Engin Erkan, Psm I
About Engin Erkan, Psm I
Engin Erkan is a Product Owner at TomTom in Ghent, Belgium, with extensive experience in geomatics engineering and product development.
Title and Current Position
Engin Erkan holds the position of Product Owner at TomTom. Since 2021, he has been based in Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium. His role involves overseeing the development and management of products, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Roles at TomTom
Before becoming a Product Owner, Engin Erkan served in several key positions at TomTom. He was Sr. QTM Coordinator & Scrum Master (PSM-I) in 2020 for 9 months and Sr. Quality, Training and Method Coordinator from 2019 to 2020 for 1 year. Both positions were held in Ghent, Belgium. He also worked as a Sr. Geographical Sourcing Analyst from 2017 to 2019 for 2 years and Geographical Sourcing Analyst from 2016 to 2017 for 1 year in Istanbul, Turkey.
Earlier Career Experience
Engin Erkan's career began with roles such as Survey Engineer at Bayburt Group / Aga Energy (2015-2016) on the Bakırköy – Bahçelievler – Kirazlı Metro Project, and as Project Supervisor/Geomatics Engineer at Basarsoft (2014-2015). He also served as Team Leader at KREA Direct from 2011 to 2012, all based in Istanbul, Turkey.
Educational Background
Engin Erkan studied at Istanbul Technical University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Geomatics Engineering from 2008 to 2013. His secondary education was at Kenan Evren Anatolian High School, where he studied from 2004 to 2008.
Expertise in Geomatics and Navigation Data
Engin Erkan possesses a comprehensive understanding of the map-making process and the structure of navigation data. This expertise is crucial for his role in product development at TomTom. His skills in presentation and negotiation support effective stakeholder management and product alignment with strategic goals.