EDUCATION
University of California Berkeley
August 2019 – December 2022
B.A. in Operations Research Management Science (ORMS), Cluster in Decision Making in Industrial and Service Systems
Education Description: Throughout my studies, I acquired a comprehensive skill set that includes the development of quantitative models for analyzing complex decision problems focused on improving economic efficiency, productivity, and quality within industrial and service systems. I mastered the art of employing analytical and computational methods for problem-solving, became proficient in data collection and analysis, and effectively utilized database and decision-support tools.
Relevant Coursework: Industrial and Commercial Data Systems, Nonlinear and Discrete Optimization, Industrial Design and Human Factors, Simulation for Enterprise-Scale Systems, Engineering Statistics, Quality Control, and Forecasting, Introduction to Stochastic Processes, Concepts of Probability, Linear Programming and Network Flows.
Saint Joseph French High School | french diploma program
Class of 2019
- French Baccalaureate: French, Turkish & English.
CERTIFICATES
The Center for Occupational Environmental Health Program:
- Applied Skills in Ergonomics - Analysis
- Applied Skills in Ergonomics - Prevention Through Design and Implementation
- Applied Skills in Ergonomics - Analysis
- Applied Skills in Ergonomics - Prevention Through Design and Implementation
CITI Program:
- Human Research - Group 1
- Biomedical Research - Group 1 Basics
DELF B2 French Language Proficiency Certificate - Human Research - Group 1
- Biomedical Research - Group 1 Basics
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
MAXITECH INC. | Entrapeer
June 2023 - Present
Senior Research Analyst
- Assumed leadership responsibilities for the research team during manager's absence, effectively coordinating and overseeing project workflows and deliverables.
- Mentored new analysts, facilitating their onboarding process and integrating them into ongoing projects, which enhanced team capability and project continuity.
- Led and oversaw multiple large-scale cross-functional projects, resulting in enhanced collaboration with other analysts and administrative staff to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Collaborated with senior administrative staff and leadership teams to refine client solutions and drive strategic improvements, resulting in increased client satisfaction and service excellence.
- Proactively identified and resolved operational challenges, improving team coordination and increasing client satisfaction through more precise, actionable insights.
- Mentored new analysts, facilitating their onboarding process and integrating them into ongoing projects, which enhanced team capability and project continuity.
- Led and oversaw multiple large-scale cross-functional projects, resulting in enhanced collaboration with other analysts and administrative staff to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Collaborated with senior administrative staff and leadership teams to refine client solutions and drive strategic improvements, resulting in increased client satisfaction and service excellence.
- Proactively identified and resolved operational challenges, improving team coordination and increasing client satisfaction through more precise, actionable insights.
Market Research Analyst
- Conducted market research on emerging startups in various sectors and regions to prepare reports presenting diverse solutions for our clients.
- Analyzed data, case studies, and trends to identify opportunities and challenges for our clients.
- Prepared competitor analysis matrixes, market forecasting reports, and presentations to communicate my findings and recommendations.
- Handled multiple tasks, projects, and priorities simultaneously (which included writing reports and preparing presentations) to deliver fast and high-quality results of my findings and insights.
- Collaborated closely with administrative staff to provide client solutions, fostering a dynamic and responsive service approach.
- Analyzed data, case studies, and trends to identify opportunities and challenges for our clients.
- Prepared competitor analysis matrixes, market forecasting reports, and presentations to communicate my findings and recommendations.
- Handled multiple tasks, projects, and priorities simultaneously (which included writing reports and preparing presentations) to deliver fast and high-quality results of my findings and insights.
- Collaborated closely with administrative staff to provide client solutions, fostering a dynamic and responsive service approach.
UCB-UCSF ERGONOMICS LABORATORY
May 2022-December 2022
UX Researcher & Product Manager
- Worked as a product manager with Logitech, where I was planned and executed user experience research and evaluation to help evaluate mice and keyboards for kids’ educational designs.
