Bertan Altuntas
About Bertan Altuntas
Bertan Altuntas is the Vice President of Marketplace and Commerce Data Science at Expedia Group, with over 15 years of experience in machine learning, optimization, and analytics solutions.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Bertan Altuntas serves as the Vice President of Marketplace and Commerce Data Science at Expedia Group since 2022. In this role, he leads the development of machine learning systems focused on search & discovery, fraud & risk, and payments systems. His work prioritizes leveraging data science to enhance business outcomes and execution excellence.
Previous Roles at Expedia Group
Before his current position, Bertan worked as the Senior Director of Data Science at Expedia Group from 2019 to 2022. During this stint, he was responsible for spearheading data science initiatives that supported various facets of Expedia's marketplace operations. His leadership contributed significantly to the company's analytics and machine learning capabilities.
Experience at Facebook and Amazon
Bertan Altuntas has held various key roles in leading tech companies. From 2017 to 2019, he served as a Data Science Manager at Facebook, focusing on data-driven decision-making processes. Earlier in 2017, he worked at Amazon as a Senior Manager of Data Science and a Business Intelligence Manager from 2016 to 2017. His work contributed to enhancing Amazon's business intelligence and data science functions.
Educational Background
Bertan Altuntas holds a Doctorate in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University, achieved from 2002 to 2005. He also completed a Dual Title M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the same institution between 2000 and 2002. His foundational education includes a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Middle East Technical University, which he completed from 1995 to 1999.
Career Beginnings and Early Positions
Bertan began his career as a Teaching Assistant at Middle East Technical University in 1999. He has also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Penn State University from 2002 to 2004. His early career included roles like Senior Software Engineer at Meteksan Sistem and Operations Research Scientist at LeanLogistics, where he honed his skills in software development and operations research.