Gencer Çılı has extensive experience in analytics and data science, currently serving as the Head of Analytics & Data Science at Apple since October 2011, where responsibilities include overseeing product analytics, data science, cellular product diagnostics, and telemetry design. Gencer's career at Apple also encompasses roles as Senior Engineering Manager, Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, and Systems Engineer, focusing on various aspects of software analytics, root cause analysis, and commercializing cellular software features on iOS. Prior experience includes working as a Software Developer at BlackBerry, specializing in radio software development and automation framework for network simulators. Gencer holds an MBA from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, a Master's in Applied Science from Carleton University, and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from McGill University, complemented by a foundational education at Üsküdar American Academy.