About
About

About

From data to understanding. From complexity to clarity.

From data to understanding. From complexity to clarity.

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girl, black and white phote

I am a Data & Insight Analyst with a background in Industrial Engineering from Boğaziçi University and currently pursuing my Master’s in Computational Social Science at Koç University. My passion lies in uncovering the hidden dynamics that shape human behavior, societies, and decision-making.

By combining engineering discipline with social science curiosity, I translate complex datasets into models and simulations that reveal patterns, forecast trends, and provide actionable insights. My work sits at the intersection of data, foresight, and strategy — consistently pushing the boundaries of how we understand and predict social and economic change.

Collaboration and interdisciplinary thinking are at the core of my approach. I thrive in environments where engineering precision meets social impact, and where data is not just analyzed but transformed into stories that guide better decisions. My ultimate goal: helping organizations and societies navigate complexity with clarity, empathy, and evidence.

I am a Data & Insight Analyst with a background in Industrial Engineering from Boğaziçi University and currently pursuing my Master’s in Computational Social Science at Koç University. My passion lies in uncovering the hidden dynamics that shape human behavior, societies, and decision-making.


By combining engineering discipline with social science curiosity, I translate complex datasets into models and simulations that reveal patterns, forecast trends, and provide actionable insights. My work sits at the intersection of data, foresight, and strategy — consistently pushing the boundaries of how we understand and predict social and economic change.


Collaboration and interdisciplinary thinking are at the core of my approach. I thrive in environments where engineering precision meets social impact, and where data is not just analyzed but transformed into stories that guide better decisions. My ultimate goal: helping organizations and societies navigate complexity with clarity, empathy, and evidence.

Ilayda Kucukafacan

Ilayda Kucukafacan

Data & Insight Analyst

Data & Insight Analyst

Istanbul, Turkey

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

Master of Fine Arts in Interaction Design

School of Visual Arts
2018 — 2024
2016 — 2018

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

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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