Mehmet Karakus

Mehmet Karakus, MS, CSPO, EBM, PMP, is an accomplished senior manager currently at Vanguard overseeing the strategic development of a Data Product Marketplace. With extensive experience in product management and data integration, Mehmet has demonstrated significant achievements, including saving $10M by modernizing reporting platforms and leading multiple teams in digital product transformations. Prior roles include Portfolio Director at Endava and Director of Data and Product Management at TIAA, where Mehmet successfully implemented AWS platforms and enhanced operational efficiency. Additional experience spans positions at Wells Fargo, Marriott International, MCCANN-ERICKSON, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, and IBM. Mehmet holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics.