Ceren Yurtlu

Selected for the advanced stage of the Boost Your Career with AI program after a competitive technical evaluation. The program focuses on applied AI development through mentorship, structured sprints, and real-world projects. Capstone Project – UpHera Built an AI-powered career and community platform for women in technology, addressing the training-to-employment gap. • Designed Ada AI Career Coach for CV analysis, interview prep, and career planning. • Implemented AI-powered job-matching and recommendation system. • Developed a mentorship & networking hub fostering peer-to-peer support. • Full-stack development using FastAPI, Python, Gemini AI, LangChain and React, TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind.

Selected for the competitive "Boost Your Career with AI" program by UP School, designed to empower young women in technology. • Completing Coursera’s AI Skills module and earning certification. • Attending weekly live sessions focused on real-world AI applications. • Receiving career mentorship from industry professionals. • Engaging in project-based learning activities using generative AI tools. • Building key competencies in data analysis, problem-solving, and communication.

Currently participating in She LAB, a leadership and sustainability development program co-organized by UNDP Turkey and Boyner Group. Selected among 60 participants from 1700+ applicants. The program includes: – Training modules on gender equality, strategic decision-making, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement – Interactive workshops on SDGs, systems thinking, and impact-driven project design – Development of an individual graduation project addressing real-world sustainability challenges – Peer learning and mentorship through She Talks sessions with professionals from public and private sectors This experience supports my growth as a purpose-driven leader with a focus on inclusive and sustainable development.

Turkishe is a global sisterhood network that empowers young Turkishe women to empower themselves and write their own success stories. It empowers women between the ages of 18-25 in their personal development, career and journey to create a sustainable future. The Turkishe Leadership Program within Turkishe is a program where young women selected from each university represent their universities and focus on management skills.

Events, disasters, situations, etc. that spread rapidly in the society related to climate. Raising awareness on the subject and combining scientific data in an understandable way by supporting bibliographies, writing blog posts, producing scientific content for social media or preparing announcements/articles, and conducting field research.

I worked as a full-stack developer within a team that focused on developing software solutions to streamline and sustain the operations of training programs. One of our key projects was the creation of a web-based application, ‘GirişGen,’ designed to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of entrepreneurship training. This application facilitated the management of course content, allowed for real-time participant engagement, and streamlined the feedback collection process. Additionally, I contributed to building user-friendly interfaces for organizing training schedules, course materials, and event details. Leveraging both front-end and back-end technologies, we delivered comprehensive solutions that improved the overall user experience and operational workflow for the training programs.

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YetGen is a 14-week 21st Century Competencies Training Program where pieces of training such as Effective Presentation Techniques, Teamwork, Career Planning, Excel, Information / Media / Finance Literacy, Social Innovation, and GirişGen process have been organized. I am completing the assignments given during the Yetkin Gençler Education and Awareness Program, and learn to establish my enterprise with the focus of the UN Sustainable Development Goals within the GirişGen process.

- Built AI-driven models for predictive analytics, automation, and real-world applications. - Developed deep learning solutions for image classification and NLP-based tasks. - Created scalable machine learning pipelines, ensuring seamless deployment and integration. - Conducted advanced feature engineering and model optimization, improving accuracy and performance.

Completed a 2-month intensive data science and machine learning bootcamp at Miuul, gaining practical experience through real-life projects and applications. Core Skills and Tools: - Python Programming & Data Analysis: PyCharm, NumPy, Pandas, data structures, comprehensions, data visualization, advanced EDA - Customer Analytics & CRM: RFM analysis, KPI metrics, cohort analysis, CLTV prediction - Feature Engineering & Machine Learning Pipelines: Regression, classification models, advanced feature extraction, and ML pipelines - Machine Learning Algorithms: KNN, CART, GBM, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost - Unsupervised Learning: K-Means, PCA for customer segmentation - Time Series Forecasting and tools like MSSQL, PowerBI Projects Completed: - House Price Prediction: Machine learning model for pricing - Customer Segmentation for FLO: K-Means and hierarchical clustering - Telco Churn Prediction: Predictive model for customer churn - Amazon Product Reviews: Sorting products by rating - CLTV Prediction: BG-NBD and Gamma-Gamma models for customer lifetime value - Hybrid Recommender Systems: Implemented ARL and collaborative filtering for recommendations - A/B Testing & Evaluation: Designed and measured performance in experiments This bootcamp equipped me with a solid foundation in data science, with real-world projects covering end-to-end data and ML workflows.

I had the privilege of interning at Vepara Electronic Payments and Services Inc., a company specializing in providing comprehensive payment solutions with a 360-degree approach. The company's diverse portfolio includes advantageous payment services such as Virtual POS, Subscription Method, Payment with Links, Digital Wallet, Virtual IBAN, and Prepaid Cards. During my internship, I was entrusted with the following responsibilities: - Development of Virtual POS Application with Flutter: I utilized the Bloc Architecture while developing the Virtual POS application using Flutter. This involved creating a user-friendly interface and ensuring seamless API integration, which I learned to accomplish using Postman. - Creation of Test Scenarios for Digital Wallet with SpecFlow: For the Digital Wallet project, I dived into the intricacies of SpecFlow to develop over 200 test scenarios. My role included identifying potential issues and effectively resolving them to enhance the application's reliability. - Wallet as a Service (WAAS) Project: I actively contributed to the Wallet as a Service project, which aimed at bringing together various functions used in the wallet, such as electronic fund deposits, withdrawals, instant P2P payments, third-party transfers, and payments. My responsibility was to compile these functions and document them comprehensively using SpecFlow, ensuring that they were client-ready. This enriching internship allowed me to bolster both my theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Through my involvement in three distinct projects, I not only gained valuable insights but also garnered significant experience in the field.

By providing an array of educational resources, direct connections to Harvard faculty, mentorship opportunities, and affinity networks, Aspire Institute supports young people around the world in reimagining their academic and professional futures, fostering “success” through locally-grown, aspirational narratives.

Pursuing an Associate Degree in Agricultural Technology at Anadolu University’s Open Education Faculty. Focused on sustainable production systems, modern agricultural technologies (Agriculture 4.0), quality control and resource-efficient cultivation.

- Completed courses in algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, database systems, computer networks, and artificial intelligence - Founded and served as President of the Young TEMA Club, leading sustainability efforts and student advocacy on climate action - Launched a campus-wide campaign for carbon neutrality, which contributed to the adoption of the university’s Climate Action Plan (2024–2030) - Core member of Google Developer Student Clubs – Düzce, involved in organizing technical events, managing sponsorships, and representing the university at national platforms - Actively engaged in community initiatives through TOG (Community Volunteers Foundation) and other student-led social impact projects

- Volleyball Team - PFALMED | Alumni Association – Finance Committee Member (Contributing to the foundation of the school’s first-ever alumni association. Supporting the setup of a sustainable financial and alumni engagement structure.)