Hello there! I’m Fatih Emre Öztürk, a data wizard in the enchanting world of data science (or let’s say, a bit of an R guru and a bit of a data bender). My title says Data Scientist, but I’m a rookie in terms of previous experience. However, my educational journey has been quite magical.

After waltzing with philosophy at Bilkent University, I decided to embark on a thrilling adventure of pursuing a master’s degree in Data Science at Dokuz Eylül University. I got lost in the enchanting realms of Python and R, and befriended magical tools like SQL, JavaScript, Matlab, and Excel. I also have a surprisingly good rapport with Bash (I’m quite spellbound by the power of commands). I possess magical skills like machine learning, data analysis, and crafting ML pipelines.

During this enchanting journey, I’ve achieved some milestones. I completed my studies at Dokuz Eylül University with High Honor (no magic hat required!). Oh, and I have a passion for writing too—I’ve penned down two novels (guess I can weave data into characters’ lives as well).

Among my passions, you’ll find me indulging in science fiction and fantasy books, movies, and series (I might be a bit of a geek). Additionally, I have a special interest in ethical issues related to AI—tackling the moral quandaries of artificial intelligence is right up my alley (I prefer embracing AI with a friendly approach instead of pushing its limits). If you ever get lost in the data realm, I can transform into a magical source of R!

As for my professional goals, I aspire to develop algorithms that empower individuals and organizations to make better decisions, contributing to the advancement of AI and machine learning. I also aim to make our enchanting world more accessible by creating open-source resources alongside R and Python packages.

Among my magical language skills, I possess English (at a professional working proficiency) and I can also converse in beginner-level French (Bonjour, ça va?). And of course, my native tongue is the enchanting Turkish!

If you’re up for a magical adventure in the world of data, feel free to reach out in a magically enchanting way! Remember, let the data be with you!"

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Data Science | Dokuz Eylul University, İzmir/Turkey

Department of Statistics | Advisor: Neslihan Demirel

Feb 2022 — Aug 2023

Bachelor in Philosophy | Bilkent University, Ankara/Turkey

Department of Philosophy | Advisor: Bill Wringe

Sep 2012 — Jan 2019

EXPERIENCE

Data Scientist at FinancialPredictionAI

April 2024 — Still

Remote

Subtitle Editor/Translator at Private Contractor

Sep 2021 — Feb 2022

Remote

SKILLS

Programming:

• Python
• R
• Sql
• Bash
• Git
• Google Sheets
• JavaScript

Documentation:

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Markdown
• Obsidian
• Google Docs
• Google Slides

Data Management:

• MongoDB
• DBBrowser

Statistical Analysis:

• A/B Tests
• RFM
• KPIs
• Hypothesis Testing
• Anomaly Detection
• Ethics and Privacy Awareness
• Pandas(Python)
• Numpy(Python)
• Tidyverse(R)
• d3(JavaScript)
• Financial Analysis

Machine Learning:

• Regression
• Classification
• Clustering
• Artificial Neural Networks
• Tensorflow(Python)
• Sklearn(Python)
• PyTorch(Python)

Data Visualization/Storytelling:

• Matplotlib(Python)
• Seaborn(Python)
• Plotnine(Python)
• Plotly(Python)
• GGplot(R)
• Shiny(R)

Soft Skills:

• Identifying & Solving Problems
• Researching
• Mentoring/Supervising
• Report Writing
• Project Management
• Attention to Details
• Workflow Development

LANGUAGES

• Turkish: Native
• English: IELTS 7.0
• French: Beginner

Conference Workshops

• Lessons for Designing Scalable and Maintainable Shiny Apps | useR! Jun 2022
• Introduction to Git and Github | useR! Jun 2022
• Regression Modelling Strategies | useR Jun 2022

ACADEMIC SERVICE

• Artificial Intelligence Symposium | Mar 2015 | Organizing Committee Member of the Bilkent University Philosophy Society
• DSM 5008 Unsupervised Statistical Learning Course | May 24, 2023 | Guest Lecturer | Dokuz Eylul University

CONFERENCES

• Oral talk titled “Comparison of the methods to determine the optimal number of clusters” | Dec 2, 2022 | Dokuz Eylul University International Graduate Research Symposium

• Participation | Jun 20-23, 2022 | Virtual | useR! 2022

AWARDS

• Full Scholarship 2012-2019 Bilkent University
• Honor, 2014 Bilkent University
• Honor, 2014 Bilkent University
• High Honor, 2022 Dokuz Eylul University
• High Honor, 2023 Dokuz Eylul University

PUBLICATIONS

Öztürk, F. E. and Demirel, N. (2023). Comparison of the methods to determine optimal number of clusters. Veri Bilimi Derg 6 (1) , 34-45

Technical Training:

University courses

• Calculus I & Calculus II | Sep 2013 & Jan 2014
• Introduction to Computing and Programming | Jan 2014
• Introduction to Probability and Statistics | Jun 2014
• Python for Data Science | Jan 2022
• Exploratory Data Analysis and Data Visualization | Jan 2022
• Unsupervised Statistical Learning | Jan 2022
• Supervised Statistical Learning | Sep 2022
• R for Statistical Computing and Programming | Sep 2022
• Probability and Statistics for Data Science | Sep 2022

Online courses

• Python for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Udemy| Nov 2021
• Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp | Udemy | Dec 2021
• Data Management with SQL for Social Scientists | Data Carpentry | Nov 2021
• Introduction to Geospatial Concepts | Data Carpentry | Jan 2022
• Introduction to R for Geospatial Data | Data Carpentry | Jan 2022
• Programming with Python | Software Carpentry | Nov 2021
• Programming with R | Software Carpentry | Nov 2021
• Version Control with Git | Software Carpentry | Dec 2021

INTERESTS

• Chess
• Reading and Watching Sci-fi
• Fitness
• Writing
• Collecting Playing Cards
• Game Development