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Trafipper is a big data & analytics firm known for its strong academic foundation. We specialize in providing comprehensive analytics solutions, including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, to businesses, government agencies, and individuals across various industries.In my role at Trafipper, I oversee the entire development cycle of Dataritim.com, Trafipper's innovative data-driven media platform and data marketplace. Dataritim.com offers an interactive platform for data storage, visualization, and reporting, enabling the creation of compelling data-driven stories. It promotes data literacy and advocates data accessibility for all segments of society.I am also responsible for building and maintaining Dataritim's extensive data library, which houses a diverse collection of economic, social, political, and environmental data from reputable sources such as the TCMB, World Bank, IMF, and OECD. This involves implementing efficient data pipelines and robotic automation processes to extract, update, and mine data continuously.On a day-to-day basis, I collaborate closely with our core team to design and curate content for Dataritim.com. Additionally, I'm hands-on with data processing using Python and SQL, creating impactful data visualizations, conducting in-depth analyses, authoring insightful articles, and generating valuable business insights.As a Business Analyst, I engage directly with clients to diagnose their unique challenges, design customized analytic solutions, and transform these solutions into sustainable products and services that drive business growth.

Bitexen is Turkey's third-largest cryptocurrency exchange.During my tenure at Bitexen, I have provided in-depth analyses, research reports and informative content for research.bitexen.com with a focus on the cryptocurrency ecosystem and fintech sector. I was also responsible for establishing partnerships with global cryptocurrency firms and crypto exchanges.

23 Studios is a Turkish digital game localization and publishing company, whose clients include EA, Ubisoft, SEGA, Netflix, CD Projekt, and many more.In 23 Studios, I have participated in translation and localization projects and translated the content of mobile & computer games from English to Turkish, for major game companies like BigPoint.

TRT World Research Centre is a non-profit research and policy institute based in Istanbul, Turkey.I provided organizational assistance for TRT World Forum 2019, an annually held international conference that brings academics, journalists, politicians and members of civil society to grapple with the challenges of our time and contribute to advancing peace, security and prosperity throughout the world. I also published an academic book review on Magnus Ekengren's book, Explaining the European Union’s Foreign Policy: A Practice Theory of Translocal Action. Please see the link.

The United Nations Global Compact is a non-binding United Nations pact to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies and to report on their implementation. During my internship, I have created content for the Global Compact Turkey Network website and social media accounts, generally through the translation of publications and online content, published by the headquarter the New York. (English <=> Turkish). Data collation and web research with a specific focus on the private sector and civil society were among my other duties.

I participated in the Internship programme of the Center for Strategic Research. The programme consisted of meetings with experienced diplomats, course work on Turkish foreign policy, an internship at ministry units (East Asian Affairs). As a graduation assignment, I prepared a research paper and a presentation on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its implications for Turkey.

My main responsibility was translating articles for the monthly issues of Harvard Business Review Turkey and its official website (English to Turkish), along with the proofreading and revision of the content. Transcription and revision of the interviews, and providing organizational assistance for panels and meetings were among my other responsibilities.