His passion is creating experiences that bring together technology and people in meaningful ways. He has a particular interest in architecting social systems where technological tools and their users co-evolve to unfold complex social dynamics.
Since 2005, Engin has been working at IDEO, the design and innovation consulting firm. Most recently as an entrepreneur-in-residence, he works with skunkworks teams within client companies to initiate internal startups for rapid innovation. His recent clients include HBO, Apollo Group, Gannett, and GS Home Shopping in Korea.
Prior, Engin was the interaction design group lead in IDEO's Palo Alto HQ, where he scoped, lead, and coached human-centered product/service innovation projects in education, energy, health, finance, media, and entertainment. Engin's impact stories include products thriving in market, startups launched and acquired, and patents pending.
Engin holds a Master's degree in Digital Media from Georgia Tech and a BS in Civil Engineering from Yildiz Technical University in Istanbul.
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