kbatuker

Led interdisciplinary app and blockchain teams simultaneously as product owner. Carried out product and go-to-market strategy, product discovery, backlog management, feature creation, customer journey mapping, performance analytics and go-to-market strategy, utilizing KIPs and ICE (Impact, Ease, Confidence) meter. Ensured timely delivery and high-quality outcomes by leveraging agile methodologies. Supervised community management, business development, marketing incentives and technical maintenance for RIDE features such as RIDE blockchain bridge, staking, farming and NFT rewards. Carried out tokenomics and sensitivity analyses and their short- and long-term impact on the price of the RIDE token. Took part in the 'Product Management Book Club' incentive in the company, reading a series of books from world-renowned authors over a course of 6 months. Was tutored by an agile coach and a senior product owner inside the company, and was given extra responsibilities on the company product circle.

Developed 'holorideApp' in Unity Engine, the VR home app for all holoride experiences, from inception to launch, handling the construction of MVVM architecture and integration of backend, middleware and REST API solutions. Worked both as the sole developer as well as in a dedicated scrum team, working with different VR Headsets of Meta, Pico and HTC. Developed various features and modules, including graphics, performance optimization, debugging systems, and integration of an XML UI module. Developed CI/CD pipelines and testing routines post-launch. Handled the maintenance of smart contracts for RIDE blockchain project, in the areas of staking, farming and asset bridging between Ethereum and MultiversX blockchains, using Solidity and Rust. Acted as interim software architect, organizing team rituals like sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives and weekly tech forums, where developers discussed current code architecture and possible new features. Led the data-driven initiative to identify app KPIs and analyzed feature performance of holorideApp. Participated in marketing events including IAA, Audi CLX and Audi Business Innovation, where I organized operations, held presentations and gave demos inside the car.

Worked with other R&D team members in a scrum methodology, testing cutting-edge technologies, new feature candidates to existing industrial AR products of the company. Worked on custom AR projects tailored to client needs. Using Unity Engine, created prototypes using the latest technological advancements and oversaw their integration into existing products such as RE’FLEKT ONE and RE’FLEKT Remote. Tested and benchmarked new hardware equipment such as Magic Leap, HoloLens and Vuzix M series, and researched compatibility with existing products.

Managed network operations for the biggest student dorm in Munich, Olympiadorf. Handled router configuration, technical service, and support for the student dorm network. Ensured reliable network performance and provided technical assistance to residents. Developed in-house tools for network infrastructure and shift management at OlyNet.