Yunus Emre Yücel

Senior Product Manager

5+
Years Experience
4x
Product Growth
5x
Monthly Signups
99%
Customer Satisfaction

About Me

I'm a product manager with 5+ years of experience shaping and shipping digital products across B2C and B2B companies in Europe and Turkey. I've worked on everything from e-commerce launches and SaaS platforms to marketplace logistics and edtech apps.

My sweet spot is identifying overlooked friction points and turning them into scalable product improvements. I'm pragmatic, collaborative, and passionate about building products that make life easier, faster, or more delightful for users.

Outside of work, I enjoy painting, music, and exploring sustainable living practices. I aim to combine my personal values with my professional path and eventually build something of my own that does the same.

My Approach

Research First
I combine qualitative discovery and quantitative data to inform every product move.
Prioritise Impact
I use OKRs and structured prioritisation to keep teams focused on what matters.
Design for Use
I collaborate closely with design and engineering to validate flows and usability before building.
Own the Outcome
I follow up after launch, measure results, and continuously iterate.

Professional Experience

The Despatch Company

Senior Product Manager
May 2023 - Present
Drove 4x usage growth for the "Neuro" product by shifting to a data-driven culture, using PostHog and competitive analysis to guide feature development and strategic decision-making.
Boosted product quality and customer satisfaction by implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) and proactive monitoring systems, significantly reducing bugs before they impacted users.
Mentored fellow Product Managers, fostering their professional growth and championing the adoption of product management best practices across the team.
Own the entire product lifecycle for Neuro, a platform connecting e-commerce stores with carriers and marketplaces, managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder alignment.

Getir

Product Manager
Sep 2022 - Oct 2023
Managed the Getir Water app and vendor web panel, steering a 100% increase in Monthly Active Users (MAU), conversion, and retention through strategic product discovery initiatives.
Applied data analytics to drive continuous product improvement, leading to enhanced user experience and customer satisfaction across the platform.
Championed a data-driven approach to product improvement, leveraging analytics tools to enhance user experience and drive customer satisfaction metrics.

Kunduz

Product Manager
Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
Managed web platform products aimed at boosting user acquisition, achieving a 50% increase in Turkey and a 5x increase in monthly signups through effective user experience optimization.
Enhanced web page SEO and user experience, leading to higher customer satisfaction and increased web impressions through conversion funnel optimization.
Improved existing user funnel by creating hypotheses and testing them with A/B tests, continuously optimizing the user journey and conversion rates.

Vivense

Product Owner
Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
Played a major part in the successful launch of VivenseLondon.co.uk, working closely with marketing teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies that exceeded initial targets.
Successfully managed the development of Order Management System and Basket service with Stripe payment integration for vivenselondon.com as minimum viable products.
Managed product backlog and stakeholder expectations, ensuring alignment between product development and business objectives while collaborating with engineering teams.

Peoplise

Junior Product Manager
May 2019 - Sep 2019
Actively worked on developing the employee onboarding product, which led to the company's exit, collaborating with a team of three developers throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work orders and created mock-up designs to communicate across teams and build MVP requirements.
Conducted market analysis to identify opportunities, leading to the development of MVP requirements and product specifications that contributed to strategic growth.

Skills & Expertise

Product Strategy

Product Strategy & Vision OKR Framework Product Discovery Product Roadmapping Go-to-Market Strategy

Analytics & Data

Mixpanel Amplitude Google Analytics PostHog Segment Branch GTM

Team & Process

Agile Methodologies Cross-functional Leadership Mentoring Stakeholder Management UX Research A/B Testing

Product Tools

Figma Jira Confluence ClickUp Miro Notion

Growth & Optimization

Funnel Optimization User Acquisition Conversion Optimization SEO Strategy International Expansion

Technical Skills

Wireframing Prototyping API Integration SQL HTML/CSS

AI & Automation

Prompting AI Automations Cursor Gemini ChatGPT Framer Figma AI

Detailed Case Studies

Neuro Product: 4x Growth Through Data-Driven Culture

The Despatch Company 2023-2024

Transformed product development culture by implementing analytics and competitive intelligence, driving 4x usage growth.

The Challenge

  • Neuro product had stagnant user engagement
  • Development decisions were based on assumptions rather than data
  • No competitive intelligence framework in place
  • Team lacked clear metrics for success

My Approach

  • Implemented PostHog analytics for comprehensive user behavior tracking
  • Established competitive analysis framework with quarterly reviews
  • Created data-driven feature prioritization process
  • Introduced Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices
  • Built proactive monitoring systems for early issue detection

Key Features Implemented

Advanced Analytics Dashboard: Real-time user behavior insights
Predictive Monitoring: Automated alerts for potential issues
A/B Testing Framework: Systematic feature validation
User Feedback Loop: Direct customer input integration
4x Product Usage Growth
Successfully transformed product development culture, resulting in measurable user engagement improvements and significantly reduced bug rates through proactive monitoring.

Getir Water: 100% MAU Growth Through UX Redesign

Getir 2022-2023

Doubled monthly active users by redesigning the water delivery app and vendor panel, improving conversion and retention.

