Mansur Yeşilnil

A native of the charming Black Sea town of Amasra, Mansur leads P&C Global’s advanced Machine Learning R&D organization in Istanbul, overseeing globally distributed teams in ML engineering, research, NLP, computer vision, data engineering, and model deployment. As a key figure within the firm’s Data & Cognitive Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and NLP practice groups, he drives innovation across Manufacturing, Information & Data Sciences, Financial Services, Retail, and Travel & Hospitality sectors.

Mansur’s academic background aligns with top-tier standards and P&C’s global remit.  He earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, renowned for its ABET-accredited engineering programs and he obtained his Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), a leading EU program in AI systems. He further honed his strategic and innovation leadership through executive education including an Oxford Executive Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford and the Professional Certificate in Digital Transformation in the AI Age – MIT Professional Education.

Mansur’s professional journey shows a logical and well-crafted path of growth. He began his career as a Machine Learning Engineer at Turkcell where he built real-time fault detection models, reducing network downtime by 20%. Next, he joined Koç Holding as a Senior Data Scientist where he deployed ML-driven supply chain optimization, cutting costs by 15%. As a Lead AI Scientist at Akbank he developed AI-based credit scoring systems, improving NPL prediction accuracy by 18%. Further expanding his expertise, he joined Turkish Airlines as Head of AI & Quantitative Models where he oversaw airline-wide pricing and forecasting models, achieving a 10% uplift in ancillary revenue and 8% higher load factors. At P&C Global, Mansur now leads a multi-disciplinary R&D team delivering cutting-edge solutions in deep learning, NLP, computer vision, MLOps, AI ethics, and quantitative modeling for Fortune 500 clients.

Mansur has led pioneering AI and ML R&D initiatives that have transformed operations across Manufacturing, Retail, Financial Services, and Travel & Hospitality. His leadership in advanced ML engineering, NLP, computer vision, model deployment, and AI ethics has consistently delivered substantial, measurable results.

1. Transformer-Based Predictive Maintenance for Turkish Manufacturer
   For a major Turkish automotive parts manufacturer, Mansur and his team deployed a Transformer Quantile Regression Neural Network (TQRNN) for real-time fault prediction. The system ingested IoT sensor data and historical failure logs to forecast machine breakdowns an hour in advance.
   
   Outcomes:
   • Reduced unplanned downtime by ~35%.
   • Boosted production yield from 78% to nearly 90%.
   • Cut maintenance costs by ~25%, increasing operational efficiency.
2. Computer Vision-Powered Loss Prevention & Inventory Optimization in Retail
   For a leading European retailer, Mansur’s team implemented a computer vision system across 500 stores to automate inventory counts, detect stockouts, and flag potential shrinkage.
   
   Outcomes:
   • Shelf availability improved by 20%, reducing lost sales.
   • Shrinkage decreased by 15% via real-time alerts.
   • Checkout time reduced by 30%, enhancing customer experience.
3. AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing Engine in Hospitality
   A luxury hotel group engaged with Mansur and his team to build a real-time dynamic pricing system using ML and NLP-driven sentiment from guest reviews combined with demand forecasting insights.
   
   Outcomes:
   • Up to 15% increase in RevPAR within three months.
   • Reduced manual pricing effort by 40%, freeing staff for guest services.
   • Improved guest satisfaction by 10%, through fair dynamic pricing.
4. NLP-Enhanced Credit Analytics for Financial Services
   For a major French bank, Mansur and his team created an NLP-augmented credit-risk assessment engine. The system analyzed financial statements, unstructured customer communications, and transaction history to refine risk scoring.
   
   Outcomes:
   • 28% decrease in default rates through improved risk detection.
   • $200M capital reserve release, via enhanced confidence in credit models.
   • Approval time down 35%, enhancing borrower experience.

Hailing from Amasra, where the rhythm of the sea and local history shaped his sense of patience and perspective, Mansur now lives in Istanbul with his wife—also a P&C Global leader—and their two young children. His home is filled with laughter, Turkish tea, and impromptu coding lessons. A passionate amateur violinist, he often unwinds with Bach before bedtime.

When asked why he chose P&C Global over MBB offers, he shares: “What attracted me wasn’t just the cutting-edge work—it was P&C’s ethos of putting people first. Here, I can build deep technical solutions and mentor the next generation in the same breath.”

On his leadership and personal growth: “I went from writing prototype code to orchestrating a global AI lab. Watching a junior developer present our work at Davos was more rewarding than any KPIs—it reminds me of why I fell in love with innovation.”

And with a playful grin: “My kids think NLP is a person—I told them, ‘Yes, darling, it’s the unicorn who helps your Alexa understand you better!’ Life at home is NLP bootcamp.”

Mansur’s fusion of technical mastery, strategic leadership, mentorship, and cultural warmth makes him a guiding force at P&C Global’s Istanbul office—steering complex AI transformations with humanity and vision.