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- 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- 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- 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- 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 2025Ege University
Sep 2020 - Jun 2022Istanbul Technical University
Sep 2009 - Jan 2014Publications
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Machine Identity Management in Modern Enterprise Security: Concepts, Challenges, and the Role of Privileged Access Management Systems.
Jan. 3, 2026.
doi.org/10.48084/etasr.16202 -
Unveiling Shadows: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Insider Threat Detection.
Feb. 16, 2024.
doi.org/10.48084/etasr.6911 -
Keystroke Biometric Data for Identity Verification: Performance Analysis of ML
Algorithms. Oct. 18, 2023.
doi.org/10.53070/bbd.1345519
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