Selin Ceydeli

Started as a Dutch start-up, Picnic has grown into a dynamic international team, offering a vertically integrated online supermarket experience. I joined the analysts team to deliver sustainability insights on Picnic’s current assortment and to develop health forecasts through machine learning modeling.

As an ambassador for HerFuture, I am dedicated to enhancing women's visibility in the tech industry. In this role, I work with a community of like-minded girls to further HerFuture's mission of empowering women in tech by organizing impactful events, offering career guidance, and sharing inspiring content.

• Have learned and been actively using the SAS programming language • Working with SAS's newest product, SAS VIYA 4, to offer customer segmentation analysis for the Pegasus Airlines Team

• As a member of the RS Young Vision Board at RS Automotive Group, I leveraged my computer science background to drive the integration of new technologies, enhancing operational efficiencies and expanding customer outreach. • I led strategies to amplify our social media presence, attracting a younger demographic and modernizing our business approach to meet evolving industry demands.

• During my internship in the Artificial Intelligence and Open Banking Technologies department, I engaged with technologies such as SAS EG, SQLDeveloper, Pgadmin, Informatica, and Dataiku to automate projects across various departments. • I specialized in SQL for data preparation, Python for machine learning models in Jupyter Notebook, and utilized Informatica for ETL processes. • My work included connecting to Akbank’s Oracle database, scheduling jobs through .sh files, and exploring advanced areas like NLP, serverless data processing, and ELT. • This role significantly enhanced my skills in data processing and integration.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the CS 303 - Logic and Digital Systems Design course / Spring '23 • As an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the Logic and Digital Systems Design course at Sabanci University in Spring 2023, I supported 40 students in weekly 100-minute lab sessions, clarifying complex topics and guiding practical exercises. • I coordinated a team of teaching assistants to enhance collaboration and efficiency, maintained regular communication with the course professor, and conducted weekly office hours to bolster student understanding and success.

• During my internship at Finartz, a fintech company, I explored the latest advancements in blockchain technology, actively participating in daily meetings to foster knowledge sharing within my research team. • I presented key findings to company executives, contributing to strategies that position Finartz as a leader in blockchain innovation.

• As a Project Development Intern at Intellica, a business intelligence consultancy, I enhanced my expertise in business consultancy through intensive trainings and practical experience. • I utilized SQL for data management, gaining hands-on experience with complex datasets. • Collaborating closely with project managers, I deepened my understanding of real-world business operations and project execution, learning from seasoned professionals in the field.

Undergraduate Learning Assistant for the Math 101 - Calculus I course / Spring '21 • As an Undergraduate Learning Assistant, I facilitated two weekly 100-minute recitation sessions for approximately 50 students at each session, enhancing their understanding of the course content and addressing their queries. • Additionally, I conducted weekly office hours, providing individualized support to an average of five students per session, reinforcing class concepts and improving their overall learning experience.

• Awarded the prestigious Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, which covers tuition fees and provides a stipend amounting to €40,000 per year. • Specializing in Algorithmics and Machine Learning Applications Engineering themes. Current GPA: 8.48/10

• Tutor/Asisstant: Calculus I - Logic and Digital System Design • Graduated with an honorary degree as the 7th ranking graduate of the Engineering faculty • Merit-based full scholarship ($30k annually) • Entrance exam percentile: top 0.01%, 1325th in 2.5M candidates

Merit-based full scholarship ($30k annually) Entrance exam percentile: top 0.01%, 1325th in 2.5M candidates

Robert College of Istanbul, established over 150 years ago, is one of the most selective independent private high schools in Turkey. It is also the oldest American school still operating at its original location outside the United States. More information about the school can be found: https://website.robcol.k12.tr/en/home-page • Graduated with a ranking of 9th among a class of 220 students. • Received the 'Jane Nichols Page Award for Excellence in German' and the 'Koc Family Special Award' rewards during graduation. • AP Calculus & Chemistry Activities and societies: Tennis Club, Model United Nations, Destination Imagination, Film Academy