Oguz Yildirim
Rorschach
Summary
Technology and business strategist with a foundation in semiconductor technology, product marketing, and R&D. Proven track record of driving innovation, identifying market trends, and developing solutions that align technical expertise with business goals. Experienced in managing cross-functional teams and spearheading strategic initiatives in global markets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Marketing Manager
Evatec AG
Trübbach
2024.01 - Current
- Leading market strategies for advanced semiconductor solutions, identifying emerging trends, and crafting value propositions to enhance client engagement.
- Collaborating with R&D and engineering teams to drive product development through customer needs.
Technical Marketing Manager
Evatec AG
Trübbach
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Aligned technical needs of the customers and translated into product related solutions for different regions covering north America, Europe, south east Asia and Japan
- Analyzed market demands and technological advancements to position products competitively within the semiconductor space in collaboration with product marketing team
Process Engineer
Evatec AG
Trübbach
2022.05 - 2023.09
- Developed process solutions for epitaxial oxide layers used in quantum computing applications
- Guided customer R&D and process teams for implementation of internally developed PVD process and demo results
Group Leader
Empa
Dübendorf
2021.02 - 2022.04
- Led a collaborative projects to develop deposition methods and processes, contributing to spintronic, wireless communication and biomechanical innovations
- Leading scientific team consisting PostDocs, M.Sc and PhD students
Postdoctoral Scientist
Empa
Dübendorf
2017.03 - 2021.02
- Developed processes for high-performance spintronic and LED devices, focusing on minimizing defects and improving efficiency
- Coordinated industrial collaborations for different applications and services that the laboratory could provide
Postdoc
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
Dresden
2015.12 - 2017.03
- Engineered GMR and MTJ stacks for advanced oscillators, enabling high-frequency wireless communication solutions.
PhD Student
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
Dresden
2012.06 - 2015.11
- Conducted groundbreaking research on TiO2 microstructures for next-generation materials, laying the groundwork for multifunctional semiconductor applications
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Technische Universität Dresden
Dresden, Germany2016-02
Master of Science - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Ankara University
Ankara, Turkiye2012-05
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Ankara University
Ankara, Turkiye2010-06
Skills
- Market intelligence
- Technology roadmapping and strategic development
- Business development
- Product marketing
- Technical-Commercial Alignment
- Pricing strategy
Memberships
•IEEE, IEEE young professionals and IEEE magnetics society since 2013
•German Physics Society since 2013
•Swiss Physics Society since 2019
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Turkish, Native/Bilingual Proficiency
- German, Limited Working Proficiency
Languages
Turkish
First Language
Timeline
Product Marketing Manager
Evatec AG
2024.01 - Current
Technical Marketing Manager
Evatec AG
2023.09 - 2023.12
Process Engineer
Evatec AG
2022.05 - 2023.09
Group Leader
Empa
2021.02 - 2022.04
Postdoctoral Scientist
Empa
2017.03 - 2021.02
Postdoc
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
2015.12 - 2017.03
PhD Student
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
2012.06 - 2015.11
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Technische Universität Dresden
Master of Science - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Ankara University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Ankara University