Okan Dikoz

Okan Dikoz has worked in the IT industry since 1990, beginning as an IT Support Technician and Trainer at Betega Computer Systems in Istanbul, Turkey. In 1997, they took the role of IT Manager and Event Director for Tech Companies at CapitolPR. From 2000 to 2013, they were the IT Director, Knowledge Manager, and Intranet Manager at Ogilvy & Mather, where they were also a member of the management board. In 2013, they became the Funds Co-ordinator at İçerde Çocuk Var - Sosyal Sorumluluk Proje Fon Kordinatörü. In 2015, they founded #askOkan, providing project-based services such as IT Business Analysis, KVKK-GDPR Compliancy, Digitalization, and Strategic Marketing Plan/Social Media and advertising ideas. Since 2017, they have been a Senior Content Moderator, Video Moderator, Moderator's Mentor, and Senior App/Web/Story Translator at Hornet, where they also provide live chat support and creates training materials. In addition, they have a degree in English Language from Anadolu University, and has taken numerous translation projects.

Okan Dikoz has an extensive education history. Okan obtained a Bachelor's degree in ELT (English Language Teaching for Adults) from Anadolu University between 1992 and 1996. Okan also attended DDIAE in Toowoomba, QLD, Australia, where they studied Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. Okan also attended Downlands Collage in Toowoomba, QLD, Australia, and Kadıkoy Ticaret Lisesi and Özel Kalamış Lisesi in Istanbul. In addition to their formal education, Okan Dikoz has obtained certifications in various fields, such as CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python, Computer Science for Business Professionals, Introduction to Computer Science, Soho for Dummies and CRM, AWS Solutions Architect Training, Story Telling, Difficult Situations: Solutions for Managers, Software Development: Better Requirements Gathering Skills, Building Online Communities, KVKK (GDPR for Turkey) Consultancy Training, People Analytics, Girisimcilik./ (Entrepreneurship) Training for Government Funds, and First Aid in Emergency Response.