Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, expected to graduate in 2026. My studies focus on software development, algorithms, systems programming, and data science, providing me with a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied computer science.
Harper College
Completed an Associate-level Computer Science curriculum with highest academic honors, earning **Summa Cum Laude** distinction and induction into the **Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society**. Built a strong academic record while developing critical thinking and collaborative skills through diverse programming and mathematics coursework.
Experience
Shipping Garage
Served as a Project Intern at a Canada/US-based third-party Amazon warehouse, focusing on process optimization and system development. Designed and helped implement a visual slot-tracking system to map customer storage locations and streamline FBA/FBM workflows. Improved operational efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, reducing workload by 30%, and integrating Laravel-based inventory systems with optimized MySQL queries and REST APIs.
Antep Sofram
Founded and developed a secure e-commerce platform to market regional foods from Gaziantep, Turkey. Built the entire site from scratch, implementing secure payment systems, SEO strategies, and analytics tools to track performance. Achieved a 40% increase in traffic, improved user engagement, and boosted sales through data-driven decision making and technical enhancements.
Projects
Chicago Public Transport Analysis
-Analyzed over a decade of CTA ridership data (2010–2024) to explore how external factors such as crime rates, weather conditions, and city events influence public transit usage. -Cleaned and combined multiple datasets using Python (Pandas, GeoPandas) and created interactive geospatial visualizations with Folium to identify spatial patterns. -Developed predictive models using scikit-learn (linear regression and random forest) to assess the impact of these variables on station-level passenger counts, contributing insights for future urban planning and resource allocation.
Coffee Shop Management System
-Built a full-stack management system for a coffee shop using Java and PostgreSQL. -Designed the relational database schema, implemented CRUD operations, and created a user-friendly interface for managing employees, inventory, menu items, and sales reports. -The system improved operational efficiency, data organization, and decision-making by automating daily workflows and centralizing key data.
Certificates
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Inducted into this international academic honor society for outstanding academic performance and leadership in community college.
Honors College Scholar
Recognized as a scholar by the Harper College Honors College for academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement.
Summa Cum Laude
Graduated from Harper College with the highest honors, awarded to students maintaining a GPA of 3.9 or higher.