Education

(08.2008 - 11.2013) Koç University - Bachelor of Eng, Mechanical Eng. (Full Scholarship)             

• Assistantship at MARC (Manufacturing and Automation Research Center) and RML (Robotics and Mechatronics Laboratory) 

• Published “Vibrotactile Feedback in Steering Wheel Reduces Navigation Errors during GPS-Guided Car Driving” (Proceedings of IEEE World Haptics Conference and New scientist)

• Founder & Lecturer in KU Game Engineers Club and KU Robotics Club

• Courses taken:

  • Advanced Programming (C,C++, Data Structures)     

  • Computer Graphics (OpenGL) 

  • Mobile Device Programming (Objective C) 

  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing 

  • Computer Simulation and Modelling (C++)

  • Mechanical Eng. Design (Unigraphics) 

  • Mechatronics

  • Robotics
     

Career

(10.2020) Udacity: Robotics Software Engineer Nanodegree Program

• Taken online courses and delivered projects on topics:

  • ROS Fundamentals

  • Gazebo & Rviz

  • Mapping and SLAM

(09.2020) Udacity: Self-Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree Program

• Taken online courses and delivered projects on topics:

  • Computer Vision (Python, OpenCV)

  • Deep Learning 

  • Localization (Extended Kalman Filters, Particle Filters, MCL) 

  • Path Planning and Navigation (PID Control)

• Converted an ATV into autonomous car (OpenCV, Python, RealSense D435 & T265)​​

(03.2021) Udacity: Self-Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree Program

• Currently taking online courses and delivering projects on topics:

  • Foundations of Agile and Agile Frameworks

  • Agile Planning and Prioritization

  • Progress, Communication, and Organizational Agility

(01/2020 - now ) WalkOVR Technologies | Senior Software Developer & Team Leader

• Developing the OVRPortal desktop application and published regular releases with updates
  (QT Creator, C++, Bluetooth, TCP Socket, Database Connection)

• Managing the project development process as the technical team leader

• Performing communication with customers and delivering technical supports

• Reshaped UI & UX design by customer feedbacks, hence users active usage duration increased more than %34

• Improved the motion detection algorithms in embedded software (STM32, Keil, C)

• Gained extensive experience about VR and Mocap systems, IMU sensors and Sensor Fusion

• Taking active roles on mass production stages of products

(11/2017 -  12/2019) Devim DesignLab | Founder & Project Manager

• Delivered software and hardware product prototypes and MVPs for more than 12 start-ups;​

  • Butterfly Dress; a wearable tech project which is exhibited in 2047 Apologue exhibition that is held in major cities of China many times (Wifi)​

  • Avus; IoT smart city project to betterment city life (Sensors, 3G, Lora) 

  • ThingShower; Pocket size UVC sterilizer product

  • Movero; Mobile telepresence robot for remote monitoring (4G, RPLidar, Mobile Robotics)​

• Gathered deeper knowledge about various sectors by providing technical consultancy for diverse start-ups

• Coordinated several developer teams for each project​

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(04/2015 - 11/2017) Milklab Creative Technologies | Mechatronics Project Developer

• Initiated various R&D Projects;

  • Developed a 6 DOF robotic arm for exhibitions (C++, Dynamixel Servo Motors)

  • Prototyped an omni wheel mobile robot (C++, ARM, PID control, RPLidar, ROS)

• Acquired opportunity to work with well-known international companies

• DriVR Simulator; (for KIA Motors)

  • Designed overall simulator system by using prior simulation work experience

  • Supported software developer team on developing motion algorithms (C++)

  • Ensured the coordination between software and hardware developer teams 

• SmARt Engine; (for Exxon Mobil1) 

  • Leaded the development and integration process of products in Turkey

  • Resided in London for customer support and customer experience observations

  • Designed the electronics and embedded software (C++, Motor Drivers, BLE, Li-ion Batteries)

• Beauty Assistant; (for Unilever)

  • Leaded the project by performing on site observations to understand customer needs and requests

  • Built software for depth camera integration and testing with users (C++, RealSense)

• BarillaIQ; (for Barilla)

  • Performed software integration of object detection on touchscreen displays (Java)

  • Assisted the project team on exhibition area

• Achieved national and global awards as a team;

  • Crystal Apple 2015: 2nd Place (Direct Marketing & Marketing at Sales Point)

  • MediaCat Felis 2016: 1st Place (Media & b2b)  (Direct Marketing & Innovative Technology)

  • MediaCat Felis 2016: Achievement Awards (User Experience Design) (Mobile & Augmented Reality) 

  • Crystal Apple 2016: 1st Place (Innovative Technology & Digital Media Usage)​

(12/2013 - 07/2014) SANLAB R&D and Simulations | R&D Engineer

• Forklift, Backhoe Loader and Excavator simulation & simulator systems;

  • Analyzed and reported performance tests of simulation software

  • Presented a new product solution for transferring sensor data between simulator and simulation (Linux, C++)

  • Developed calibration software for I/O modules in simulator cabinets (QT Creator, C++)

(07/2013 - 12/2013) Gelecek Robotics Technologies | Robotics Engineer

• Gained experience about fundamentals of startup environment

• 6 DOF Modular Robotic Arm Project for rehabilitation  

  • Implemented proper data structures and algorithms for performance improvements (C++)

  • Fixed bugs in the inverse kinematics calculations 

(10/2012 - 06/2013) FutureRobotics.com | Founder

• Launched online shopping website for selling DIY robotics parts

• Negotiated and became the distributor of Elecfreaks in Turkey

• Managed all administrative works

Updated CV (in English)