Burak KILICASLAN

IT Product Owner | Business Analyst Chapter Lead | MSc. Software Engineering | PSM | PSPO

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am an IT professional with 11 years of experience, bringing together deep expertise in Business Analysis, Product Management, and Agile Leadership with strong capabilities in data, AI, and emerging technologies. Almost the past 9 years at Ford Otosan, I have led large-scale digital transformation projects in procurement, finance, logistics and manufacturing, managing multimillion-euro product budgets and delivering solutions used by thousands of employees and suppliers worldwide. With a master’s degree in software engineering and certifications in Business Analysis, Product Management, and Machine Learning (AI), I bridge business needs with technology, creating measurable business value through innovation and process optimization. I am passionate about leveraging data and AI to drive insight and decision-making, I actively explore and apply new technologies to design smarter products, optimize operations, and empower teams. As both Product Owner and Scrum Master, I have coached agile teams, fostered collaboration, and built high-performing systems that align strategy, technology, and business outcomes.

Experience

  • Ford Otosan (11 yrs 6 mos)
    • IT Product Owner / Manager
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Managing directly two different cross-functional product teams (15 members) to deliver scalable solutions supporting €500M annual operational volume. • Successfully managed Industrial Material Management and Global Procurement Systems, utilized by 1000+ global suppliers and internal teams. • Drive product vision, backlog, and international stakeholder alignment, ensuring measurable business value. • Integrated AI technologies into procurement systems, enabling data-driven decision making and reducing inventory costs by €2M annually. • Established product roadmaps and KPIs, ensuring alignment with company goals and improving user satisfaction by 25% and increasing operational efficiency by 30%.

    • Team Lead - IT Business Analysis and Process Design
      Sep 2022 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Directed a team of 14 business analysts in the IT department, overseeing systems for manufacturing, IoT, logistics, PLM and quality management. • Project Lead for the transformation of Ford Craiova (Romania) purchasing systems aligning with corporate acquisition strategy, enabling international integration. • Delivered the SAP FI system Integration for Finance operations at Ford Craiova (Romania) • Coaching multiple development teams on agile principles and practices (Scrum, Kanban) and guiding the adoption of agile mindset across the organization. • Introduced metrics-driven approaches (KPIs, success measures) that enhanced transparency and decision-making in IT delivery. • Spearheaded R&D projects within the METU Technopark ecosystem.

    • IT Senior Business Analyst
      Dec 2017 - Sep 2022 · 4 yrs 10 mos

      • Delivered the Supplier Portal for Ford Otosan Procurement System (€2M budget, +1000 suppliers), reducing lead times and improving supply chain visibility across operations. • Initiated and designed the Smart Supply Chain Management system (€10M budget, +1000 suppliers), applying real-time analytics to monitor critical parts and minimizing production risks. • Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders, applying design thinking methodologies to improve requirements clarity and solution adoption. • Gathered, analyzed, and documented business requirements, translating them into clear technical specifications for development teams. • Designed data-driven dashboards and BI reports to support decision-making, enabling managers to track KPIs, supplier performance, and process efficiency. • Performed process analysis and optimization, using data insights to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall workflow efficiency. • Acted as a bridge between business units and IT, ensuring that delivered solutions addressed core business needs while being technically feasible.

  • Intern - Marketing, Strategy & Product Planning at Ford Otosan
    Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 · 2 mos

  • Intern - Production Planning at TUPRAS
    Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 · 2 mos