Product Development Manager & Civil Engineer

Gökhan Dönmez

Building XR-ready AEC products and neon-forward web experiences

Product Development @ IDEARC • B.Sc. Civil Engineering, MEF University

Designing XR-ready AEC products that move from prototype to launch.

I lead product development for transportation and AEC solutions, optimize BRT systems, and translate structural engineering rigor into intuitive digital experiences. Every build blends measurable operations with cinematic, LXIR-inspired visuals.

Leadership Product Development Manager @ IDEARC • ENKA Alumni Supervisory Board Chair
Focus Areas BRT optimization, XR storytelling, product lifecycle ownership
Based in Istanbul, Türkiye

Quick Links

Explore my active workspaces and say hello.

Recent spark

Piloting XR visualizations to pair with BRT optimizations and structural walkthroughs.

About

Engineering discipline, product rigor, and XR storytelling.

I'm a third-year civil engineering student at MEF University and Product Development Manager at IDEARC International Engineering and Consulting. I manage product lifecycles, optimize transportation systems, and translate structural analysis into digital experiences. Training like YetGen sharpened my facilitation and communication, while community leadership keeps me building with people at the center.

How I work

Plan for full lifecycles, validate with real stakeholders, and iterate quickly until the operations and visuals click.

What motivates me

Shipping AEC tools that cut congestion, mentoring student teams, and crafting XR demos that make technical ideas tangible.

Snapshot

  • CurrentB.Sc. Civil Engineering, MEF University
  • RoleProduct Development Manager, IDEARC
  • LeadershipChairman, ENKA Alumni Supervisory Board
  • LanguagesTurkish (native), English (C1/B2), German (A2), Greek (A2)

Expertise

Where I add momentum.

From optimizing BRT networks to prototyping XR walkthroughs, I connect engineering depth with product delivery.

Product

Product development

Lead full lifecycles for AEC solutions: R&D, resourcing, market launch, and continuous optimization.

Roadmaps Stakeholder sync Lifecycle ops
Transport

BRT & systems

Optimize BRT efficiency through data-backed operations, scenario modeling, and clear communication artifacts.

Process design Optimization Reporting
XR

Immersive storytelling

XR demos and visualizations that make structural analysis, load paths, and engineering tradeoffs feel tangible.

WebXR Three.js Spatial UI
Leadership

Student & alumni leadership

Run governance, workshops, and playbooks that keep chapters organized and alumni engaged across events.

Playbooks Mentoring Operations

Skills & Tools

Stacks I use to ship.

From web to civil engineering toolchains, here are the environments I reach for most.

Web & Product

HTML CSS Node.js React MongoDB SQL Nginx

Civil Engineering

MATLAB SAP2000 Civil 3D AutoCAD Revit

Immersive & Media

Unreal Engine 5 Unity Cesium Adobe CC

Collaboration

Git GitHub Projects Workshops Presentation

Selected Work

Projects that feel alive.

Pieces that mix transportation systems, XR visuals, and intentional storytelling.

XR Structural Demo

WebXR

Built an immersive walkthrough to visualize load transfer, failure modes, and reinforcement steps with intuitive motion cues.

  • Guided narration layered with interactive annotations
  • Mobile-first controls tuned for smooth rotations
  • Reusable shader presets for LXIR-style glow

Interactive Resume

Web

A performant personal site with purposeful hierarchy, neon gradients, and calls to action tailored for recruiters.

  • Lightweight components with semantic HTML
  • Optimized typography and tap targets for speed
  • Microinteractions that guide navigation

Leadership Playbook

Community

Documentation that scales alumni events and student outreach with clear onboarding, rituals, and feedback loops.

  • Volunteer role cards with success metrics
  • Event runway templates and checklists
  • Communication cadence that keeps momentum

Experience

Where I've been putting in the reps.

IDEARC International Engineering and Consulting Ltd.

Product Development Manager

May 2023 — Present

Lead R&D and product strategy for AEC offerings, optimize BRT systems, and manage resources to keep launches on schedule.

ENKA Technical Schools Alumni Association

Chairman, Supervisory Board

Sep 2022 — Present

Oversee governance, alumni engagement, and accountability standards while mentoring volunteers to deliver meaningful programs.

MEF University

B.Sc. Civil Engineering

Sep 2021 — Present

Third-year student focusing on structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, transportation, and construction management.

Özyeğin University

Biomechatronics Researcher Intern

Jul 2019 — Aug 2019

Researched kinematics and stress analysis for a 3-DoF robotic arm; presented findings to faculty and lab staff.

ENKA Technical High School

Project Supervisor Intern

Sep 2018 — Jul 2019

Led a 20-student team to design, manufacture, and present a 4-stroke, 2-cylinder V-type combustion engine.

Leadership & Impact

People-first systems that scale.

Whether mentoring peers or launching an XR pilot, I prioritize clarity, ownership, and rituals that keep teams energized.

Workshops & Mentoring

Built learning sessions around structural concepts, XR tooling, and presentation skills for students and peers.

Operations

Created governance and event templates for alumni and student chapters, keeping accountability and momentum predictable.

Collaboration

Keeps stakeholders aligned with transparent updates, shared goals, and field-tested rituals from YetGen training.

Let's collaborate

Ready to craft the next product or XR walkthrough?

Reach out for BRT optimization, AEC product strategy, XR pilots, or student initiatives. I'm excited to help ideas glow.