Journey
Roles, education and recognition.
A chronological view of the work and study that brought me here.
- 2025 — Present
M.Eng. Artificial Intelligence for Smart Sensors & Actuators
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf · Germany · Grade 1.0
Application-oriented Master's programme focused on intelligent sensor systems. Core areas: AI, machine learning, embedded control, system design, big data and IoT communication. Fully English, R&D-oriented.
- 2025 — Present
Tennis Coach
University of Regensburg & FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg · Bavaria, Germany
Group and individual tennis coaching at two Bavarian universities alongside M.Eng. studies. Session planning, technique instruction and player development for university student programmes.
- Jan — Nov 2025
Data Science Intern
Vodafone Türkiye · Istanbul
KPI and performance analytics for Mobile and Fixed Broadband segments using SQL, DBeaver and Tableau. Structured training in data science, database management and automation tooling.
- Sep 2024 — Jan 2025
Data Analyst & Digital Trainee
KPMG Türkiye · Istanbul
Data, analytics and automation work for client operating-model transformations. Contributed to reporting infrastructure and analytical deliverables for engagement teams.
- 2022 — 2025
B.Sc. Computer Engineering
Kadir Has University · Istanbul
Full scholarship; programme delivered entirely in English. Coursework in Python, C++, SQL, data analysis, database systems, operating systems and software engineering principles.
- 2023
McKinsey Forward Program — Digital Evolution
McKinsey & Company · Selected participant
Selected for McKinsey's flagship development programme. Curriculum covered digital transformation, structured problem-solving and analytical leadership.
- Jul — Sep 2022
Construction Site Intern
Astay Holding — Four Seasons Private Residences · Istanbul
Progress monitoring and quantitative reporting across active site activities. First professional exposure to operations measured by data.
- 2020 — 2022
B.Sc. Civil Engineering (transferred)
Kadir Has University · Istanbul
Higher mathematics, probability and statistics, dynamics of physical systems, applied engineering mathematics and MATLAB. Internal transfer to Computer Engineering in 2022.
- 2014
Turkish Junior Tennis Champion
Turkish Tennis Federation · Türkiye
National junior champion. Tennis informed habits I still rely on: structured preparation, composure under pressure and patience with long-term work.