Bora KÖKEN

Product Owner
Izmir, TR.

About

Highly accomplished Product Owner and Senior Business Analyst with over 10 years of experience specializing in mobile and web application development, backlog management, and Agile methodologies. Certified PSPO I, adept at driving product strategy, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading cross-functional remote teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and measurable business impact.

Work

LOGO Business Solutions
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Product Owner

Summary

Leads product strategy and backlog execution for three distinct mobile and back-office applications, optimizing development and market alignment for key business solutions.

Highlights

Manages the complete product lifecycle for 3 distinct applications, including mobile and back-office components, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.

Drives the development and enhancement of Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Mobile Sales products, improving operational efficiency and field sales by an estimated 15%.

Orchestrates backlog management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication using Agile and Scrum methodologies, accelerating feature delivery by 20%.

Cultivates highly effective collaboration within a 5+ year remote team environment, facilitating seamless product development and achieving on-time releases.

LOGO Business Solutions
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Business Analysis Consultant

Summary

Provided comprehensive business analysis for CRM software, spanning mobile (iOS/Android), web, and desktop applications, alongside API development.

Highlights

Conducted in-depth business analysis for a CRM software application, covering both iOS and Android mobile platforms, improving user experience by 10%.

Managed product backlog, analysis, documentation, training, and presentation processes for CRM software across web, desktop, and API interfaces, reducing communication gaps by 25%.

Collaborated extensively with cross-functional teams (Developers, UX, Support, Stakeholders) to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products, achieving 95% project completion rate.

Streamlined documentation and training processes for CRM software, enhancing user adoption and team efficiency across 5+ internal departments.

LOGO Business Solutions
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Senior Business Analyst

Summary

Spearheaded the creation and delivery of a new mobile application for the Business Process Management Platform, significantly enhancing accessibility and process automation.

Highlights

Led the successful creation and launch of a new mobile application (iOS & Android) for the Business Process Management Platform, increasing user engagement by 30%.

Managed end-to-end product backlog, analysis, documentation, training, and presentation processes for the BPM mobile application, reducing development cycle time by 15%.

Provided expert analysis for product development across web and desktop applications and APIs, supporting a BPM software ecosystem utilized by 500+ users.

Facilitated the adoption and understanding of the BPM Workflow Process Automation system through effective documentation and training initiatives, improving process compliance by 20%.

LOGO Business Solutions
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Business Analyst

Summary

Performed critical analysis, testing, documentation, and support functions for a web B2B software, ensuring operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

Highlights

Conducted thorough analysis and testing for a web-based B2B software, identifying and resolving 100+ critical issues to ensure system stability.

Developed comprehensive documentation and training materials for the B2B platform, reducing user support inquiries by 15%.

Provided essential support for the B2B software, improving user experience and system reliability over a 4+ year tenure.

Collaborated with development teams to implement new features, contributing to a 10% increase in platform functionality.

LOGO Business Solutions
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Project and Services Specialist

Summary

Executed analysis, testing, documentation, and support for a web-based CRM Software, contributing to its initial deployment and user readiness.

Highlights

Performed detailed analysis and testing for a web CRM Software, ensuring functional integrity and alignment with business requirements for 50+ key features.

Contributed to the development of user documentation and training resources, supporting the successful implementation of the CRM system for 200+ users.

Provided direct user support, addressing inquiries and resolving issues to optimize the CRM software experience within a tight 8-month timeframe.

Education

Anadolu University, AÖF

Computer Programming

Yeditepe University

BSE

Industrial Engineering

Awards

Hackathon 2021 Winner (Bulut Ofis Application)

Awarded By

Logo Business Solutions

Led a 10-colleague hackathon team as Product Owner and Technical Lead over 6 weeks to develop 'Bulut Ofis,' a React Native mobile application for hybrid work desk reservations, winning the 2021 Hackathon.

Languages

Turkish
English

Certificates

User Experience Design (UX)

Issued By

BT Akademi

Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

Issued By

University of Virginia – Coursera

How to Manage a Remote Team

Issued By

GitLab - Coursera

Android and IOS App Development with Flutter

Issued By

Udemy

Advanced User Experience Design & Design Thinking

Issued By

BT Akademi

Product Management and Entrepreneurship in Games

Issued By

BTK Akademi

Certified Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)

Issued By

Scrum.org

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork, Mentoring, Leadership, Communication, Analytical Thinking.

Organizational Skills

Document Management, Collaboration, Delegation, Time Management, Resource Management, Team Management, Active Listening, Problem Solving, Multitasking.

Technical Skills

MS SQL Server, MS Office Suite, JIRA, Confluence, Figma, Balsamiq, Lucidchart, Google Ads, SEO, Flutter, React Native, UI/UX.

Interests

Hobbies

Video Games, Tabletop Games, Board Games, Musical Instruments (String), Windsurfing, Reading, Cooking, World Cuisine Recipes.