Ahmet Salih Balandi

Dormakaba is one of the most preferred brands in Turkey and globally, with products such as turnstiles, hotel locking systems, compact and antenna readers, sliding and revolving doors. I had the opportunity to closely follow our security access projects with major companies such as iGA Istanbul Airport, TAV Technologies, FANUC, Acıbadem, and Hilton. I also participated in highly informative product introduction meetings. Through these experiences, I gained significant knowledge and hands-on experience in physical access systems, project sales, and marketing processes.

My first participation in the Teknofest 2024 International UAV Competition as part of the finalist team “Bergusi UAV.” I acquired extensive knowledge and experience in drone systems, especially in communication and software development. I contributed to configuring communication and physical interfaces between Raspberry Pi and Pixhawk, and to implementing necessary libraries such as Dronekit and Mavlink.

We are currently developing a rover project for the Teknofest 2025 Unmanned Ground Vehicle Competition. I serve as the team leader and an active member of the electronics division within a multidisciplinary team of nine, comprising mechanical, software, and electronics subteams. My responsibilities include leading project planning, overseeing hardware design decisions, and ensuring effective collaboration across technical areas.

An article I wrote during the summer break of my first year, addressing one of the most crucial topics in C/C++ programming: pointers. It includes self-written example codes and explanations of potential errors that could crash a computer. Initially shared weekly in a university WhatsApp group of over 200 members over four weeks, I later refined and published it on my GitHub and Medium profiles. This project strengthened my ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to a wide audience.