Bachelor of Science (BS)

Minor

I participated in a research at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University on modeling the neuroscience aspects of autonomic responses in human body as a research intern.

Research Intern

The competition I attended with a team of engineers from Purdue challenges students to reengineer a Chevrolet Malibu into a hybrid/electric or fuel-cell vehicle to reduce its environmental impact without compromising performance, safety and consumer acceptability.

Back Drivetrain Analyst

Independently developed Pulaz, a mobile banking application used in Azerbaijan, including its complete iOS architecture, user interface, and core functionality. Implemented SHA-256-based credential protection, secure authentication flows, and QR payment capabilities. Also created a fleet payment application for Azpetrol, one of Azerbaijan’s leading fuel station networks. The application enabled fleet users to scan and pay, view their balances, and manage a digital payment card directly from their mobile devices.

Senior Software Engineer

I have worked as a process engineer intern and had a chance to get to know the different layers of a multi billion-dollar international automotive company as I have worked both in the factory and the office. I have improved the supply chain management of the Magneti Marelli Detroit branch.

Process Engineer

I have worked as a project manager in Pierre Fabre in Istanbul, Turkey. I was responsible for the lateral management of digital projects across the company including B2B communications with technical 3rd parties to determine the feasibility of IT projects; implementation, control, and need-centric development of these projects, and training the executive team and field sales force to assist the learning curve of new technologies.

Project Manager

Contributed to the development and delivery of iOS applications for major brands including Mavi, Borusan Ford, İsteGelsin, and LC Waikiki. Participated in the full development lifecycle, from feature implementation and UI development to testing, maintenance, and App Store releases of more than 20 mobile applications as a developer, working closely with product, design, backend, and QA teams in fast-paced enterprise mobile solutions.

Built the core iOS architecture and user interface of Misyon Bank’s official mobile banking application. Developed essential banking features including EFT and money transfers, payment instructions, payment requests, and QR-based payments. Worked according to professional banking-sector standards for security, reliability, performance, and maintainability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver a secure and production-ready mobile banking experience.

Co-founded Loop and led the product from its earliest concept through the development and launch of a production-ready digital platform. Designed the complete technical architecture and personally built the backend, frontend, mobile applications, microservices, APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, and supporting digital systems. Combined hands-on engineering leadership with entrepreneurial execution across product strategy, fundraising, operations, and growth. Helped secure $250,000 in pre-seed funding and €5 million in tax credits, while the company was also featured in the International Business Times.

Co-Founder

Founded and developed TruthAtlas from an initial idea into a production-level web and mobile product. Architected and coded the entire technology ecosystem, including the frontend, backend, mobile applications, AI-powered microservices, data pipelines, APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, and deployment systems. Managed the product roadmap and transformed complex technical and editorial requirements into a scalable, user-facing platform. In addition to leading engineering and product development, directed the company’s marketing, sales, positioning, and business development operations as an entrepreneur.

Cem Yilmaz

I am a founder, entrepreneur and senior software engineer building ambitious technology products from the ground up.