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Hi, I’m Hasan Kaan Özen, a Product Specialist and Data Scientist based in Utrecht, Netherlands. I blend a Mechanical Engineering background with advanced data science to drive product decisions and optimize live-ops for games and tech products. I’m pursuing an MSc in Applied Data Science at Utrecht University, with an expected graduation in 2026, and I’ve led cross-functional teams to ship features, analyze performance, and personalize user experiences. In parallel, I apply segmentation-based targeting and KPI monitoring to boost revenue and engagement while ensuring a strong user experience. In my free time I enjoy gaming, drums, guitar, music production, photography, and rugby. I’m inspired by the intersection of analytics, design, and storytelling, and I love turning data and user feedback into tangible product improvements.…Hi, I’m Hasan Kaan Özen, a Product Specialist and Data Scientist based in Utrecht, Netherlands. I blend a Mechanical Engineering background with advanced data science to drive product decisions and optimize live-ops for games and tech products. I’m pursuing an MSc in Applied Data Science at Utrecht University, with an expected graduation in 2026, and I’ve led cross-functional teams to ship features, analyze performance, and personalize user experiences. In parallel, I apply segmentation-based targeting and KPI monitoring to boost revenue and engagement while ensuring a strong user experience. In my free time I enjoy gaming, drums, guitar, music production, photography, and rugby. I’m inspired by the intersection of analytics, design, and storytelling, and I love turning data and user feedback into tangible product improvements.

Hasan Kaan Özen

Data Scientist, Production Manager, Game Designer

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Hi, I’m Hasan Kaan Özen, a Product Specialist and Data Scientist based in Utrecht, Netherlands. I blend a Mechanical Engineering background with advanced data science to drive product decisions and optimize live-ops for games and tech products. I’m pursuing an MSc in Applied Data Science at Utrecht University, with an expected graduation in 2026, and I’ve led cross-functional teams to ship features, analyze performance, and personalize user experiences. In parallel, I apply segmentation-based targeting and KPI monitoring to boost revenue and engagement while ensuring a strong user experience. In my free time I enjoy gaming, drums, guitar, music production, photography, and rugby. I’m inspired by the intersection of analytics, design, and storytelling, and I love turning data and user feedback into tangible product improvements.…Hi, I’m Hasan Kaan Özen, a Product Specialist and Data Scientist based in Utrecht, Netherlands. I blend a Mechanical Engineering background with advanced data science to drive product decisions and optimize live-ops for games and tech products. I’m pursuing an MSc in Applied Data Science at Utrecht University, with an expected graduation in 2026, and I’ve led cross-functional teams to ship features, analyze performance, and personalize user experiences. In parallel, I apply segmentation-based targeting and KPI monitoring to boost revenue and engagement while ensuring a strong user experience. In my free time I enjoy gaming, drums, guitar, music production, photography, and rugby. I’m inspired by the intersection of analytics, design, and storytelling, and I love turning data and user feedback into tangible product improvements.

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Hi, I’m Hasan Kaan Özen, a Product Specialist and Data Scientist based in Utrecht, Netherlands. I blend a Mechanical Engineering background with advanced data science to drive product decisions and optimize live-ops for games and tech products. I’m pursuing an MSc in Applied Data Science at Utrecht University, with an expected graduation in 2026, and I’ve led cross-functional teams to ship features, analyze performance, and personalize user experiences. In parallel, I apply segmentation-based targeting and KPI monitoring to boost revenue and engagement while ensuring a strong user experience.

In my free time I enjoy gaming, drums, guitar, music production, photography, and rugby. I’m inspired by the intersection of analytics, design, and storytelling, and I love turning data and user feedback into tangible product improvements.

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Intermediate

Language

Turkish

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English

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Work Experience

Product Specialist at Peak Games (Zynga)

April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Led the lifecycle of live-ops features for Toon Blast in an agile environment, coordinating de engineering, art, and data science teams to ensure on-time releases. Shipped 3 major live features (Cannon Fest, Space Miner, Sky Pirates) delivering +8%, +5%, and +3% net revenue uplifts. Redesigned an underperforming live feature with a +4% revenue increase and iterated based on user feedback for an additional +2.5% uplift. Applied segmentation-based targeting across features, increasing revenue by 2-4% across initiatives. Performed daily KPI monitoring with Looker and Snowflake, tracked feature performance, investigated anomalies, and delivered actionable insights. Conducted user segmentation and behavior-driven targeting to personalize player experiences, improving satisfaction while boosting revenue and engagement. Analyzed competitor features, market trends, and qualitative feedback to inform optimization and new opportunities.

Mechanical Design Engineer (Intern) at ASPILSAN Energy

August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024

Designed and produced lithium-ion battery systems for electric vehicles using SolidWorks CAD software. Conducted structural and thermal simulations to assess performance and ensure compliance with ISO standards.