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Tech entrepreneur with 10+ years of experience in conducting behavioural research, building digital solutions and creating marketing strategy mainly through the two companies I started that collectively generated more than $4M in revenue with an average of 37% year-on-year growth.Some of my key achievements during this time include:
Malaria Consortium
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Organisational Impact SpecialistMalaria ConsortiumUnited Kingdom -
ResearcherOxford Biosecurity Group May 2024 - PresentLondon Area, United KingdomVital Industries Backup Plans Project investigates and develops response plans to ensure vital industries can remain operational during an extreme pandemic where personal protective equipment (PPE) is insufficient.Research Questions;1- What adaptations were made to protect vital infrastructure (food, water, energy, PPE manufacturing, and communications) workers against COVID-19?2- How could COVID-19 adaptations be improved to work for a highly transmissible pathogen that masks are… Show more Vital Industries Backup Plans Project investigates and develops response plans to ensure vital industries can remain operational during an extreme pandemic where personal protective equipment (PPE) is insufficient.Research Questions;1- What adaptations were made to protect vital infrastructure (food, water, energy, PPE manufacturing, and communications) workers against COVID-19?2- How could COVID-19 adaptations be improved to work for a highly transmissible pathogen that masks are insufficient protection for?3- What novel adaptations could protect vital workers in an extreme pandemic?My primary responsibility is to answer these questions for the telecommunications industry. Show less -
Product Manager/FounderNeurolize Aug 2018 - Feb 2024London, England, United Kingdom• Managed a team of engineers, software developers and academics to develop a digital platform for sharing scientific know-how. Our MVP which was adopted by 4 universities, transferred the know-how of a cognitive scientist thus enabling non-experts to take advantage of the field while also making it 20X easier to use.• Introduced and acted as the OKR master to ensure alignment and accountability between and within teams. As a result, overall productivity tripled, and the product team missed… Show more • Managed a team of engineers, software developers and academics to develop a digital platform for sharing scientific know-how. Our MVP which was adopted by 4 universities, transferred the know-how of a cognitive scientist thus enabling non-experts to take advantage of the field while also making it 20X easier to use.• Introduced and acted as the OKR master to ensure alignment and accountability between and within teams. As a result, overall productivity tripled, and the product team missed 30% fewer deadlines compared to the year prior. • Facilitated stakeholder interaction especially between users and the product team resulted in simplifying the product and its features which in turn reduced the team's workload by two-thirds and led to an 80% reduction in time to design an experiment by researchers.• Led a series of university-wide trainings on the use of neurotechnology and neuroscience techniques for academic researchers from different fields that increased data collection through our MVP by 122% within 6 months. Show less -
Event CoordinatorGoogle For Startups Uk Aug 2019 - Jan 2021London, United KingdomCampus Pitch lunch is an event I've created in collaboration with Google for Startups team as a member of the Startup Cafe. The event has two phases. The first phase aims to provide startups with a safe environment to practice their pitch. Googlers and cafe members get together for lunch to give feedback on the pitchers. The second phase of the event put potential investors and pitchers who made progress with their pitch together. -
Head Of Marketing/ Board MemberBogazici Sultans Football May 2017 - Oct 2018Istanbul, TurkeyCreated and managed digital communication channelsManaged merchandising procurement and salesOrganized eventsRaised funds -
Marketing Manager/ Research And Measurement Strategist/ Co-FounderNeuroscientific Research Mar 2013 - Aug 2018Istanbul, Turkey• Spearheaded the use of neurotechnology to understand the unconscious drivers of human behaviour which, in one example, helped decision-makers get a 7x return on their investment into the research project.• Designed and implemented more than 50 research projects conducting interviews, focus groups and surveys as well as neuroscientific techniques to create actionable insights that, in one example, increased the NPS of a website by 64%• Led a multidisciplinary team of marketers… Show more • Spearheaded the use of neurotechnology to understand the unconscious drivers of human behaviour which, in one example, helped decision-makers get a 7x return on their investment into the research project.• Designed and implemented more than 50 research projects conducting interviews, focus groups and surveys as well as neuroscientific techniques to create actionable insights that, in one example, increased the NPS of a website by 64%• Led a multidisciplinary team of marketers, designers and human resource experts to create the employer strategy and brand of the biggest conglomerate in Turkey. Since then, the company has been selected as the best place to work for 6 years in a row.• Raised more than $500k from equity-free sources through innovation awards and grants as well as international accelerator Start-Up Chile. Show less
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Head Of Growth / Board MemberSwitch Database Apr 2017 - Jun 2018Istanbul, TurkeyCreated and communicated brand visionConducted market researchManaged marketing channelsDesigned messagingManaged clientsSales -
Search Marketing AnalystUniversal Mccann Search Dec 2012 - Mar 2013Istanbul, TurkeyCreated CampaignsReported ResultsSuggested Optimizations -
Credit Monitoring & Follow Up InternTeb Leasing Jun 2010 - Aug 2010Analyzed Incoming Projects to Determine the StatusCoordinated Customer-Department CommunicationOrganized Sales Data
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Intern At Organization & Customer Services DepartmentGuides Of Istanbul Jun 2009 - Dec 2009Beyoglu,IstanbulManaged Customer-Agency CommunicationsOrganized Tour PlansCoordinated Tours
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Frequently Asked Questions about Okan Özbek
What company does Okan Özbek work for?
Okan Özbek works for Malaria Consortium
What is Okan Özbek's role at the current company?
Okan Özbek's current role is Organisational Impact Specialist.
What schools did Okan Özbek attend?
Okan Özbek attended Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, University Of Iowa.
What skills is Okan Özbek known for?
Okan Özbek has skills like Market Research, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, English, Marketing Research, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Research, Strategic Planning, Creative Work.
Who are Okan Özbek's colleagues?
Okan Özbek's colleagues are Taye Woldegebriel (Fcca, Mba), Sadi Mwanga, Elizabeth Tutsubira, Marle Tonny, Oyebode Adebowale M.ed, Cpm, Juliao Condoane, Abdoulaye Sama.
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