Elshad Toklayev
Istanbul
Summary
Passionate about AI and computer vision, I've thrived in immersive experiences like a transformative summer school program led by Professor Henry Leitner. Armed with Python, I navigated coding fundamentals and problem-solving methodologies, while exploring Object-Oriented Programming's omnipresence in development landscapes. Under Ergun Batuhan Oktem's mentorship, I honed debugging and testing techniques, deepening my software development understanding.
Additionally, I've delved into the ethical implications of self-driving cars, conducting a 4000-word research paper using Carla powered by Python. Now seeking opportunities to further my education and career in AI and computer vision, I aspire to contribute responsibly to technological innovation, pushing boundaries and shaping ethical solutions for the future.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Team Member
Koç University AIRS
Istanbul
11.2023 - Current
- Team: Koç Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (KUAIRS)
- Mission: Develop a fully autonomous drone for participation in TeknoFest national competition.
- Role: Member of the detection team.
- Objective: Devise effective drone-to-drone detection algorithm.
- Focus: Swift and accurate identification of other drones during competition.
- Goal: Optimize drone performance in competitive environment.
- Approach: Collaboration and innovation.
- Aspiration: Push boundaries of unmanned aerial vehicle technology.
- Aim: Achieve success at TeknoFest.
Software Engineer Intern
Flame Lion
London
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Internship Mentor: Ergun Batuhan Oktem, founder of the company.
- Learning Focus: Debugging and testing techniques in software development.
- Acquisition: Insights gained under Oktem's guidance.
- Application: Utilized Python skills from Harvard Summer School.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with the development team.
- Tasks: Debugging and testing Python programs and software.
- Mentorship Impact: Enhanced proficiency in bug identification and resolution.
- Skill Development: Strengthened problem-solving abilities.
- Comprehension Enrichment: Deepened understanding of software development processes
Education
Bachelor's degree - Computer Engineering
Koç University
09.2023 -
Summer School - Computer Science
Harvard University
06.2022 - 08.2022
High School -
FMV Işık Okulları
01.2020 - 01.2023
Skills
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Debugging
- Testing
- Python
Languages
Turkish
Fluent
Russian
Native
English
Fluent
Research Papers
Ethics in Self-Driving Cars, Elshad Toklayev
Affiliations
- Cryptocurrency Investing and Analysis: Enjoy researching and analyzing crypto markets to make informed investment decisions.
- Tennis: Former member of the high school tennis team, passionate about playing and improving tennis skills.
- Chess: Engage in strategic gameplay and continuous learning through chess matches, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Certification
Sat Super Score: 1480. English Section 700, Math Section 780
Timeline
Team Member
Koç University AIRS
11.2023 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Computer Engineering
Koç University
09.2023 -
Software Engineer Intern
Flame Lion
08.2022 - 09.2022
Summer School - Computer Science
Harvard University
06.2022 - 08.2022
High School -
FMV Işık Okulları
01.2020 - 01.2023