About me

Burak Karataş

Product & project specialist with a Computer Engineering background. I own the end-to-end development of ten web and mobile products at Doktorsitesi.com — from PRDs and backlog through sprint delivery and QA. Co-founder of ByBike Micromobility, GİRVAK Alumni, PMP candidate.

Burak Karataş speaking on stage
My Story

My journey began in my second year of university, when I founded ByBike — a micromobility software startup — and learned to own a product from roadmap to investor deck. Since then I've built NFT and staking products at a crypto exchange, and managed esports projects with sponsors like Red Bull and Intel.

Today at Doktorsitesi.com I own the end-to-end development of ten web and mobile products: writing PRDs, keeping a structured backlog, planning sprints, overseeing stage and production testing, and prioritizing what real customers need next. Currently pursuing an MSc in Industrial Engineering and preparing for the PMP certification.

Fast Facts
Based in — Istanbul, Türkiye
Co-Founder — ByBike Micromobility
Alumni — Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation (GİRVAK)
PMP candidate — Istanbul Institute, Feb 2026
Studying — MSc Industrial Engineering, Marmara University
Field volunteer — AFAD & Young Red Crescent
The toolbox

Skills & Tools

Product
Product & Project ManagementAgile & ScrumSprint Planning & BacklogRoadmapping & PRD WritingStakeholder ManagementMarket Research & QA
Tools
JiraConfluenceSlackTrelloClickUpFigmaGoogle AnalyticsClaude SkillsLucidchartMicrosoft Office
Technical
HTMLCSSReact JSNext JSSQLWorkflow AutomationComputer Engineering (BSc)
Languages
Turkish — NativeEnglish — B2 Upper-Intermediate
The foundation

Education & Beyond

Education
MSc Industrial Engineering
Marmara University (English) · 2026 — Present
BSc Computer Engineering
Istanbul Medipol University (English, 100% scholarship) · 2024
Science High School
İstek Kaşgarlı Mahmut · 2019
Certification & Community
PMI | PMP Course
Istanbul Institute · February 2026
Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation
GİRVAK Alumni · 2024 — Present
Volunteer Work
AFAD Volunteer
2023 — Present
Young Red Crescent
Earthquake field volunteer · 2023 Maraş
Google DSC Medipol
Board member · 2021 — 2023
Blockchain Club
Co-founder & co-president · 2021 — 2023
Off the clock

Hobbies

Football, airsoft, combat sports, and the outdoors — where I recharge and stay disciplined.

Football — Goalkeeper

Goalkeeper

Football

Between the posts — reading the game, commanding the box, and staying calm under pressure.

Airsoft — MilSim

MilSim

Airsoft

Tactical weekends in the field — teamwork, communication, and strategy in full-immersion scenarios.

Running — Endurance

Endurance

Running

Road and trail miles to clear the head, build stamina, and keep a steady rhythm outside sprint cycles.

Boxing — Combat sport

Combat sport

Boxing

Footwork, timing, and discipline in the ring — focus that carries straight into high-stakes product calls.

Body Building — Strength training

Strength training

Body Building

Structured programs, progressive overload, and consistency — the same mindset as shipping every sprint.

Camping — Outdoors

Outdoors

Camping

Off-grid nights, camp setups, and time away from screens — reset, recharge, and come back sharper.

Battlestations

My Setups

How my computer desk evolved year by year — from first laptop to today's product workflow.

2026 Work setup desk setup
2026Work setup

Day-to-day product desk — vertical monitor for specs and code, landscape screen for docs, and a clean dark-wood workspace.

  • Dual monitors
  • Tablet
  • Magic keyboard
  • Desk mat
  • Desk lamp
2026 Gaming setup desk setup
2026Gaming setup

RGB battlestation for off-hours — dual monitors, mechanical keyboard, and full ambient lighting for gaming and side builds.

  • Dual monitors
  • RGB mechanical keyboard
  • Gaming mouse & pad
  • Condenser mic
  • Gaming headset
  • RGB PC
2023 Crypto & build mode desk setup
2023Crypto & build mode

Exchange-side product work and side projects — more horsepower for research tabs, spreadsheets, and late-night specs.

  • Windows laptop
  • 24″ monitor
  • Full-size keyboard
  • Headset
  • USB-C hub
2022 Dual-screen build desk setup
2022Dual-screen build

Late university and early dev years — vertical monitor for code, iPad for notes, and RGB lighting for long build sessions.

  • MacBook
  • Dual monitors
  • iPad stand
  • Magic keyboard
  • MX Master mouse
  • HyperX mic
2021 Startup + university desk setup
2021Startup + university

ByBike founding and Google DSC board years — portable-first setup between dorm, meetings, and pitch decks.

  • Student laptop
  • 15″ portable monitor
  • Webcam
  • Notebook stack
Passport stamps

Countries I've Visited

Travel keeps perspective wide — add your country list and photos anytime.

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New York City

United States

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Boston

United States

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Helsinki

Finland

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Stockholm

Sweden

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Skopje

North Macedonia

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Tbilisi

Georgia

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Sarajevo

Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Mostar

Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Belgrade

Serbia

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Novi Sad

Serbia

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Northern Cyprus

Northern Cyprus

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