Özer Dondurmacıoğlu

Özer Dondurmacıoğlu is an experienced professional in product marketing and technology, currently serving as VP of Product Marketing at GitLab since September 2025. Previously, Özer held the role of VP of Product Marketing at Nile, focusing on growth and digital marketing, and served as VP of Marketing at Celona, where the company was launched with Series A funding. Özer has provided advisory and consultancy services to various startups, including expertise in growth marketing and competitive analysis. Key past positions include Director of Product Marketing at Aruba, where leadership in WLAN marketing efforts led to significant community engagement and expanded training programs. Özer's career began as a Technical Staff intern at Lucent Technologies, followed by essential roles in technical marketing and system testing at other notable companies. Özer holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Middle East Technical University and a Master's degree from Boston University.