Oguzhan (Oz) Y.
Applied AI Consultant
Experience
Applied AI Consultant
Bertelsmann SE & Co. (Smart Agency)
- Designed and built comprehensive AI infrastructure and products for Smart Agency, Bertelsmann's initiative guiding German Mittelstand companies into digital markets.
- Re-architected AI infrastructure on AWS.
- Developed agent-based ecosystem for firm-specific data retrieval and content strategy generation.
- Organized cross-functional teams.
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Green Unified Scenarios (GUS)
- Transitioned TreesAI into GUS, focusing on open-source ABM simulation frameworks to address climate change.
- Secured non-equity funding from organizations like Google and Morgan Stanley.
- Established paid client relationships.
- Led fundraising efforts to accelerate development.
Consulting Engineer Expert
Universal Music Group
- Designed and implemented data infrastructure for Universal Music’s Netflix-like live concert application.
Consulting Data Engineer
Get Safe (Coya Insurance)
- Designed and implemented insurance automated claim and payout pipeline.
Co-Founder & CTO
Lucidminds AI
- Developed innovative data-intensive AI products.
- Published influential white papers tackling societal issues.
- Led the team in applying complex systems theory to real-world problems.
- Initiated and directed merger discussions, showcasing leadership in strategic negotiations.
Consulting Data Engineer
Takeaway.com
- Hired team of data engineers.
- Redesigned and implemented the global data infrastructure.
Consulting Data Engineer
upday for Samsung
- Designed and implemented big data infrastructure, analysis, and reporting for the news app with over 1 million MAU.
Big Data Engineer
Treatwell UK
Software Engineer
Delivery Hero
Software Engineer
Ideal Wealth Management
Summary
Founder-level AI engineer and consultant with 13+ years of experience building production systems and leading applied AI projects. Former Co-Founder & CTO of Lucidminds AI, where I took research concepts to 0→1 products (TreesAI, GUS, Dataville). Recent work includes agentic digitization for Bertelsmann and LACE, a research companion for knowledge workers. I bring expertise in AI integration, privacy-aware architectures, and scaling AI adoption for Fortune 1000 and startup clients.
Over the years, I have led teams in creating data-intensive AI products, re-architecting infrastructures, and managing successful fundraising efforts. I continuously strive to leverage my technical expertise and strategic vision to deliver solid results and pave the way for future digital advancements.
Languages
Education
Istanbul Bilgi University
Bachelor’s Degree · Computer Science · İstanbul, Turkey
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