Melisa Oytac

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DISC Type : C

Director, Enterprise Insights at First West Credit Union

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Melisa Oytac is a seasoned data and analytics leader at First West Credit Union, where she drives enterprise-wide strategies using AI and big data. Holding an MBA and a certification in AI product design, she focuses on delivering transformative business outcomes and enhancing member experiences through data-driven innovation.

Outside of work, Melisa is a passionate Formula 1 fan and enjoys photography. She values spending time with her family and has a keen interest in behavioral economics, exploring the connection between data and human decision-making.

She founded her own startup, DataNuts Analytical Solutions, which guided complex big data projects for clients in Vancouver and LA.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

Precise

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.  They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

AI in Finance
A frequent speaker at industry events like MoneyLIVE, she discusses how AI can reduce risk, grow revenue, and elevate member experiences in financial services.
Data Storytelling
She champions the concept of transforming complex data into meaningful stories to make insights accessible across an organization.
Canadian AI Policy
She follows and comments on Canada's national AI strategy, reflecting an interest in both the potential and the concerning applications of the technology.

Media Appearances

Melisa has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2021
Director, Enterprise Insights at First West Credit Union
11-2020 - 2-2021
Senior Manager, Enterprise Intelligence at First West Credit Union
11-2017 - 4-2025
Founder/CEO at DataNuts Analytical Solutions
2-2017 - 5-2017
Big Data and Analytical Solutions Group Manager at Tanı Pazarlama ve İletişim Hizmetleri A.S.
1-2016 - 2-2017
Customer Success, Online-Offline Analytics and Campaign Manager at Tanı Pazarlama ve İletişim Hizmetleri A.S.

Education

2006 - 2008
Master of Business Administration from Istanbul Bilgi University
1999 - 2005
BA from Marmara University

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Insights For Selling To Melisa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melisa is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melisa

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melisa move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Melisa take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Melisa

Personality Compatibility


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