Arzu Yilmaz

• Accountable for maximizing the value of Lafburg by translating business goals, user needs, and stakeholder input into actionable development priorities.

• Managed and prioritized the Product Backlog using GitHub Issues, ensuring it was transparent, visible, and understood by the team.

• Developed and clearly communicated the product goal, aligning the team around a shared vision for the platform.

• Created, refined, and communicated product backlog items (PIBs), ensuring they were actionable, prioritized, and aligned with strategic objectives.

• Designing end-to-end user workflows and system integration points using my manufacturing, academic experience and field research.

• Collaborated directly with factory managers, engineers, and field staff to validate requirements and iterate on solutions.

• Performed market research and competitive analysis by attending machinery fairs, visiting factories, holding online meetings, observing machine users on production floors, and evaluating competitors' products to generate detailed reports and insights for product positioning.

• Defined and maintained the product backlog, ensuring transparency, prioritization, and alignment with business goals.

• Created product documentation, training materials, and presentations to facilitate adoption and stakeholder communication.

• Organizing tech events in Amsterdam focused on entrepreneurship, networking, and tech knowledge to drive innovation for entrepreneurs and tech professionals

• Building collaborations with leading tech companies like HP, Xebia, Dexter Energy and Azerion, etc.

• Creating and leading a new volunteer team of 10 for each event

• Arranging speakers and startups from leading tech companies to inspire and influence attendees

• Creating and designing social media content, posters, and printed materials such as roll-up banners, speaker cards, etc.