Experienced Senior Product Manager with over 12 years of expertise in building and scaling B2B SaaS products, specialized in AI- powered features and early stage start-ups. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive product-market fit, and drive customer success and satisfaction through data-driven and customer-centric product management practices
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Senior Product ManagerLightspeed CommerceMontreal, Qc, Ca -
Senior Product ManagerQuantilope Dec 2021 - Nov 2024Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAs a Senior Product Manager at quantilope, I drive innovation in automating market research using machine learning and AI-powered solutions. I oversee the strategic roadmap, collaborate cross-functionally, and lead market-facing product launches that streamline the user experience for market researchers.Key Achievements:- Led the development of new AI-powered features enabling users to identify their key insights faster, collaborating closely with engineers and data scientists to explore AI integration within our platform- Spearheaded the rewrite of the quantilope's data analysis section enabling customers to gain insights faster, contributing to an increase in platform adoption and a strong NPS- Implemented a structured feedback loop by conducting regular user interviews, usability tests, and quantitative surveys to validate feature development and inform roadmap decisions- Collaborated with stakeholders from Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Account Management, and Legal to align product features with market needs, enhancing go-to-market strategies and improving customer adoption across segments. -
Product ManagerQuantilope Sep 2020 - Dec 2021RemoteAt quantilope, we are automating market research. As a product manager, I am responsible to empower market researchers with end-to-end automated methods using machine learning and artificial intelligence.My responsibilities include for example:- Product discovery- Building our theme-based roadmap- Verifying business validity of features by testing prototypes and MVP's with users- Identifying and refining key deliverables- Managing the 2-weekly release cycle incl. the delivery of each increment- Measuring and ensuring market adoption -
Digital Project ManagerQuantilope Gmbh Sep 2018 - Sep 2020Hamburg Area, Germany -
Junior Project ManagerQuantilope Gmbh Sep 2017 - Aug 2018HamburgAs a Junior Project Manager in quantilope I was responsible for the project management of the software development. My main tasks were:- Leading the QA department to assure highest product quality- Monitoring the feature development to assure on time and on budget delivery of software updates- Supporting the development team in the development process- Supporting the product manager in the conceptual phase of the development processMain achievements:- I set up workflows to introduce the quality assurance as a fixed part of the development process.- I introduced, maintain and extend automated (End to End) testing efforts, reducing human testing efforts by at least one working day per week. -
Associate Test LeadKeywords Studios Mar 2017 - Jun 2017Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAs an Associate Test Lead I have gained in depth experience in managing a linguistic QA team. My main tasks were:- Managing the team workflow, including tracking testing activities and outcome- Briefing the testing team in their daily tasks- Supporting the testing team- Reporting testing activities and results to the project manager and client -
Senior Localization TesterKeywords Studios Nov 2016 - Mar 2017Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAs a Senior Localization Tester I have gained first experience in leading the tester team to assure high localization quality. Apart from testing, my main tasks were:- Supervision of testers- Support of testers- Quality assurance of testing work- Support of the team lead in preparing, monitoring and reporting on tasks for the testers -
Localization TesterKeywords Studios Oct 2015 - Nov 2016Montreal Und Umgebung, KanadaAs a German Linguistic Tester I have gained through multiple interesting projects experience in linguistic quality assurance. My main tasks were:- Verification and improvement of translation- Verification and improvement of localization- Verification of the integrity of the UI- Reporting of Bugs following a guideline -
Cooperative Student - Business TechnologistAtos Sep 2012 - Sep 2015Frankfurt Am Main Area, GermanyDuring my studies at the Cooperative State University in Mannheim, I worked fulltime at Atos. While collecting professional experience in the IT Service Provider business, I connected the theoretical knowledge gained in university to 'real-life' problems, businesses face today.During my versatile assignments at Atos I gained experience in different departments:The first year I supported the marketing department. I contributed in the preparation of sales materials and events, while learning about the basic needs businesses face today and especially which can be how addressed.The second year was split into Project Management and Service Desk Management. In the project management I supported the project manager on the project documentation. During my work in the Service Desk Management team at Atos in Dublin, I learned and applied in depth ITIL processes, especially those regarding Help or Service Desks, while supporting the second and third level technicians in their daily tasks.The final year I contributed in two IT and Business Consulting projects, consulting on the software development process and a Compliance project. During my work I could not only significantly contribute to the solution offered to the clients, but could also conduct research on the GRC topic. The research was focused on the Risk Management in IT Outsourcing Projects for Banks (Bachelor Thesis). -
TrainerGhw High Rope Course Jun 2006 - Aug 2012Hückeswagen, GermanyAt GHW I worked during my High School, whenever I was free. After starting with 14 years in the basic customer service, such as greeting the clients, preparing them for the High Rope Courses, I build up my first work experience. Next to the daily clients that came to climb for a few hours, we also welcomed businesses for team building activities. I learned very much about how teams work together and how to enhance collaboration, since I was also trusted conducting these team workshops. Later on, I was furthermore asked to supervise and train other employees.In the cold winter months I set up the webpage, which is today still in use (Content modified; content in German): www.ghw-klettergarten.de
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Can Akguen Education Details
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Cooperative State University Baden Württemberg2.3 -
Leibniz Gymnasium Remscheid1.7 (91% ~ A-)
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Can Akguen attended Cooperative State University Baden Württemberg, Leibniz Gymnasium Remscheid.
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