Data Science & AI Consultancy

Hi, I’m Gökhan.

I have been working at the intersection of industry and academia since 2007. I have grown to appreciate the back-and-forth between the two worlds, and learned the navigate the tensions that lie in between. I had the opportunity to experience both at various levels, from IC roles of research scientist and software engineer to semi-exec management as Director of AI & Machine Learning.

I founded Cogentis, a Data Science & AI consultancy, to implement my vision of how to bring the best parts of both sides together. Since then, I have been helping business leaders and academics multiple their impact in ways that matters them the most.

Trusted by leading institutions

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    Tony Hunter, Founder | Investor | Board Member

    Gokhan established Data Science at Attest. He built our core DS/ML infrastructure and many of the first AI products we introduced.

    Instead of getting lost in a sea of tools or approaches, he focused on what truly mattered for our business and delivered value quickly after joining.

    Gokhan was fun to work with, brilliant and informed on the topics he worked on, and created a lasting platform still in use today.

    I'd hire him again in a heartbeat.

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    Ken Benoit, Dean of the School of Social Sciences at SMU

    Gokhan's methodological rigour combined with practical industry experience brings a rare perspective to computational social science problems. His expertise in both Python and R environments, coupled with his LSE background, ensures he understands the theoretical underpinnings of research, while his industry experience brings valuable insights about scalability and deployment.

    For any institution looking to advance their computational social science capabilities with someone who truly understands both the methodological demands and technical implementation, I would strongly recommend Gokhan.

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    Hannah Burkitt, UX Research Leader at Moneybox

    I had the opportunity to work with Gokhan on combining quantitative and qualitative research data to create a holistic view of the customer. His ability to integrate broad data sources and extract clear, actionable insights was invaluable.

    He is able to distill complex academic concepts and methodologies into clear, accessible insights that everyone can understand and apply. He bridges the gap between nuance and practicality, making sophisticated ideas approachable for all and working within fast-paced businesses.

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    Maria Diaz, Director of AI Programmes at Faculty

    Gokhan has an exceptional talent for building world-class data teams. He goes beyond hiring for technical proficiency, seeking out individuals who bring a unique combination of curiosity, collaboration, and the courage to innovate.

    In a discipline often defined by numbers and algorithms, Gokhan never loses sight of the human element. He recognises that behind every dataset lies individual potential and ambition. I enthusiastically recommend Gokhan to any organisation seeking a visionary leader who knows how to unlock both data and human potential.

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    Todd Fellerman, Seasoned Commercial & Growth Leader | ex-Amazon | ex-Google

    Gokhan is a brilliant data-driven professional who is very customer focused. He is smart, driven, and easy to work with.

    He would be a valuable asset to any firm that is focused on data analytics and insights.

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    Jeremy King, CEO at Ocean Orchestra | Chair | NED | Founder

    Gokhan generated great impact leading our data, data science and AI work.

    A pleasure to work with, and full of ideas, Gokhan turns 'conceptual' into 'valuable' across a range of domains and ideas.

My Services

I offer Fractional Data & AI leadership for growing start-ups (~10-150 employees) and ambitious scale-ups (<1000 employees):

  • I help you get positive ROI on your first data analytics, data science, or AI initiative.

  • I guide founders, CxOs, and product leaders through the murky waters and advise them on strategy, product roadmaps, organisational decision-making, and hiring of Data & AI functions.

Data Audit

I assess your organisation’s data maturity and advise you on concrete next steps

Consulting

I deliver one-off projects that provide technical solutions to your business problems using Data & AI

Fractional Data Leadership

I join your company on an interim basis to transform your data organisation and optimise your organisational decision-making and maximise your ROI on Data & AI initiatives

Coaching & Mentoring

I provide career support for tech managers looking to become senior leaders and academics who want to switch to industry roles

“It is the chief characteristic of the religion of science that it works.”

Asimov