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Melih Kara

Melih Kara

Karlsruhe

Summary

Specialized in experimental data analysis and neutrino astrophysics at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Proficient in software development for signal detection and analysis, showcased through my leadership in enhancing the Supernova Early Warning System's communication tools. Highly skilled in Python and applying computational techniques to complex datasets. Actively seeking opportunities to apply my quantitative and analytical expertise in the field of quantitative finance, where I aim to leverage my strong technical background to tackle financial challenges.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ph.D. Researcher

Karlsruhe Institute of Technolgy
03.2021 - Current
  • Developed software for the SuperNova Early Warning System
  • Analyzed and visualized XENONnT experiment data
  • Built reproducible analysis frameworks for neutrino interactions
  • Assessed scenarios and developed data-cleaning techniques
  • Identified data-driven methods to enhance detector sensitivities

Student Representative

KSETA
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Acted as a graduate school representative for the Karlsruhe School of Elementary Particla and Astroparticle Physics

Tutor

Kodluyoruz
04.2021 - 05.2021
  • Involved in the lectures and gave tutorials for the 64th Data Science for Public Good Bootcamp

Student Assistant

Center of Advanced Eurpoean Studies
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Performed neuronal pathways tracing for a machine learning model within computational neurothology department

Student Assistant

Argelander Institute for Astronomy, Uni-Bonn
02.2020 - 09.2020
  • Tutored a master's course titled 'Programming in Physics and Astronomy with C++ or Python'

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Physics

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
10.2024

Master of Science - Astrophysics & Cosmology

University of Bonn
11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Physics Engineering

Istanbul Technical University
08.2017

Exchange - Physics

Linköping University
03.2016

Skills

  • Python, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis
  • Data Engineering, Modelling, Visualization
  • Machine Learning
  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Effective Communication
  • Presentation, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Time Management
  • Linux, Windows, GitHub, LaTeX, SQL, Microsoft Suite

Certification

Physics Computing, Software Engineering and Data Technologies, CERN, 09/01/22

Languages

English
German
Turkish

Hobbies and Interests

  • Investments
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Options Trading
  • Risk Management/Hedging Strategies
  • Rowing
  • Vinyl Records

Work Availability

monday
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saturday
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morning
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Software

Python

Linux

Microsoft Suite

Github

Pycharm

LaTeX

Timeline

Student Representative

KSETA
10.2022 - 11.2023

Tutor

Kodluyoruz
04.2021 - 05.2021

Ph.D. Researcher

Karlsruhe Institute of Technolgy
03.2021 - Current

Student Assistant

Argelander Institute for Astronomy, Uni-Bonn
02.2020 - 09.2020

Student Assistant

Center of Advanced Eurpoean Studies
09.2018 - 01.2021

Master of Science - Astrophysics & Cosmology

University of Bonn

Bachelor of Science - Physics Engineering

Istanbul Technical University

Exchange - Physics

Linköping University

Doctor of Philosophy - Physics

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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