Begüm Burgutoğlu
About Begüm Burgutoğlu
Begüm Burgutoğlu is a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in B2B and B2C product management across various industries, including media and retail. She focuses on developing competitive product strategies that emphasize retention and growth.
Work at Toolio
Begüm Burgutoğlu has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at Toolio since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing competitive product strategies and roadmaps that enhance customer retention and drive growth. She collaborates closely with design and development teams to ensure successful product launches and improvements.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Toolio, Begüm Burgutoğlu held various product management roles. She worked at Udemy as a Product Manager in Growth from 2019 to 2022, and at Nurd Innovation Center Turkey as a Senior Product Manager from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Product Manager at Nurd Innovation Center Turkey from 2017 to 2018 and as a Product Owner at Anvato from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Begüm Burgutoğlu studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Bilkent University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S) from 2007 to 2012. She also studied at UC Santa Barbara for a year in 2010, achieving a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng). Her educational background supports her extensive experience in product management across various industries.
Background in Engineering
Begüm Burgutoğlu began her career with engineering internships, including positions at Aselsan as an Electrical Engineering Intern and Systems Engineering Intern in 2010 and 2012, respectively. She also completed a summer internship at Meteksan Savunma in 2011. This engineering foundation contributes to her analytical skills and understanding of product development.
Skills and Methodologies
Begüm Burgutoğlu possesses strong skills in data analysis and metrics, which inform her product management decisions. She is passionate about UI-UX and advocates for user-centered design. Additionally, she embraces Agile and Lean methodologies while also recognizing the value of Waterfall when appropriate, reflecting her adaptability in various project environments.