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ResearchAssistant
Furkan Ali Yurdakul

Furkan Ali Yurdakul

Research Assistant

Summary

Passionate software developer and Embedded Systems Engineering master's student at Fachhochschule Dortmund. Strong foundation in embedded systems, programming, control engineering, and communication technology, complemented by a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. Hands-on experience includes roles at ASML as an E-Integrator and Capgemini Engineering as an Embedded Software Engineer, where project management and SCRUM methodologies were key components.

Experience in educational roles has honed communication and teaching skills, with a long-term goal of transitioning into a professorial role to focus on research and education. Committed to continuous learning and applying knowledge to real-world projects, aiming to inspire and educate future generations.

Outside of professional engagements, active in community-building activities among international students, promoting intercultural understanding and cooperation. Enjoys sight-seeing trips, gaming, swimming, soccer, and volunteer work, demonstrating a dedication to personal growth and community contribution.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Research Assistant

Fachhochschule Dortmund
Dortmund
03.2023 - Current
  • Co-authored three award-winning research papers.
  • Conducted workshops to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing within the ProDiT consortium.
  • Led research, reverse engineering, and data analysis for partner companies.
  • Developed software setups, APIs, and presentations for student data visualization projects.
  • Documented research activities, data analyses, and stakeholder meetings.
  • Presented research at conferences, guiding participants and earning recognition.
  • Designed survey instruments for precise feedback gathering.

Volunteer ESN Local Member

Erasmus Student Network
Dortmund
03.2023 - Current
  • Organized and led city trips for international students in the Netherlands and NRW.
  • Assisted with organizing and facilitating various events enhancing cultural exchange and community engagement.
  • Coordinated logistics, transportation, and itineraries for trips, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for participants.
  • Participated in Local Platforms and National Assemblies for discussions and information sharing.
  • Collaborated with team members to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all event attendees.

E-Integrator

ASML
Dortmund
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Executed experiments on test set-ups or prototype machines to meet architectural requirements.
  • Conducted work breakdowns and effort estimations for electronic product integration; specified and documented test requirements.
  • Designed and documented qualification tools for integration purposes.
  • Influenced the design of electronic developments, focusing on diagnostics, testability, manufacturability, and reliability.
  • Represented Electronic Development in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Collaborated with the EMC competence team to conduct subsystem-level tests.
  • Transferred knowledge to production and service engineers, providing expert-level support.
  • Analyzed issues and proposed design improvements.

Education

Master of Engineering - Embedded Systems Engineering

Fachhochschule Dortmund
Dortmund
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Hogeschool Utrecht
Utrecht
09.2013 - 2020.09

High School Diploma -

Cosmicus College
Rotterdam
09.2008 - 2013.07

Accomplishments

  • Best Paper Award : "Using Large Language Models for the Prediction of Stock Indices: Evaluation of GPT-based Extrapolation of MOEX stock index"2024 IEEE 1st International Student Conference: "Digital Generation", Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Best Paper Prize : "Using Large Language Models for Project Staffing: Evaluation of Chat GPT-Based Mapping of Teams to Projects"2024 IPMA Global Research Conference, Maryland, USA
  • Best Young Author Paper Award : "Key Success Factors For Digitally Transformed Agile Remote Work"2023 IEEE 12th International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems (IDAACS-2023), Dortmund, Germany

Software

Python

C

Java

Skills

Technical Skills:

Timeline

Research Assistant

Fachhochschule Dortmund
03.2023 - Current

Volunteer ESN Local Member

Erasmus Student Network
03.2023 - Current

Master of Engineering - Embedded Systems Engineering

Fachhochschule Dortmund
09.2022 - Current

E-Integrator

ASML
03.2021 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Hogeschool Utrecht
09.2013 - 2020.09

High School Diploma -

Cosmicus College
09.2008 - 2013.07
Furkan Ali YurdakulResearch Assistant