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Aykut Akalin
Enterprise Coach & Management Consultant
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After earning my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Marmara University, I spent the first five years of my career working on diverse design and production projects, as well as in international technical sales and exports. I joined Ford Otosan in January 2008 and worked there for over 15 years, 12 of which were in various leadership roles. In 2015, I was assigned to the Ford Motor Company’s Dunton Technical Center in the UK to lead a product development team for the New Generation Focus project, returning to Turkey in 2018. Alongside my product development responsibilities, I also served as a Six Sigma Black Belt for many years. In 2020, I transitioned to the role of Agile Coach to contribute to the organization’s Agile transformation. In this capacity, I supported more than 70 teams and served as the enterprise coach for two business areas, encompassing approximately 2,000 people. In September 2023, I established [Okyanus Transformation Consultancy](https://okyanusdonusum.com.tr/), offering Corporate Transformation, Consulting, and Training services. I provide bespoke agile transformation and change management services, trainings on agile mindset and methods, leadership development programs, and licensed Management 3.0 workshops. My coaching approach is a distinguishing feature throughout all my work. I also strive to create social impact through professional coaching and mentoring with YeniBirLider Foundation. Additionally, I am a member of the Agile Turkiye community and teach Introduction to Corporate Governance for Engineers at Marmara University Faculty of Engineering as a guest lecturer.
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Field liaison /finance assistant at UNOPS,12 May 2026 at 01:43 pmProject for the care and vocational training of former child combatants
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Founder & CEO at Agesta AI,08 May 2026 at 08:20 amProject Professionals Summit 2026 in Almaty, hosted by PMI Kazakhstan Chapter. May 15, 16:20, Ways of Working track.
I’m running a workshop, and the question at the center of it is one I keep hearing from every PM I talk to.
Too much to own, not enough headcount.
You need a risk specialist, a scheduler, a budget owner, a contracts lead, a quality manager, a comms lead. You usually get one or two of those. The rest you do yourself, late at night, in spreadsheets and chat threads.
Now picture those specialists existing on your team, just not as a hire you’ll never get approved.
A risk agent that watches your portfolio every hour and tells you which project just changed risk class.
A schedule agent that re-plans when reality moves, before the slip becomes a status meeting.
A scope agent that traces every change request back to a baseline.
A budget agent that catches drift before it becomes a board conversation.
A contracts agent that surfaces the clauses that matter on the dates…
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Founder & CEO at Agesta AI,07 May 2026 at 12:01 pmWhat I’m taking away from GITEX Almaty: companies across countries and industries are no longer asking if AI fits project management. They’re asking how.
Over two days we spoke with PMOs, CIOs and operators from USA, UK, EU, UAE, KSA, Egypt, South Korea, China and India. Industries spanned oil & gas, mining, construction, telecom, banking, insurance and software development.
The pattern is clear. PM teams in regulated, complex environments are actively looking for ways to bring AI into delivery. Not as another assistant that types faster, but as something that actually moves work forward.
That’s why we’re building Agesta AI: next-generation AI for managing projects, with a dedicated AI agent for every aspect of delivery.
Curious to hear from this community: what AI use cases are getting prioritized inside your PMOs right now?
If you’d like to compare notes or see what we’re building, my DMs are open. Or book a time directly. Link in the comments.
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Feel free to book a time that works for you: https://cal.com/agesta-ai/30min
In Arkestrateon, we are working on AI Agent development and prioritization of Orchestration Services (OaaS) for global markets. Our goal is to empower enterprise intelligence through orchestration-driven innovation. -Sirisha
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Senior Director Product ManagementKeep your project management journey moving forward with our May course schedule. Whether you’re strengthening your core skills, working towards a certification, or advancing your career, our upcoming courses are designed to support your growth. Explore the available dates and secure your place today: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/upcoming-course-dates/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=may+schedule_01may2026
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Senior Director Product ManagementJoin Dr. Prasad Kodukula as he walks through real, practical ways AI can support your day-to-day decisions and make delivery a bit smoother: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/events/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=webinar_30apr2026#webinar-register
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High-performing project managers consistently demonstrate a mastery of personal productivity, which in turn influences the success of their projects. These 8 habits encapsulate key strategies employed by such individuals.
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