Ozhan "Oz" Maker
About Ozhan "Oz" Maker
Ozhan 'Oz' Maker serves as the VP of Hardware Product at Backbone, where he oversees print development and has contributed to the company's intellectual property portfolio. He has extensive experience in product management and development, having held various roles at Performance Designed Products and Mad Catz.
Current Role at Backbone
Ozhan Maker serves as the Vice President of Hardware Product at Backbone, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees all print development for Backbone products and has been instrumental in executing multiple iterations of Backbone devices. His leadership has contributed to the company's product innovation and development strategy.
Previous Experience at Performance Designed Products LLC
Ozhan Maker has extensive experience at Performance Designed Products LLC, where he held several key positions. He worked as the Director of Product Management from 2007 to 2009, and later served as the Senior Director of Product Development from 2009 to 2012. He also held the role of Vice President of Product Development from 2012 to 2019. His tenure at the company spanned over a decade, during which he played a vital role in product management and development.
Experience at Mad Catz
Ozhan Maker began his career at Mad Catz, where he worked as a Product Manager from 2004 to 2007. This role provided him with foundational experience in product management within the gaming accessories industry, contributing to his later success in similar positions.
Key Contributions to Backbone
At Backbone, Ozhan Maker played a key role in the launch of the Backbone One on October 27, 2020. He has also significantly contributed to the company's intellectual property portfolio, enhancing Backbone's market position and product offerings.
Entrepreneur in Residence at Backbone
Ozhan Maker briefly served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Backbone from 2019 to 2020. During this five-month period, he provided strategic insights and guidance that aided in the company's product development initiatives.