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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.