Seeking Remote Technical Project Manager or Product Owner roles. As a Computer Engineer currently leading a 6-person team, I bridge the gap between code and business strategy. I don't just track tasks; I use my technical background to unblock developers, optimize workflows, and ensure we ship high-quality products. Open to any industry.
Ali Kerem ÖCAL
@alikeremcal
Computer Engineer turned Team Lead. Managing a remote team of 6. I bridge the gap between code and product strategy.
What I'm looking for
I am a Computer Engineer turned Technical Project Manager with a unique advantage: I speak the developers' language.
My career began in high-stakes enterprise environments (Fintech & Banking), where I built secure iOS applications and improved critical KYC processes. This 3-year technical foundation taught me the importance of reliability, strict testing disciplines, and architectural foresight.
However, my passion has evolved from writing code to orchestrating how products are built.
Currently, I act as the Team Lead & Producer for a remote game development venture. I manage a cross-functional team of 6, overseeing the entire product lifecycle—from roadmap planning and agile sprint management to resolving technical bottlenecks. I bridge the gap between business goals and engineering reality, ensuring that teams are aligned, unblocked, and delivering value.
I am looking for remote Technical Project Manager or Product Owner roles where I can leverage my engineering background to lead teams, streamline workflows, and deliver user-focused products effectively.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Management Intern
SCA Social
Mar 2025 - Apr 2025 (1 month)
Completed an intensive mentor-led internship developing project initiation documents, Gantt charts, GDPR/KVKK-compliant privacy docs, and planning materials for an AI-driven patient monitoring project; selected as top 10 from hundreds of candidates.
iOS Developer
OBSS
Apr 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Selected from trainee program to support a leading bank; developed an IMDb-like movies app with unit tests, mentored peers, and delivered high-quality, error-free code recognized by mentors.
iOS Developer
Akbank
Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Enhanced KYC identity verification and prototyped an NFC-based mobile ID verification SDK for e-commerce, improved team processes through agile retrospectives, and ensured high-quality releases in a regulated banking environment.
Front End Developer
Beyin Atölyesi
Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year)
Built responsive corporate websites with cross-browser compatibility using HTML/CSS/JavaScript, delivering projects on time and maintaining direct client communication to refine requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sakarya University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
2021 -
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering initiated in October 2021 with coursework in core computer engineering topics and software development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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