Esref Ozturk

Esref Ozturk is a highly experienced engineering professional with a robust background in software development and technical leadership. Currently serving as a Lead Engineer at Klarna since November 2020, responsibilities include overseeing performance testing and monitoring for various products. In addition, Ozturk has been an Engineering Manager at Toptal since February 2018, working on scalable web applications and mobile applications across multiple technologies, and engaging with global clients. Ozturk also holds a role as Founder and Engineering Manager at Sazak Techs, leading diverse projects, and previously founded Drive Buddy, where a machine-learning algorithm for accident detection was developed. Ozturk's earlier experience includes software engineering roles at Udemy, STM, and Labris Networks, as well as a focus on information security with 0xdeffbeef. Educational credentials include a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University.