About
About

About

From data to understanding. From complexity to clarity.

From data to understanding. From complexity to clarity.

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I’m a Data & Insight Analyst with an engineering background, driven to understand the dynamics behind human behavior and decision-making. I turn complex datasets into models and simulations that reveal patterns, forecast trends, and guide strategy. My work lives where data, foresight, and strategy meet, helping organizations navigate complexity with clarity and evidence.

I’m a Data & Insight Analyst with an engineering background, driven to understand the dynamics behind human behavior and decision-making. I turn complex datasets into models and simulations that reveal patterns, forecast trends, and guide strategy. My work lives where data, foresight, and strategy meet, helping organizations navigate complexity with clarity and evidence.

Ilayda Kucukafacan

Ilayda Kucukafacan

Data & Insight Analyst

Istanbul, Turkey

Recent Experiences

Analytics&Insights Manager

Procter&Gamble
Istanbul, Turkey
Sep'24 — Aug'25
  • Lead Brand Health Tracking (BHT) and analytics, driving deep dive insights and strategies.

  • Collaborate on Media Analytics to optimize campaign/media mix/media strategy performance by A/B testing methods.

  • Supported delivery of high-quality curated data and contributed to strategy refinement for the brands.

Research Intern

Istanbul, Turkey
Feb'24 - Jul'24
Sep'24 — Aug'25
  • Responsible for marketing and influence measurements for major clients such as İş Bankası, Petrol Ofisi, BSH, and MediaMarkt.

  • Assisted the quantitative team in generating insights for brand identity updates based on prestige metrics analyses.

Research Intern

Aug'23 - Feb'24
Sep'24 — Aug'25
  • Responsible for marketing and influence measurements for major clients such as İş Bankası, Petrol Ofisi, BSH, and MediaMarkt.

  • Assisted the quantitative team in generating insights for brand identity updates based on prestige metrics analyses.

Digital Solutions Intern

Jan’23 - Feb’23
Sep'24 — Aug'25
  • Improved the CRM database and communication startegies based on customer attributes.

  • Assisted in the maximizing the impact of UX by hyperpersonlized offers and follow-up communication.

Education

Exploring the intersection of data science and social systems, focusing on agent-based modeling, simulations, and data-driven approaches to understand complex societal dynamics and decision-making processes.

Bachelor of Sciences in Industrial Engineering

Bogazici University
2018 — 2024
2018 - 2024

Built a strong foundation in systems thinking, operations research, and statistical modeling, while developing a passion for decision-making processes and the integration of psychology and economics into analytical frameworks.

Programs & Initiatives

Throughout my journey, I’ve been part of fellowships and initiatives that cultivate next-generation leadership by equipping young professionals with the skills to create impact in organizations and communities. From leading large youth associations to co-founding projects and being selected among thousands of applicants for competitive fellowships, these experiences have shaped both my analytical perspective and my commitment to social change.

Throughout my journey, I’ve been part of fellowships and initiatives that cultivate next-generation leadership by equipping young professionals with the skills to create impact in organizations and communities. From leading large youth associations to co-founding projects and being selected among thousands of applicants for competitive fellowships, these experiences have shaped both my analytical perspective and my commitment to social change.

Interviews & Writings

Interviews & Writings

Let’s work together

Always excited to team up with amazing individuals for interesting projects. Let's bring our ideas to life!

Let’s work together

Always excited to team up with amazing individuals for interesting projects. Let's bring our ideas to life!

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