Salih Sarikaya — Product Manager
Fintech & Health AI Leader Driving Social Impact Computational Social Scientist: I specialize in architecting AI-first systems in highly regulated domains like finance and healthcare. Entrepreneurial product leader with a proven ability to bring startup innovation culture to Fortune 50 companies. 10+ years of experience in leading product launch, software development, data science solutions, product marketing and growth working in the mobile, digital and consumer space internationally. Being passionate about customer and growth with data, I developed analytical and creative business strategies for many products to reach from zero to millions of active users within a short period of time. Computational social scientist: Master’s in (Computational) Sociology with a thesis focused on Data Analysis and social semantics. Co-founded a startup called WhatsAround, where I worked with a small talented group to build a social platform centered around a connected mobile wallet and marketplace built on a blockchain. I led strategic products from planning to delivery. I aspire to help build and grow products people love with the help of experience from different industry verticals. Awards: •Technology Advocate: Recognized as one of the key thought leaders in tech, blockchain, and data science (CES, Onalytica, MOZ, KLOUT, Business Insider) I have spoken at several international conferences. Specialties: Financial Services - FinTech, Cloud Technologies, Data Science, Machine Learning, e-Commerce, Supply Chain, Social-Mobile Platforms, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Databases, Agile Software Development, Scrum Methodologies
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Health AI leader with expertise in product management and data-driven strategies.
Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
Experience: 16 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Product Management
- Fintech
- Data Science
- Growth
- Blockchain
- Digital Strategy
- Analytics
- Data Journalism
- Web Development
Career Highlights
- Expert in architecting AI-first systems in finance and healthcare.
- Proven track record of driving product growth to millions of users.
- Recognized thought leader in blockchain and data science.
Work Experience
Walmart
Staff Product Manager - Fintech & Payments (E2E Customer Experience & AI/ML & Personalization) (5 yrs 3 mos)
Albertsons Companies
Lead Product Manager, Loyalty & Rewards Payments (Omni-Channel Pricing & Promotions) (1 yr)
eBay
Sr. Technical Product Manager - Growth (Distributed Commerce & Loyalty - VIP) (1 yr)
Product Marketing Manager, Cloud Data Platforms (1 yr)
WhatsAround
Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder - Healthy Rewards - Crypto Payments (1 yr)
Smartereum
Co-Founder & Head of Product, Blockchain - Crypto Digital Financial Tools (2 yrs)
Digital Review
Head of Digital Platforms & CTO (2 yrs)
Trends & Analytics Lead (2 yrs)
Tech Blogger / Data Journalist (1 yr)
Full Stack Engineer (1 yr)
Education
Master's degree at Istanbul University
Master's degree at Istanbul University
Executive Education at The Wharton School
BA at Uludag University