Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Software Engineer with 17 years of experience in the banking industry, specializing in mainframe technologies and currently advancing expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). With a strong foundation in mathematical engineering and computer science, I am enhancing my skill set with a graduate certificate in AI and ML from Conestoga College. Renowned for excellent communication skills and a robust background in Cobol, CICS, JCL, ISO 390, and DB2. I bring hands-on experience from roles in Personal Banking, Commercial and Consumer Loans, Product Catalog and Pricing, and general accounting. Additionally, I have freelanced as a Data Scientist, blending practical machine learning applications with my engineering knowledge.

Technical Skills

Mainframe and Software Development:

• Languages: Cobol, PL/I, JCL, TSO, CICS, ISPF, Db2, IMS, Java, C#, .Net
• Tools: IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere (RAD), VSAM file, SQL, Agile/Kanban/Waterfall, Scrum
• Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Dreamweaver
• Embedded Systems: Arduino

AI, ML, and Data Science:

• Languages and Frameworks: Python, R, MATLAB
• Machine Learning: TensorFlow, Pytorch, scikit-learn, Reinforcement Learning
• Data Analysis and Mining: Weka, Data Mining
• Version Control and Collaboration: GitHub, Microsoft Azure DevOps, Docker

Additional Skills:

• Algorithm Development: Neuro Systems, Algorithm Design
• APIs and Testing: Postman, API Testing Tools

Professional Experience

TD Bank, Toronto, ON - Software Engineer (2022 - 2023)

• Played a crucial role in software and business process redesign projects within the Personal Banking system as both an analyst and developer.
• Managed end-to-end product development and maintenance, ensuring alignment with legal requirements.
• Partnered with the Release Management team for various deployments and defect management.
• Translated complex business requirements into Functional and Detailed Design Documents.
• Crafted Test Strategy and Test Plan documents, conducted testing phases, and supported User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Provided technical support and optimization, addressing client issues using tools like Cobol, IMS, DB2, JCL, Jira, Agile Framework, Postman, IBM Developer for Z/OS, and Endevor.

AKBANK T.A.Ş., İstanbul, TR - Software Engineer

• Acted as an analyst and developer for software and business process redesign projects in the domains of mortgages, consumer loans, and overdrafts.
• Oversaw daily and online collection, accounting transactions, and product development initiatives.
• Coordinated closely with the Release Management team, interpreted business requirements, and facilitated testing processes.
• Delivered technical support and resolved customer issues using VMS, CICS, Cobol, DB2, Java, IBM Rational Application Developer, Business Objects, and Agile methodologies.

Education

Conestoga College, Ontario, Canada - Graduate Certificate in AI and ML (2024 - Present)

Boğaziçi University, İstanbul, TR - Master's Degree in Computer Engineering (2010 - 2014)

İstanbul Technical University, İstanbul, TR - Bachelor's Degree in Mathematical Engineering (2004 - 2008)

Certifications

• Deep Learning Specialization - Coursera
• Machine Learning with Python - edX
• Data Science Professional Certificate - HarvardX
• Applied Data Science with Python - Coursera

Projects

Stock Seeker: Developed a web application utilizing Evaluated Linear Regression based Machine Learning (ELR-ML) to provide advanced stock market predictions. Integrated real-time market data for robust analysis and forecasting.

Analyzing TikTok Data: Conducted an in-depth study on TikTok user behavior, focusing on the effectiveness of influencer marketing and the role of humor. Implemented machine learning techniques to analyze and interpret user engagement patterns.

Languages

• English - Fluent
• Turkish - Native