Buğra Uygun
About Buğra Uygun
Buğra Uygun is a Business Development Manager currently at Coda Payments, with a diverse background in event management, esports, and IT security. He has held various roles in companies such as KTH Event Agency, Flank Esports, and IBM, and has a degree in English Business Administration from Özyeğin University.
Current Role at Coda Payments
Buğra Uygun serves as the Business Development Manager at Coda Payments. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's growth and strategic initiatives. His role involves identifying new business opportunities and fostering relationships with partners in the digital payments sector.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Buğra Uygun has extensive experience in event management, having worked at KTH Event Agency. He served as Managing Partner from 2014 to 2019 and as Event Manager from 2012 to 2014. His responsibilities included overseeing event planning and execution, ensuring client satisfaction, and managing team operations.
Background in Esports
Buğra Uygun co-founded Flank Esports, where he held the position of Fantasy League Manager from 2019 to 2021. He was also a co-founder from 2017 to 2019. His work involved developing esports initiatives and managing fantasy league operations, contributing to the growth of the esports community in İstanbul.
Education and Academic Background
Buğra Uygun studied at Özyeğin University, where he earned a degree in English Business Administration from 2008 to 2013. He also attended Haydarpaşa Anadolu Lisesi, focusing on Turkish-Mathematics from 2004 to 2008. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in business and management.
Early Career and Internships
Buğra Uygun began his professional career with a summer internship at Finansbank in 2012. He also worked as an IT Security Specialist at IBM from 2013 to 2014 and as a Teaching Assistant at Ozyegin University during the same period. These early roles contributed to his skill development in both finance and technology.