About Me
Product Designer with over 5 years of experience and a robust architecture background spanning 3 years. Specializing in user-centered design and computational innovation, my approach integrates key human factors into all phases of design, resulting in superior digital and physical products. At the forefront of product development, I adeptly balance business and user needs, guiding projects from inception to launch in agile settings. My international experience includes roles in Turkey and Portugal, and notable contributions as Turkey's representative at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition La Biennale Di Venezia. As a Teaching Assistant at Bilkent University's Department of Architecture, I deepened my expertise in the interplay of architectural and user experience design, focusing on impactful human-centered design strategies.
Work Experience
March 2020 - Dec 2021
UI/UX Designer at MilSOFT Software Technologies
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Led the design and implementation of software solutions for defense industry, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and product performance through a user-centered design approach..
Dec 2021 - May 2023
Product Designer at Armut / HomeRun
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Designed the Provider Reward Program, driving a notable increase in customer loyalty and a 20% improvement in retention by introducing targeted rewards that significantly improved customer lifetime value.
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Designed an MVP for the internal customer security check dashboard. The previous flow of operations' personnel was complicated and hard to manage, especially for new joiners. With the new security check flow, the daily manually checked user number has increased by 30%.
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Designed customer reservation tracking, boosting customer satisfaction, and increasing retention by 15% through improved service delivery and engagement.
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Optimized design workflows using Notion, Miro, and Figma, which improved team productivity and project management across the company.
Sep 2017 - Dec 2020
Teaching Assistant at Bilkent University
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Fulfilled the role of a Teaching Assistant for various courses, including Architectural Design Studio classes, Computational Design Studio, and Media. Earned a fully-funded scholarship for this position, contributing to departmental works and supporting students' academic growth.
May 2023 - Sep 2024
Product Designer at Picus Security​
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Led the design of the Cloud Security Validation product. Formed the Cloud Security validation and Security Control Validation flows. This product heavily contributed to Picus earning a valuable position above its competitors.
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I was both the product designer and the Cloud Security Validation product owner. I directed complete Cloud Security Validation product, across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Created detailed user flows to cover most edge cases and detect misconfiguration within complex AWS IAM policies. Designed the UI of cloud resource visualizer.
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Improved Kubernetes security analysis product. Involved with the customer onboarding flow of Kubernetes security modules, which fortified cloud environments against emerging threats and ensured robust, continuous monitoring of containerized applications.
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Growth in product communication strategies. Developed and executed a sophisticated customer analysis strategy using RFM segmentation, which tailored communications to user needs and drove a 10% increase in adoption rates for complementary products and features, enhancing user engagement and retention.
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Advocated for accessibility standards, and led the "WCAG 2.2 AA" accessibility project, significantly boosting the inclusivity of the Security Control Validation Platform. Conducted comprehensive assessments and drove the implementation of assistive technologies, enhancing the user experience by ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.
Previously I was working as an architect in Portugal and Turkey
Awards
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September 24-30, 2019 // Duygu GökoÄŸlu is an official participant in the Turkish Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Architecture Biennale. In collaboration with Architecture For All Association (Istanbul), the Turkish Pavilion stages a weeklong workshop and exhibit titled The Vast Minority, focusing on participatory design in housing projects.
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September 7, 2017 - present // Duygu GökoÄŸlu is appointed Teaching Assistant for Bilkent University FADA
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2017-present // Bilkent University, Grant and Scholarship for Master Studies
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2012-2017 // TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies
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January, 2016 // Duygu GökoÄŸlu & Arif Burak Tilbe won Honourable Mention award at Isik University Amphitheatre and Structure Student Competition
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2014 // AzAksu Architects, Public Housing Area Urban Regeneration Çanakkale Municipality, Turkey - 3rd prize
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November, 2013 // Duygu GökoÄŸlu won Honourable Mention award at Bolu Sketch Competition
Competitions
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Public Housing Area Urban Regeneration Çanakkale Municipality, Turkey - 3rd prize
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Sürdürülebilir Gelecegi Tasarla Rönesans Holding Student Competition
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Çanakkale War Research Center Building
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Mosque of Buyukada
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Gulsuyu Djemevi and Cultural Center
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Favelascraper CTBUH 2015
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International Student Tall Building Design Competition
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Isık University Amphitheatre Architectural Student Competition - Honourable Mention
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Venice Artisan School International Design Competition
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Bornova EVKA 3 Social Center and Transit Station
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Seoul Yeoui-Naru Ferry Terminal International Design Competition
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Kaunas M.K. ÄŒiurlionis Concert Centre International Design Competition
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Public Buildings Design Idea Competition
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Korean War Memorial and Visitor Center
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Mosque Design For 1st Category Idea Competition
