Bio
Barış Taşkın is a worker-owner of Albatros Tech Cooperative, a tech cooperative focused on
building web-based tools within the social solidarity economy. With over a decade of
experience in software development and IT consulting, Barış works at the intersection of
technology and collective organization. At Albatros, he leads and collaborates on projects
involving web platforms, automation, and AI tools that serve NGOs, cooperatives, and
grassroots initiatives. He is also active in Patio, a global network of tech cooperatives,
contributing to efforts that foster open, ethical, and cooperative technologies. Barış is
passionate about decentralization, collective governance, and expanding access to
meaningful digital infrastructure.