- Independently planned & executed 2 different cross-sectional projects, encompassing steering product vision, strategy, and data-centric prioritization.
- Involved in planning, raw data collection & organization, independent data analysis, experiment setup, report creation, video editing, and presentation as part of my 2 main studies.
- Orchestrated the schedules and activities of research participants and team members, ensuring optimal alignment with project timelines and objectives to deliver top-quality outcomes.
- Developed and led a team-oriented, data-driven research strategy that significantly influenced product enhancements and innovations based on comprehensive user insights.
- Rotated in the lab, helping with current projects by analyzing current data and writing literature reviews for my mentors.
- Worked on topics related to the design of products and interfaces ranging from tools, devices, and dashboards to presentations and machine interfaces.
- Participated in the “Occupational Environmental Health Program” to further my knowledge and gain hands-on experience in the field of Ergonomics
- Independently planned & executed 2 different cross-sectional projects, encompassing steering product vision, strategy, and data-centric prioritization.
- Involved in planning, raw data collection & organization, independent data analysis, experiment setup, report creation, video editing, and presentation as part of my 2 main studies.
- Orchestrated the schedules and activities of research participants and team members, ensuring optimal alignment with project timelines and objectives to deliver top-quality outcomes.
- Developed and led a team-oriented, data-driven research strategy that significantly influenced product enhancements and innovations based on comprehensive user insights.
- Rotated in the lab, helping with current projects by analyzing current data and writing literature reviews for my mentors.
- Worked on topics related to the design of products and interfaces ranging from tools, devices, and dashboards to presentations and machine interfaces.
- Participated in the “Occupational Environmental Health Program” to further my knowledge and gain hands-on experience in the field of Ergonomics
BASICS ENVIRONMENTAL
January 2022-May 2022
Environmental Consultant
- Provided environmental consulting services to support clients in their “due diligence” process to identify the risks associated with financing real estate transactions.
- Worked from the regional office and researched historical information (Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, City Directories, U.S.G.S. Topographic Maps, Aerial Photographs, etc.) as part of the due diligence report.
- Performed environmental site inspections and provided detailed ASTM & Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments due diligence reports.
- Prepared and delivered digestible technical Environmental Screening reports for clients explaining the risks associated with their real estate.
- Worked from the regional office and researched historical information (Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, City Directories, U.S.G.S. Topographic Maps, Aerial Photographs, etc.) as part of the due diligence report.
- Performed environmental site inspections and provided detailed ASTM & Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments due diligence reports.
- Prepared and delivered digestible technical Environmental Screening reports for clients explaining the risks associated with their real estate.
Eindhoven University, Artificial Intelligence Department
August – September 2018
Research Assistant
- Assisted with researching state-of-the-art algorithms in machine learning, particularly deep learning.
- Explored Artificial Intelligence applications and innovations in IoT, Industry 4.0, health-tech, fintech, sustainability, aging and education.
- Focused on imputation of missing data for smart product design and data-driven system-of-systems health for factory automation.
- Studied AI fundamentals, techniques, and tools/frameworks for successful applications of AI, e.g., in data science, automated reasoning, decision support systems, recommender systems, and chemical informatics.
Seton Hall University | R&D Assistant
Advanced Materials Synthesis and Characterization Research Project June 2018 – July 2018
- I worked within the lab of Professor M. Alper Sahiner; I was involved in his studies on solutions for the major materials-based problems of the semiconductor industry by developing new advanced materials.
- Assisted in the research titled "Pulsed Laser Deposition Synthesis and Electrical Characterization of Metal Nanoparticle Embedded Next Generation Thin Film Solar Cells."
- Observed and learned from Dr. Sahiner's experimental works on the synthesis of thin films of hafnium-based high-k dielectric materials, colossal magnetoresistive (CMR) oxides, and photovoltaic (solar cells) systems using pulsed laser deposition techniques.