Istanbul Technical University
Seyid Baran
Bakumdi
Currently:
About
Who I Am
I am a 4th-year Industrial Engineering student at Istanbul Technical University, with a minor in Defence Technologies. I focus on data-driven decision-making and process optimization.
I develop my analytical skills in a real work environment through part-time work at Turkish Technology. I enriched my academic journey with an Erasmus semester that gave me a cross-cultural perspective.
As a LEAD21 fellow, I receive 1-on-1 mentorship from C-level executives and comprehensive training on leadership, AI, and 21st-century competencies.
Currently
ITU 4th year · Defence Tech. Minor · Working part-time
3.34
GPA — ITU Industrial Engineering
LEAD21
1 of 21 fellows selected from 70,000+ applicants
Experience
Work Experience
Part-Time Engineer · Business Analyst
Turkish Technology
- Conduct weekly trend analysis for two enterprise applications, tracking user behavior, operational performance, and AI model accuracy metrics across international usage.
- Translate findings into clear analytical reports and technical requirements, enabling developers to implement targeted improvements.
- Manage end-to-end requirement lifecycle using Jira (Kanban) and maintain structured documentation in Confluence.
- Detected anomalies in weekly usage trends and enabled faster issue resolution by aligning with business and development teams.
Production Planning Intern
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ)
- Observed and analyzed high-precision aerospace manufacturing workflows, focusing on Master Production Schedule (MPS) alignment.
- Studied MRP cycles to understand resource optimization in a large-scale production environment.
Purchasing Intern
Benteler Automotive – Gebze
- Contributed to improving visibility in procurement by organizing and structuring supplier-related data.
- Assisted in supplier coordination and contributed to the evaluation of delivery performance and procurement processes.
Intern
Progroup Turquality and Management Consultancy
- Built and maintained Excel-based tracking systems for Turquality client projects.
- Assisted in monitoring project KPIs and reporting progress to stakeholders.
Education
Academic Background
Istanbul Technical University
B.Sc. Industrial Engineering — 4th Year
GPA: 3.34
Project Management · SQL · Python · Engineering Economics
Istanbul Technical University
Minor — Defence Technologies
Embedded System Applications for Autonomous Platforms · Discrete Mathematics
Politehnica University of Bucharest
Erasmus Exchange Programme — Industrial Engineering
GPA: 3.58
Feb 2025 – Jun 2025 · Bucharest, Romania
Darıca Science High School
High School Diploma
Graduation GPA: 95.32 / 100
Kocaeli, Turkey
Leadership & Activities
Leadership & Responsibilities
Yenibirlider Association
LEAD21 Fellow
2025 · Ongoing
Selected as 1 of 21 fellows from 70,000+ applicants for Turkey's most competitive leadership development program. The program provides structured training on strategic leadership, AI literacy, and 21st-century management competencies, alongside 1-on-1 mentorship sessions with C-level executives.
ITU Branding Society
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
May 2025 – Present
Restructured the club's auditing mechanism, ensuring full transparency in budget allocation and event management.
Previously served as Board Member, responsible for event production and organization; designed engaging events to raise the club's profile, built inter-club partnerships, and organized the 'Sanal Labirent' summit, securing strategic sponsorships.
Skills
Technical & Personal Skills
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Languages
Hobbies
Guitar
Gym
Football