The Challenge

  • Poor user experience in water marketplace app homepage
  • Complex and inefficient vendor management system
  • Low conversion rates from app visits to orders
  • High customer support tickets due to usability issues

My Approach

  • Conducted comprehensive user research and analytics review
  • Redesigned app user interface with focus on campaigns
  • Streamlined vendor panel for better efficiency
  • Implemented integration between marketplace app and other water brand systems
  • Implemented scheduled delivery feature

Key Features Implemented

One-Click Reordering: Simplified repeat purchase flow
Scheduled Delivery: AI-powered optimal delivery times
Vendor Dashboard Redesign: Intuitive order management interface
ERP System Integrations: Enhanced customer visibility
100% MAU Increase
Doubled monthly active users while improving conversion rates by 85% and user retention by 120% through strategic UX improvements and vendor experience optimization.

US Market Expansion: 5x Monthly Signups Growth

Kunduz 2021-2022

Played a significant part in international expansion into the US market, achieving 5x monthly signups growth through localization and SEO optimization.

The Challenge

  • Low user acquisition in the US market
  • Poor SEO performance for American search queries
  • Low sign-up conversion rates from US traffic
  • Limited understanding of US student behavior and preferences

My Approach

  • Conducted extensive US market research and user interviews
  • Implemented comprehensive SEO strategy for US-specific keywords
  • Redesigned user experience for American educational preferences
  • Created localized content strategy and marketing materials
  • Optimized conversion funnels based on US user behavior

Key Features Implemented

US-Localized Landing Pages: American educational context and language
Refactored Content System: US standardized test preparation features
SSO Integrations: US curriculum-aligned study materials
Question Flow on Web: Study groups and peer collaboration tools
5x Monthly Signups Growth
Achieved remarkable international expansion with 50% increase in Turkey sign-up rates as well, significantly improved organic search rankings, and established strong foothold in the competitive US education market.

VivenseLondon Launch: International E-Commerce Expansion

Vivense 2020-2021

Successfully launched UK e-commerce platform with complete logistics integration and localized payment solutions.

The Challenge

  • Expanding from Turkish market to competitive UK home furnishing market
  • No existing infrastructure for UK operations and logistics
  • Need for localized payment systems and user experience
  • Complex order management requirements for international shipping

My Approach

  • Led cross-functional collaboration with marketing and logistics teams
  • Developed comprehensive go-to-market strategy for UK launch
  • Managed product backlog with focus on MVP delivery timeline
  • Collaborated with engineering teams on technical feasibility assessments
  • Ensured alignment between business goals and stakeholder expectations

Key Features Implemented

Order Management System: Complete UK logistics integration
Stripe Payment Integration: Localized payment solutions for UK market
Shopping Cart System: Optimized basket service for international shipping
Admin Panel & Marketing Tools: UK-specific operations management
Successful UK Market Entry
Successfully launched VivenseLondon.co.uk on time and on budget, establishing strong foundation for Vivense's international expansion with complete e-commerce infrastructure.

Harmonise Product: Employee Onboarding Platform That Drove Company Exit

Peoplise 2019

Led market research, MVP development, and product creation that became a key factor in company growth and successful exit to major Turkish enterprises.

The Challenge

  • Existing employee onboarding tool was too basic and didn't meet customer needs
  • Growing market demand for comprehensive onboarding solutions
  • Companies had diverse requirements that our current product wasn't addressing
  • Competitive landscape was rapidly evolving with new feature expectations

My Approach

  • Conducted intensive market research and competitive analysis globally
  • Analyzed features and competitive advantages of existing solutions
  • Identified easy customization and competitive pricing as our market differentiators
  • Designed MVP structure and feature prioritization with development team
  • Created detailed wireframes to communicate product vision
  • Managed product development using Scrum framework

Key Features Implemented

Customizable Onboarding Flows: Easy and fast customization for different company needs
Competitive Pricing Model: Market-disrupting pricing strategy
Scalable Architecture: Built to handle enterprise-level requirements
User-Centric Design: Wireframed with focus on ease of use and efficiency
Company Exit Success
Harmonise product became a key growth driver leading to successful company exit. Now used by major companies across Turkey, establishing strong market presence in employee onboarding solutions.

Personal Interests

Beyond product management, I'm passionate about adventure, creativity, and sustainable living

Scuba Diver

Exploring the underwater world as a certified professional diver. The ocean teaches patience, precision, and risk management - skills that translate perfectly to product strategy.

Guitar Player

Music fuels creativity and provides balance to analytical thinking. Guitar playing enhances my pattern recognition and helps me approach problems with artistic sensibility.

Sustainable Farming

Passionate about growing my own vegetables, fruits, and specialty crops. Farming teaches long-term planning, patience, and the value of nurturing growth - principles I apply to product development.

Let's Talk

I'm open to both B2C and B2B Product Manager roles across Europe, with remote or hybrid options. Ready to bring data-driven product strategy to your team.

Available for immediate start • EU/Remote