Melek Çatak Işık

Melek Çatak Işık, Ph.D. has a strong background in instructional design and product management. Melek started their career as a junior software specialist at ULSA Bilgi İşlem Hizmetleri in 2000 and worked their way up to roles such as instructional designer at rtb education | technology | consultancy, where they analyzed curriculum and developed learning objects. Melek later held leadership positions at Sebit Information & Education Technologies Inc., managing a team of instructional designers and setting educational standards for company projects. Melek also worked as a freelance product manager consultant before taking on senior product management roles at Voyager Sopris Learning, Paycom, and Ikon Technologies. Their experience includes designing e-learning activities, managing product development, and ensuring quality assurance in various educational technology companies.

Melek Çatak Işık, Ph.D. received a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Education in 2000 and a double major in Mathematics in 2000 from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University). Melek then earned a Master's degree in Science and Technology Policy Studies in 2003 and a Ph.D. in Math Education in 2011, both from the same institution. Additionally, they obtained several certifications including PMC Level IV, Pragmatic Certified Product Manager, and Programming Foundations in Software Testing/QA.