark in Istanbul.
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Umut Gökbayrak currently holds the position of Tech Hub CTO at Delivery Hero in Turkey. Additionally, he is a Technology & Product Advisor at Collective Spark in Istanbul, Turkey.
Previous Roles
Prior to his current roles, Umut Gökbayrak has held several CTO positions across various companies. These include being the CTO at Yemeksepeti (2021-2023) in Istanbul, Turkey; Founder and CTO at Prompt API in Estonia (2020-2021); Principal Consultant at Elevate Studio in Estonia (2017-2021); Co-founder and CTO at TalentAds in Seattle, USA (2017-2020); CTO at Hürriyet (2015-2017), Aslanoba Capital (2014-2015), Tazedirekt (2014-2015), and Webnak (2014-2015) in Istanbul, Turkey.
Education and Expertise
Umut Gökbayrak has a background in both Computer Science and Business Administration. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Ege University (1995-2001) and his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from Yeditepe University. His education has equipped him with a blend of technical and business skills.
International Work Experience
Umut Gökbayrak has accumulated extensive international work experience. He has worked in Turkey, Estonia, and the USA, bringing a global perspective to his roles. This international exposure has allowed him to adapt to different market dynamics and cultural contexts.
Technical Leadership and Product Development
Umut Gökbayrak has a strong background in technical leadership and product development. His multiple CTO roles across various industries, including food delivery, media, and logistics, showcase his ability to lead technology initiatives and drive product growth effectively.
Experience in Startups and Large Corporations
Umut Gökbayrak has proven experience in both startup environments and large corporations. He has founded and led technology startups such as Prompt API and TalentAds. Additionally, he has provided his expertise to established corporations like Delivery Hero, Hürriyet, and Aslanoba Capital.
Advisory Roles
Beyond his executive roles, Umut Gökbayrak has served as a Technology & Product Advisor. His advisory role at Collective Spark in Istanbul highlights his ability to guide technology and product strategy effectively.