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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Istanbul, Turkey

Assisted the team in the preparation of the Information Memorandum (IM) for the sale of a shipping company, contributing to the successful execution of the transaction.Developed a customized Excel VBA solution to efficiently categorize and manage data from a massive 30,000-row text dataset, streamlining the process of creating the IM.Conducted an in-depth profitability research analysis on the top 50 public companies in Turkey, providing valuable insights and data-driven recommendations to support decision-making processes.

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed cost and warehouse optimization strategies by analyzing driver data sets, contributing to more efficient operations.Created a campaign monitoring system for the programmatic team, enabling the prompt detection and resolution of campaigns with low display rates.Conducted UX/UI research and made enhancements to Firefly's recently launched driver application, resulting in an improved user experience.Applied data cleaning techniques to rectify inaccuracies within driver datasets, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.

Istanbul, Turkey

Contributed to the successful completion of the sentiment analysis and micro-segmentation projects, showcasing analytical and data management skills. Developed a machine learning algorithm to conduct sentiment analysis on restaurant reviews, providing valuable insights for decision-making.Conducted data manipulation and analysis to identify popular fast-food chains in Turkey as a crucial component of a micro-segmentation project.Enhanced data security by transferring user personal information from Yemeksepeti's data tables to a secure database, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.Created informative data visualizations using Tableau and Power BI, improving data communication within the organization.

Istanbul, Turkey

Collaborated on the development of the Certified Special Education Mobile App, designed specifically for children with autism. Conducted a comprehensive competitive analysis, identifying opportunities to enhance the app's interface features and overall functionality to ensure it met the evolving needs of its user base.Conducted user interviews to enhance the app's user experience and identify new features required for improved functionality.Facilitated meetings with academic associations and influential figures in the field to gather valuable insights and innovative ideas for application development.

Austin, Texas Area

Worked in the Imagination and Cognition Lab under the supervision of Prof. Jacqueline D. Woolley, concentrating on children's conceptual development. Gained valuable experience in cognitive science and deepened the knowledge about the intricate relationship between imagination and cognition.Conducted research on children's perception of reality, the development of scientific and supernatural reasoning, and the influence of testimony on their beliefs and decision-making processes.Contributed to the research team by conducting interviews with 15 participants in the Cultural Enrichment and Detective Studies.

Bachelor'S Degree, Cognitive Science, Major Gpa (3.9/4.0), Overall Gpa (3.6/4.0)

Minor Program: B.A in Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS)

High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate (Ib) Diploma & Turkish Diploma, Received Full Academic Honors Scholarship

Activities and Societies: Founder& Leader of ENKA Schools Audio Library Project. Member of ENKA Drama Club Licensed Basketball Player.