Ali Irturk

Ali Irturk is an experienced technology leader currently serving as the Vice President of Engineering at CommerceHub. With a diverse background in engineering and leadership roles, Ali has built a career focused on creating efficient and effective technology organizations.

Professional Experience

Ali's most recent positions include:

• Vice President of Engineering at Rithum (formerly CommerceHub), overseeing the management of the company's connected commerce network.12
• Vice President of Engineering at WorkBoard Inc., where he led a global team of engineers focused on innovation and scalability.1
• Vice President of Engineering at ALICE Technologies Inc., where he expanded the engineering team, developed new features, and implemented agile practices.1
• Senior Engineering Group Manager and Engineering Manager at Cognex Corporation, a leading provider of vision systems.1

Academic Background

Ali has an impressive educational background:

• MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business13
• PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from UC San Diego1
• M.A. in Economics and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC Santa Barbara1
• B.S. and Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Naval Profession from the Turkish Naval Academy1

Additional Roles and Interests

Beyond his primary roles, Ali has:

• Served as an Adjunct Professor and Research Professor at the University of California, San Diego14
• Become a Certified OKR Coach, specializing in OKRs, alignment, and measurement1
• Engaged in angel investing23

Approach and Philosophy

Ali is passionate about creating technology organizations where team members can achieve autonomy, mastery, and purpose in a psychologically safe environment. He emphasizes data-driven decision-making and provides actionable advice to solve problems.2

Throughout his career, Ali has worked with startups funded by top venture capital firms, including a16z, SoftBank, Microsoft Ventures, and Lightspeed Ventures. His experience spans various industries, including enterprise SaaS, construction technology, and industrial vision systems.2

Ali's journey is unique, having started his career as an officer in the Turkish Navy before transitioning to the technology sector in the United States.2