Ilker Simsir

Ilker Simsir is an experienced product leader specializing in cybersecurity and product management. Currently at Google since February 2022, Ilker drives security for the Google Distributed Cloud portfolio and leads Security-as-a-Service offerings to safeguard critical infrastructures globally. Prior experience includes serving as Director of Product Management at ActZero.ai, where Ilker built a hyper-scale Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, and at Stellar Cyber, where Ilker developed the first open detection and response security platform. Roles at Comodo included Director of Product Management & Design, overseeing the Comodo ONE Platform, and Lead Product Manager for a diverse product portfolio. Earlier experience as Product Manager of Mobile Applications at Turk Telekom involved managing mobile devices and applications for Avea. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Electric and Electronic Engineering from Boğaziçi University and a Master of Business Administration from Bahcesehir University.