MERT AÇIKGÖZ
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ALBERT EINSTEIN
OBJECTIVE
Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with 13+ years of experience in data collection and analysis, performance enhancement, and technical problem resolution. Completed degrees, involving BSc in Mathematical Engineering, MSc in Business Analytics, and MBA; well-prepared to make contributions as a Data Scientist.
Ability to interpret data from several sources for delivering creative solutions to emerging problems. Proven history of success in applying analytics and classical modeling techniques for statistical inference and data insights.
Expert in mining and analyzing data from company databases to drive optimization through a range of tools. Thrive in executing predictive modeling to enhance customer experience and revenue generation. Skilled at designing processes and tools for monitoring model efficiency and data. Trilingual, fluent in Turkish and English and beginner in German.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VBO - DATA SCIENCE BOOTCAMP PARTICIPANT
(09.2020 -)
It's been almost 3 years my learning and improvement process of Data Science and Big Data has started, I know that it will never end. My goal is to complete lots of new projects and learn more from experts. I'll try to share what I've learned and details of projects completed at my github account (https://github.com/mopeneye) and web site (http://www.mertacikgoz.com)
SOZCU GAZETESI – BIG DATA DEVELOPER
2018
Built-up Scala-based spark code for the streaming part of data stored in Kafka for Al project (www.sozcu.com.tr). Key Contributions:
Data stored in HDFS and Hive tables.
PIA(PEOPLE IN ACTION) – IT SENIOR CONSULTANT
2013 – 2016
Contributed in several Agile scrum projects as an analyst/tester/Operations Billing part (BSCS). Coached new team members on SQL and PL\SQL while applying process improvement strategies. Key Contributions:
Timely completed all operational tasks, including billing scheduling, executing processes, and scripts for all bill cycles and subscribers.
Identified solutions to subscriber problems by conducting research in all dependent billing databases and tables.
Collaborated with several teams on the vital projects, such as OMEGA, KIST, TEKNOSACELL, and AVEA client
VODAFONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS – BILLING & PRICING OPERATION SENIOR SPECIALIST
2010 – 2013
Managed billing cycles by modifying scripts and reducing cycle times. Delivered training to the level one incident management team regarding subscriber problems. Installed phases of latest releases.
Key Contributions:
Achieved client satisfaction by addressing clients’ billing and pricing issues.
Designed progressive SQL queries and PL\SQL scripts.
TURKCELL TELECOMMUNICATIONS - VAS OPERATION SPECIALIST
2007- 2010
Spearheaded VAS facilities, involving Unified Messaging. WPBX, SDPA Adapters, ADCR Services of Turkcell, WebMesaj, Phonebackup, and P2PBackup by operating as an admin. Deployed, kept, and controlled all platforms overhead for improving systems’ efficiency.
Key Contributions:
Achieved WebMesaj sms record within one day with 2.6M sms at Mirac Kandili.
Gained client satisfaction by providing solutions to resolve subscribers’ IT related issues.
EXPERTEAM CONSULTING - TECHNICAL CONSULTANT (ORACLE DBA)
2005 – 2007
Worked as a member of Database & System Management Team for Oracle’s ERP product (e-Business Suite) on projects below:
Frito Lay
Tekfen Holding
Acıbadem Health Group
Auer
Sanko Holding
Petline Petroleum Company
Kamil Koc
Intercity Rent a Car
Farmed Medicine Industry
Delta Petroleum
CLASS COMP. SOFTWARE & CONSULTING - SOFTWARE ENGINEER
2005
Was responsible for tuning stored procedures of Oracle database & developing new ones via PL/SQL.
Assisted to achieve the target for converting overall 103 dealer's data into a new automation system.
ARAS CARGO - SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
2005
Converted Aras Holding Company’s data to Oracle E-business Suite ERP modules (HR, FA, Vendors, AP ) via API method by using PL/SQL (Data Conversion) and Data Manager.
TIME COMMUNICATIONS - SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (PART TIME)
2001 – 2002
Developed a multithread application that performs convenient parsing & display processes of the log data of a major call center product using MFC with Visual C++ (LogViewer).
MERCEDES – BENZ TURK - IT DEPT. INTERN
2002 – 2003
Worked on inventory application and controlled the data structure of database.
