Metin Kaplan

Background

About Metin Kaplan

As a seasoned technology and business leader with over 21 years of international experience, I have a distinguished track record in steering technological innovation and team leadership across three continents. My expertise spans pioneering products within AI, Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure), SaaS, and digitalization, underpinned by robust skills in programming languages such as C, C++, and Java. My leadership has been instrumental in incubating engineering teams and establishing global engineering hubs in Germany, Italy, India, and China. In the past three years, I have embraced the role of Head of Business, where my responsibilities have expanded to managing business-related topics, including profit and loss (P&L), go-to-market (G2M) initiatives, and strategic planning. This role has sharpened my acumen in aligning technological innovation with business objectives, driving revenue growth, and enhancing market positioning. My multifaceted career has also encompassed roles in software development, project management, and strategic leadership positions. My domain expertise is vast, covering real-time automation systems, production engineering, product data lifecycle, and manufacturing execution management. This technical foundation, combined with my business management skills, positions me uniquely to drive both technological and commercial success. I hold full professional proficiency in English, German, and Turkish, which complements my technical and managerial capabilities, facilitating effective communication across diverse global teams. As a part-time professor in the Department of Computer Science at CSUF, I continue to share my industry knowledge, nurturing the development of future technology and business leaders.