Burcin Kaplanoglu, PhD.

Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu, a renowned enterprise executive and AI expert, is a distinguished industry technologist and innovator with a vast array of expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data, technology, innovation, cloud, 5G, and various advanced technologies and engineering.

As the co-founder of Oracle Industry Lab, Dr. Kaplanoglu spearheads industry innovations in various sectors including Manufacturing, Construction and Engineering, Energy, Communications, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Hospitality, and Public Sector. The lab focuses on research, development, building prototypes, and experimenting with a keen focus on AI, productivity, and sustainability.

He has garnered significant recognition in the professional realm, highlighted by distinctions such as being named a Top Voice on LinkedIn in 2023 and receiving the James B. Porter, Jr. Award for Technology Leadership in 2022. He has also been featured in LinkedIn News and received accolades for his thought leadership and content creation.

Moreover, Dr. Kaplanoglu holds an impressive academic background, having pursued his PhD in Construction Engineering and Management at the Illinois Institute of Technology, along with a Master's degree in Construction Management and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Istanbul University.

Throughout his career, he has held key positions in prestigious organizations such as Oracle, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Triax Technologies, Inc., Jackson Chance Foundation, Lendlease, and Northwestern University, where he served in various capacities from Vice President to Adjunct Professor, showcasing his versatility and extensive experience in the industry.