Burak A.

Project Manager - Business Analyst - Product Manager

Greater Istanbul

About

I am an experienced business analyst and product owner with over 14 years of experience in project management. I specialize in analyzing and optimizing complex IT systems, preparing functional requirements, and ensuring the successful execution of technology-driven projects. My background includes a strong focus on business analysis, process modeling, and delivering impactful solutions for global organizations. I have successfully managed cross-functional teams and coordinated projects across diverse regions, including Turkey, the Middle East, and Africa.

Experience

  • Parolapara (Hybrid)
    • Proje Yöneticisi
      Oct 2025 - May 2026 · 8 mos

    • Proje Yöneticisi
      Oct 2025 - May 2026 · 8 mos

  • Business/ System Analyst at Wipelot IoT
    Jun 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    ● Understand and follow software development lifecycles to ensure smooth project execution ● Examine and analyze existing IT systems and business models, identifying system requirements to optimize business operations ● Organize and manage meetings with stakeholders and customers to gather feedback and align project objectives ● Create functional requirements and business analysis documents to define clear project goals and deliverables ● Develop use cases and business rules tailored to specific project demands, ensuring system functionality meets business needs ● Design related diagrams and flowcharts to visually represent system processes and workflows ● Prepare test documents for software developers and test engineers to ensure rigorous quality assurance during development ● Update and revise business analysis documents as needed to reflect structural changes during ongoing projects ● Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability in understanding and addressing business needs and priorities ● Work closely with both internal and external clients, presenting proposals and delivering solutions that align with client expectations ● Identify potential solutions, assess their technical and business suitability, and recommend the most effective approach ● Lead the development of solutions and contribute to product development to meet both technical and user requirements ● Collaborate with programmers, developers, testers, and end users to ensure technical compatibility and high levels of user satisfaction ● Oversee and document testing schedules for complete systems, ensuring all tests are properly conducted and results are documented

  • Project Manager at HERE Technologies
    Aug 2009 - Jun 2022 · 12 yrs 11 mos

    ● Led data collection for fieldwork related to navigation systems, integrating collected information into the HERE Database ● Managed project workflows and facilitated communication between departments across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey regions ● Oversaw data analysis and database integration processes for acquired 3rd party sources, developing standards and process flows for the integration tasks across multiple regions ● Organized and coordinated temporary field operators to achieve full map coverage for the Turkey Project ● Managed projects involving fieldwork, spatial data integration, and data quality evaluation in key Middle Eastern, African, and Turkish markets ● Updated road networks, Point of Interest (POI) data, and addressing infrastructure for navigation in East and Inner Anatolia, as well as the Mediterranean regions of Turkey ● Provided technical customer support, increasing usage of HERE Maps API while overseeing testing and the development of internally built software ● Created and managed project and cost plans, working closely with foreign management teams and data production units to ensure project success ● Led change detection activities using GPS data in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey regions to keep map data accurate and up to date ● Responsible for implementing updates to the HERE Maps platform based on customer feedback to enhance usability and functionality ● Planned and coordinated test projects, reporting results to major automotive companies such as FORD, BMW, Mercedes, and VW ● Analyzed the quality of the database and generated detailed reports to assess data integrity and performance ● Led specialized projects related to RAPID (road signs), ADAS (autonomous driving systems), pedestrian geometry, and truck regulations across the Middle East & Africa regions ● Created and nurtured an online community, "Donanımhaber.com," helping users engage with and contribute to the map creation platform

  • Harita Mühendisi at Altınoluk Belediyesi
    Dec 2008 - Aug 2009 · 9 mos

    Proje Ölçüm ve Kontrol