About Altan
I am a…
Brainstormer, Concerned citizen, Connector, Consultant, Engineer, Finance professional, Idea generator, Project manager, Technologist
Bio
I'm 43 with MSc. in Industrial Engineering from METU and BSc. in Mechanical Engineering from YTU... Based between Istanbul, Dubai. I have risk management, Analytics business consultancy, Business development experiences, x-GarantiBBVA, x-Maven, x-Experian, x-SAS
I'm passionate about
My expertise lies in engineering, business intelligence, and analytics modeling. I'm passionate about yachting, fascinated by new technologies, and enjoy trend watching and exploring startups.
An idea worth spreading
There's a significant and often overlooked surge in data today, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. The problem lies in our underutilization of this data for generating insights and making intelligent decisions; instead, it's predominantly being used for financial decisions and consumption. However, this data holds the potential to save countless lives—both human and wildlife. I firmly believe that the future of not just telecoms and the banking industry, but of humanity itself, hinges on how effectively we harness this invaluable resource.
Areas of expertise
Big Data Analytics, Business Consultancy, Innovation, Manufacturing Technology, Operations Research, Startups, thermodynamics
The TED story
I started following TED in 2006 during my graduate education. I contributed in translation inititatives. Attended TedX events in the region, recently TedXIstanbul 2015.
Things you might not know
Strategy building, structured creative thinking, rapid innovative Idea building with TRIZ.