ALP EREN KIYAK
Istanbul,34
Summary
Electronics and Communication Engineering student at Istanbul Technical University, graduating in 2025, with a strong expertise in digital design and embedded systems. Successfully designed digital communication protocols (I2C, UART, PCIe), RISCV Vector Spec, and led multiple team projects in robotics and digital electronic design. Actively participated in competitive events like Teknofest and Mate ROV, earning top placements. Skilled in tools like Vivado, Cadence, and ModelSim.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Istanbul Technical University
07.2024 - Current
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Müştak Erhan Yalçın
- Assisted bachelor’s students with their graduation projects in embedded systems and computer architecture.
- Assistant of EHB 326E-Introduction to Embedded Systems-Designed new homeworks and final projects.
- EHB 326E: Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- EHB 326E: Tutored students to learning design tools.
Student Researcher
Tubitak
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted research on the PCIe 4.0 transaction layer
Student Researcher
Tera Microelectronics
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Designed digital communication protocols for analog chips, including I2C, UART, and PCIe, and developed synthesizable FSMs
- Gained familiarity with Cadence tools and PCIe specifications
Student Researcher
Tubitak
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Designed an RV32IV Vector Load Store Unit and developed an SDHD Host Driver for an Open Source SDHD Host
- Gained familiarity with AXI and Wishbone protocols
Education
Bachelor Degree - Electronics & Communication Engineering
02-2025
- Thesis Statement: Implementation of Active Shield on PULPissimo
- Member for ITU Hockey Team, 2022 to 2023
- Captain of ITU ROV Team
Skills
- Verilog/System Verilog
- Ubuntu
- FPGA
- Vivado
- Quartus
- C/C
- Teaching students
- English C1(IELTS 70)
Honors and Awards
- Mate Rov International, 2022, 3rd Place
- Mate Rov International, 2021, 3rd Place
Voluntary Works
Taught verilog and basics of digital electronics at İTÜ Embedded Systems Laboratory, which has become a tradition.
Develop a matching system connecting high school students affected by the earthquake with voluntary university students for mentorship and academic support.
Providing tutoring to high school students from low-income backgrounds.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Istanbul Technical University
07.2024 - Current
Student Researcher - Tubitak
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Researcher - Tera Microelectronics
09.2023 - 01.2024
Student Researcher - Tubitak
01.2023 - 09.2023
Istanbul Technical University - Bachelor Degree, Electronics & Communication Engineering