Location
TurkeyRate
$72
/ per hour
Years of experience
11+About
I am currently a Senior Data Engineer at Blue.cloud and a Fractional CTO at AISafety.com, both roles based in İstanbul and carried out remotely since November 2021. At Blue.cloud, I consult on data-centric digital transformation projects for large-scale corporations, utilizing state-of-the-art tools, methods, and architectures. Simultaneously, at AISafety.com, I am responsible for building the infrastructure that supports research and application of ML models to optimize business processes, ensuring that the use of ML benefits humanity. My independent consulting career, which began in June 2015, involves creating end-to-end data-centric solutions and collaborating with global teams to build stable and manageable data and ML architectures. I have worked with various companies such as Business Science Associates, Cognius.AI, Wisdom Labs, SnapEx, and Nimbus Therapeutics, on projects ranging from fully automated BI systems to Cloud migrations and financial analytics. Previously, I worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at Massive Bio, developing and optimizing NLP applications to find suitable cancer treatments, and as a Cloud Data Engineer at Commencis, where I helped clients plan and implement Cloud-centric data solutions. I hold a B.S. in Molecular Biology and Genetics and Physics, and an M.S. in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Boğaziçi University, where I completed a bioinformatics thesis on epilepsy genomic data analysis using Python and advanced ML methods. My technical skills include programming in Python and JavaScript, deep learning, NLP, statistics, distributed computing, cloud services, and data warehousing, while my interests span general AI, AI safety, literature, horror films, ancient history, philosophy of mind, football, chess, hiking, ecology, and coffee.Tech Stack
CTO, AWS, Azure, Bioinformatics, Data Engineering, ETL, JavaScript, Kafka, Kubernetes, PythonExperience
- At Blue.cloud, participation in data-centric digital transformation projects for large-scale corporations, ensuring the use of state-of-the-art tools, methods, and architectures.
- As a Fractional CTO at AISafety.com, responsibility for building the infrastructure to research and apply ML models for optimizing business processes, ensuring that ML benefits humanity.
- In an independent consulting role, creation of end-to-end data-centric solutions and collaboration with global teams to build stable and manageable data and ML architectures.
- At Massive Bio, development and optimization of NLP applications to find suitable treatment options for cancer patients.
- At Massive Bio, architecture and implementation of ELT pipelines in a multi-cloud environment, mainly using Azure and AWS.
- At Commencis, assistance in planning, implementing, and maintaining cloud-centric data storage, processing, analytics, and ML solutions, primarily using AWS.
- For a master's thesis at Boğaziçi University, creation of an application for analyzing genomic data of epilepsy patients to diagnose them more accurately, using Python and advanced ML methods.
Employment history
Senior Data Engineer, Blue.cloud
November 2021 – Present
- Providing expert guidance on data-centric digital transformation projects for large-scale corporations, ensuring the integration of state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.
- Designing and implementing advanced data architectures that enhance the efficiency and scalability of corporate data systems.
- Utilizing cutting-edge data tools and technologies to optimize data processing, storage, and analysis workflows.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of data solutions across various business units.
- Providing training and mentorship to junior data engineers and analysts.
- Participating in technical evaluations and procurement of new data tools and technologies.
- Developing data governance frameworks to manage data security and compliance.
Fractional CTO, AISafety.com
November 2021 – Present
- Leading the development of robust infrastructure to support AISafety.com’s mission of researching and applying ML models for business optimization.
- Ensuring that the implementation of ML models aligns with ethical standards and benefits humanity, emphasizing AI safety and ethical considerations.
- Developing and executing strategic plans for the technological growth and direction of AISafety.com, aligning with the company’s long-term goals.
- Collaborating with various departments to integrate ML solutions into business processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity while maintaining ethical standards.
Data ML Engineering, Cloud Development, DevOps Consultant, Independent
June 2015 – Present
- Creating end-to-end data-centric solutions
- Collaborating with distributed teams to build stable and manageable data and ML architectures
- Working with companies like Business Science Associates, Cognius.AI, Wisdom Labs, SnapEx, and Nimbus Therapeutics
- Examples of experience include creating automated BI systems, visualizing customer behavior data, migrating data solutions to Cloud, and developing financial analytics and algorithmic trading applications
- Conducting risk assessments to identify potential issues in AI implementation.
- Managing budgets and resources for AI projects to ensure efficient use of funds.
- Implementing machine learning models to automate and optimize business processes.
Machine Learning Engineer, Massive Bio
March 2021 – November 2021
- Developing and optimizing NLP applications to find suitable treatment options for cancer patients
- Optimizing ML algorithms written in Python
- Architecting and implementing ELT pipelines in a multi-cloud environment (mainly Azure & AWS)
- Defining relevant KPIs and developing strategies
- Leading projects for obtaining government grants
Cloud Data Engineer, Commencis
December 2020 – March 2021
- Planning, implementing, and maintaining cloud-centric data storage, processing, and analytics solutions
- Utilizing Python for scripting
- Focusing on AWS for cloud solutions
- Developing data pipelines to ingest, process, and analyze large datasets in the cloud
- Implementing data security measures to protect sensitive information
- Conducting performance tuning and optimization of cloud-based data systems
- Documenting processes and solutions to ensure knowledge transfer and continuity
Education history
Boğaziçi University
2012-2015
Molecular Biology and Genetics, M.S.
Boğaziçi University
2008-2012
Molecular Biology and Genetics Physics, B.S.
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