Hi 👋🏻 , I'm Sami.
Head of
Head of
Innovation.
Innovation.
Innovative executive in digital banking and strategic transformation, holding an MBA and pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Portsmouth. Passionate about fintech, artificial intelligence, content creation, aviation and gaming.
Latest Blog Posts
Sharing experiences, knowledge and some personal news.
Latest Blog Posts
Sharing experiences, knowledge and some personal news.
Latest Blog Posts
Sharing experiences, knowledge and some personal news.
Projects
Work Experience 💼
National Bank of Kuwait
Head of Innovation Strategy
Kuwait City, Kuwait
April 2019 – Present
Leading strategic planning and implementation of innovative initiatives, focusing on advancing digital solutions and fintech partnerships.
National Bank of Kuwait
Head of Innovation Strategy
April 2019 – Present
Leading strategic planning and implementation of innovative initiatives, focusing on advancing digital solutions and fintech partnerships.
National Bank of Kuwait
Head of Innovation Strategy
Kuwait City, Kuwait
April 2019 – Present
Leading strategic planning and implementation of innovative initiatives, focusing on advancing digital solutions and fintech partnerships.
Challenger Insider
Founder
Istanbul, Türkiye
July 2020 – Present
My side project focused on fintech news and global digital bank directory.
Challenger Insider
Founder
July 2020 – Present
My side project focused on fintech news and global digital bank directory.
Challenger Insider
Founder
Istanbul, Türkiye
July 2020 – Present
My side project focused on fintech news and global digital bank directory.
Turkish Air Force
Lieutenant
Ankara, Türkiye
February 2018 – January 2019
• Mandatory military service at the Ministry of National Defense.
Turkish Air Force
Lieutenant
February 2018 – January 2019
• Mandatory military service at the Ministry of National Defense.
Turkish Air Force
Lieutenant
Ankara, Türkiye
February 2018 – January 2019
• Mandatory military service at the Ministry of National Defense.
Interbank Card Center (BKM)
Digital Marketing Manager
Istanbul, Türkiye
July 2015 – January 2018
BKM Express and TROY
Interbank Card Center (BKM)
Digital Marketing Manager
July 2015 – January 2018
BKM Express and TROY
Interbank Card Center (BKM)
Digital Marketing Manager
Istanbul, Türkiye
July 2015 – January 2018
BKM Express and TROY
BNP Paribas JV
Digital Marketing and Web Assistant Manager
Istanbul, Türkiye
June 2013 – July 2015
CEPTETEB
BNP Paribas JV
Digital Marketing and Web Assistant Manager
June 2013 – July 2015
CEPTETEB
BNP Paribas JV
Digital Marketing and Web Assistant Manager
Istanbul, Türkiye
June 2013 – July 2015
CEPTETEB
Pixelplus Interactive
Community Manager
Istanbul, Türkiye
March 2012 - September 2012
Pixelplus and Likeable Istanbul
Pixelplus Interactive
Community Manager
March 2012 - September 2012
Pixelplus and Likeable Istanbul
Pixelplus Interactive
Community Manager
Istanbul, Türkiye
March 2012 - September 2012
Pixelplus and Likeable Istanbul
Ereyon
Social Media Manager
Izmir, Türkiye
2010 - 2011
Translate a wide variety of documents, including marketing materials, websites, and technical manuals, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
Work with international clients to localize content, making it accessible and appealing to target markets.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to deadlines.
Ereyon
Social Media Manager
2010 - 2011
Translate a wide variety of documents, including marketing materials, websites, and technical manuals, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
Work with international clients to localize content, making it accessible and appealing to target markets.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to deadlines.
Ereyon
Social Media Manager
Izmir, Türkiye
2010 - 2011
Translate a wide variety of documents, including marketing materials, websites, and technical manuals, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
Work with international clients to localize content, making it accessible and appealing to target markets.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to deadlines.
Tesco Kipa
Cashier
Izmir, Türkiye
2009
Translate a wide variety of documents, including marketing materials, websites, and technical manuals, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
Work with international clients to localize content, making it accessible and appealing to target markets.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to deadlines.
Tesco Kipa
Cashier
2009
Translate a wide variety of documents, including marketing materials, websites, and technical manuals, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
Work with international clients to localize content, making it accessible and appealing to target markets.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to deadlines.
Tesco Kipa
Cashier
Izmir, Türkiye
2009
Translate a wide variety of documents, including marketing materials, websites, and technical manuals, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
Work with international clients to localize content, making it accessible and appealing to target markets.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to deadlines.
GamePro & LEVEL
Writer
Istanbul, Türkiye
2006 - 2009
It was my first job, writing for GamePro.
GamePro & LEVEL
Writer
2006 - 2009
It was my first job, writing for GamePro.
GamePro & LEVEL
Writer
Istanbul, Türkiye
2006 - 2009
It was my first job, writing for GamePro.
Education 🎓
University of Portsmouth
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
2023 — 2026
University of Portsmouth
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
2023 — 2026
University of Portsmouth
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
2023 — 2026
Izmir University of Economics
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2014 — 2017
Izmir University of Economics
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2014 — 2017
Izmir University of Economics
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2014 — 2017
Anadolu University
Business Administration
2010 — 2014
Anadolu University
Business Administration
2010 — 2014
Anadolu University
Business Administration
2010 — 2014
Dokuz Eylul University
Associate Degree
2008 — 2010
Dokuz Eylul University
Associate Degree
2008 — 2010
Dokuz Eylul University
Associate Degree
2008 — 2010
Stack
Hardware and software I use on a regular basis.
Stack
Hardware and software I use on a regular basis.
