Erhan YILMAZ

Summary

Results-driven Product Management Director with 12+ years of experience in B2B SaaS, Identity Security, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Skilled in defining product strategy, managing end-to-end product lifecycle, and leading global cross-functional teams to deliver innovative security solutions. Proven track record of driving ARR growth, securing funding, and strengthening market positioning through analyst relations (Gartner, Forrester, KuppingerCole). Recognized for expertise in cybersecurity, SaaS platforms, and cloud-native solutions.

Work Experience

Kron Technologies

Jun 2022 - Present
Director of Product Management MN, United States
  • Delivered 15% year-over-year revenue growth in Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) products through roadmap execution and strategic planning.
  • Directed 20+ cross-functional team members (product managers, engineers, QA) to enhance collaboration, delivery velocity, and release quality.
  • Secured global and local grant funding, enabling innovation in advanced cybersecurity solutions.
  • Strengthened strategic analyst relationships (Gartner, Forrester, KuppingerCole) to improve market visibility and product positioning.
  • Defined and executed product development roadmaps, aligning solutions with evolving customer requirements and security compliance standards.

Kron Technologies

Jan 2019 - Jun 2022
R&D Manager Izmir, Turkey
  • Spearheaded development of 3 new product features, increasing competitive differentiation and enhancing customer adoption.
  • Won national and international research grants to support cutting-edge R&D projects.
  • Facilitated cross-disciplinary collaboration, driving continuous innovation and improved software quality.
  • Conducted in-depth emerging technology research to guide long-term product and R&D strategy.

Kron Technologies

Nov 2016 - Jan 2019
Product Management Lead Istanbul, Turkey
  • Conducted market research to develop customer-focused features, improving adoption rates and market share.
  • Designed and delivered training programs for clients and internal teams, ensuring faster onboarding and reduced churn.
  • Implemented competitive intelligence processes to track market trends and optimize product roadmap.

Ericsson

Jul 2012 - Oct 2016
Integration Engineer Istanbul, Turkey
  • Configured and optimized mobile packet core network equipment, ensuring peak performance and user experience.
  • Provided extensive support for integration projects, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruptions.
  • Collaborated with global teams to design and deploy state-of-the-art network solutions.

Education

Ege University

Sep 2022 - Jun 2025
MS, Computer Science Izmir, Turkey

Ege University

Sep 2020 - Jun 2022
MBA, Business Administration Izmir, Turkey

Istanbul Technical University

Sep 2009 - Jan 2014
BS, Telecommunications Engineering Istanbul, Turkey

Publications

Skills

Product Management

PAM, Identity Security, SaaS lifecycle, Product Strategy & Roadmaps, Product Management, Full Lifecycle Recruiting, Product Design, Cybersecurity

Technical

Credential Vaulting, Session Monitoring, RBAC & Least Privilege, JIT Access, Secrets Management

Platforms

AWS, Azure, GCP, Jenkins, Git, Linux

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, Google Project Management

Soft Skills

Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Communication, Agile Methodologies