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Detailed resume of AI & Backend Engineer Utku Buğra Yılmaz.
Work
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2025.09 - 2025.10 Machine Learning & Backend Engineer
Freelance FinTech Project
Remote | Developed an end-to-end AI-driven financial analysis system.
- Developed a high-performance ML model (LightGBM) for BIST100 stocks, achieving ~0.67 Weighted F1-Score and strong backtest returns.
- Built scalable backend infrastructure with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and Docker using Batch Processing for 45% faster inference.
- Integrated DeepSeek LLM for automated multilingual (TR, EN, DE, KO) news summarization and sentiment analysis.
- Implemented professional MLOps practices including Model Cards, Data Dictionaries, and Runbooks.
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2024.09 - 2025.06 Part-Time Software Engineer
Giresun University IT Department
Giresun, Turkey | R&D on Data Security & Algorithms.
- Researched novel metaheuristic algorithms (SFOA) for complex optimization problems.
- Developed innovative steganography methods for secure data transmission using Python and OpenCV.
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2024.07 - 2024.08 Software Development Intern
Giresun University IT Department
Giresun, Turkey | Computer Vision & AI.
- Developed a Real-time Face Recognition & Emotion Analysis System with a custom-trained CNN model.
- Achieved 87% accuracy in emotion detection and integrated it with an automated attendance system.
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2023.07 - 2023.08 Software Development Intern
MAN Türkiye A.Ş
Ankara, Turkey | Automotive R&D.
- Developed backend systems (C# & SQL) for managing Trendyol E-Commerce Seller Panel orders.
- Created a Database Control System simulating bus part inspections with version control.
- Gained hands-on experience with AUTOSAR stacks (BSW modules) and ECU integration.
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2022.01 - 2025.11 Bionluk / Superprof
Freelance Developer & Tutor
Remote | Software Development & Mentorship.
- Delivered 50+ projects in game development (Unity), Python automation, and algorithms.
- Mentored 15+ students in Python, Java, Mathematics, and Physics.
Education
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2021.10 - 2025.06 -
2016.09 - 2020.06
Projects
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End-to-End Financial Prediction Platform
- BIST100 Buy/Sell signal generation using LightGBM & Triple Barrier Method.
- Multilingual News Analysis API using DeepSeek LLM (TR/EN/DE/KO).
- Scalable FastAPI backend with Docker & PostgreSQL.
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PostaX (Graduation Project)
- Secure delivery system with Telegram OTP (One-Time Password) integration.
- Offline Failover Mode: Works with pre-generated keys during internet outages.
- Real-time monitoring via ESP32-CAM and TinyML based anomaly detection.
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Deprem Bildirim Botu
- Telegram bot providing instant earthquake data via Kandilli Observatory API.
- High-performance asynchronous architecture (Async/Await) with caching.
- Location-based custom alerts and historical data querying with AioSQLite.
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Aytar Drone
- Voice recognition system using MFCC analysis to detect human cries.
- Multilingual NLP module (TR/EN/FR/ES) for emergency keyword detection.
- Estimated GPS positioning based on sound source direction.
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Face Emotion Recognition System
- Custom CNN architecture achieving 87% accuracy in real-time emotion detection.
- Automated attendance tracking integration.
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Trendyol E-Commerce Panel
- Developed for MAN Türkiye to manage e-commerce orders efficiently.
- Customer tracking and order creation modules using C# and SQL.
Skills
| AI & Data Science | |
| Python (Advanced) | |
| LightGBM / XGBoost / CatBoost | |
| Deep Learning (CNN, LSTM, Bi-LSTM) | |
| Time Series (TFT) | |
| Computer Vision (OpenCV) | |
| NLP (LLM Integration) | |
| TensorFlow / Keras | |
| Scikit-learn / Pandas | |
| Explainable AI (SHAP) |
| Backend & DevOps | |
| FastAPI (Async) | |
| RESTful APIs | |
| PostgreSQL / SQL | |
| Docker | |
| Git / GitHub Actions | |
| MLOps (MLflow) | |
| Rate Limiting (SlowAPI) |
| Hardware & IoT | |
| Arduino (I2C/UART) | |
| ESP32 / ESP32-CAM | |
| Raspberry Pi | |
| Embedded AI (TinyML) | |
| Telegram Bot API |
Languages
| Turkish | |
| Native |
| English | |
| B2 - Professional |
| German | |
| A1 - Beginner |
Certificates
| Autosar Architecture & Automotive Software | ||
| Udemy | 2024-01-01 |
| Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux | ||
| Udemy | 2023-01-01 |
| CS50's Introduction to Game Development | ||
| HarvardX | 2023-01-01 |
| Python Bootcamp & AI Introduction | ||
| Global AI Hub | 2023-01-01 |