PROJECTS
TRAININGS & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Veri Bilimi Okulu’s
Data Science & Machine Learning Bootcamp - certificate
Advanced Big Data and Data Science at Scale Bootcamp - certificate
Microsoft’s
Programming with Python for Data Science - certificate
Introduction to Apache Hadoop - certificate
Data Science Essentials - certificate
Introducion to Python for DataScience
UDEMY’s
Python ile Makine Öğrenmesi - certificate
Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp - certificate
Python A-Z: Veri Bilimi ve Machine learning - certificate
MIT’s
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
Smartpro IT Academy’s
Data Science & Big data - certificate
SQL Server - certificate
Bilginc IT Academy & Oracle University’s
HDP Analyst: Data Science (Hadoop) - certificate
Oracle 11g SQL*Plus
Oracle 11g Database Administration Workshop 1
Oracle 11g Database Administration Workshop 2
KrisAmerikos
+100 hours English speaking
Turk Telekom’s
AGILE & SCRUM training
360' Kişisel Marka Eğitimi - Marka Sizsiniz
Turkcell Academy’s:
Oracle Database 10G SQL Statement Tuning
Oracle 10G Datawarehousing Fundamentals
Solaris System Administration
Unix Administration
Shell Scripting
New Technologies
Leadership in Customer Experience
Apache Web Server
BEA’s
Weblogic Server 9/10 system Administration
SUN’s
Sun Directory Server (LDAP)
C & System Programmers Society’s:
C Progr. Language (120 h.)
System Progr. & Adv. C Applications (120 h.)
C++ Progr. Language (120 h.)
TCP/IP Client-Server Progr. (30 h.)
Visual Basic Progr. Language (90 h.)
SQL Server Database Administration & T-SQL Programming (75 h.)
EDUCATION
MARMARA UNIVERSITY, MSC – BUSINESS ANALYTICS, ISTANBUL (3.94 / 4.00 GPA)
02.2019 – 06.2020
Lectures taken:
Predictive Business Analytics
Worked about different classification and prediction techniques such as regression, neural networks, decision trees, support vector mechines etc. and unsupervised learning, association rules, model validation on one or more data mining suites. Made a final project developed in Knime analytics platform that uses python exception.
Marketing Analytics
Segmentation, targeting, perceptual maps, product planning, campaign design, and direct marketing
Data Analysis and Descriptive Analytics
probability distributions, descriptive business analytics methods, data visualization, statistical inferencing based on techniques such as regression.
Data Oriented Programming
python programming and software development from data analytics point of view. Worked about regression and classification algorithms of machine learning. Made a final project developed in python that predicts prices of 2nd hand cars via using CRISP-DM methodology.
Data Warehousing
Database management systems, SQL, OLAP, ETL, Data-Mart, Operational Data Stores, SSIS, SSRS, logical and conceptual designs, query processing and optimisation.
Project Management
Used deep machine learning models in Knime analytics platform. Made a final project that classifies injury risks after traffic accidents, evaluates performances of models used such as random forest, Boostedtrees and artificial neural network in a CRISP-DM perspective.
Big Data Technologies
YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY, MBA - ISTANBUL
09.2007 – 07.2010
Graduation project of MBA program - Effects of Number Portability in GSM Industry
YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, BSC MATHEMATICAL ENGINEERING, ISTANBUL
09.1998 – 09.2003
Alternative Delivery Channels, system analysis group project in common with Yapı Kredi Bank.
Software Engineering feasibility project of ‘TELSİM 7070 CepINFO product in common with TIME COMMUNICATIONS
Graduation thesis – SQL based data mining
KDZ.EREGLI ANATOLIAN HIGH SCHOOL, ZONGULDAK
1991 – 1998
Mathematics - Science
LANGUAGES
Turkish – Native
English – Fluent
German – Basic (Goethe Institute G2 course)
PERSONAL INTEREST
Licensed Optimist & Laser
Interested with Amateur Tai Chi
Parachuting (T10A Parachute Certificate)
Licensed Basketball (up to playing away regional league with ERDEMİR)
Was a member of YTU Information Technologies Club and Mathemathics & Intelligence Games Club.
YTU Graduate Society
Yeditepe University Graduate Society