ERKİN GÖRGEN
Istanbul
Summary
Mechanical Engineering student at Koç University, set to begin a double major in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Proven track record in mechanical design, robotics, and system integration through top placements in TEAM+S (1st out of 600+ global teams), the Spaceport America Cup, and award-winning FRC teams. Recognized by TEVİTÖL faculty with the Distinguished Student of the Year Award for exceptional leadership and character. Proficient in SolidWorks, Siemens NX, and Python, with a strong focus on engineering innovation and product development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Koç University Rocket Team (KUASAR)
01.2024 - Current
- Payload Team Member, Designing and testing the scientific payload for Spaceport America and Teknofest High-Altitude Rocket Competitions.
- Design Team Member, Contributed to 3D modeling, structural design, and concept development.
Board Member
Koç University Economics Club
01.2024 - Current
- Organized events with industry leaders.
Member
Koç University Industrial Engineers Society
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Participated in organizing major events like INDEX.
İnanç Mechatronics Club (IMC)
01.2019 - 01.2022
- FRC Team Member & Captain, Led game design and mechanical development.
- FLL Team Member, Coding and robotic system design.
Member
TEVİTÖL TEAM+S Engineering Competition Team
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Qualified for U.S. finals through high scores in all stages.
Founding Member
TEVİTÖL Rocket Team (Kuasar)
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Participated in Teknofest for three seasons.
Education
Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Koç University
06.2028
High School Diploma -
Tev İnanç Türkeş Özel Lisesi
06.2023
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Siemens NX
- Python
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mechanical design
- Product development
- Automation systems
- R&D in engineering technologies
- Team Sports
- Basketball
- Futsal
Certification
- FIBA Bigger Than a Game Project – Coordinator Undertook the task of organizing the tournament, which was the Koç University leg of the project.
- TÜBİTAK Math Olympiad – Participated in national-level problem-solving contests.
- TÜBİTAK Physics Olympiad – Engaged in advanced physics challenges at the national level.
- Canadian Math Contest – Earned Certificate of Distinction.
- ASMA Math Contest – Competed in international mathematics competition.
- Kanguru Matematik – National Finalist (2021).
Achievements And Awards
- TEAM+S 2022, 1st Place in Turkey; Top Global Score among 600+ teams
- TEAM+S 2021, 3rd Place in Turkey
- Teknofest 2024, Finalist, Medium-Altitude Rocket Competition
- FRC 2021, Designer’s Award, Off-Season Chairman’s Award, Off-Season Robot Game Winner
- FRC 2022, Team Spirit Award
- FLL 2020, Team Spirit Award
Hobbies
English, Fluent, Turkish, Native, SolidWorks, Proficient, Siemens NX, Proficient, Python, Intermediate, MATLAB, Beginner, Proficient, Mechanical design, Product development, Automation systems, R&D in engineering technologies, Basketball, Licensed, 2018–2022, Futsal, Licensed, 2022–2023
Timeline
Koç University Rocket Team (KUASAR)
01.2024 - Current
Board Member
Koç University Economics Club
01.2024 - Current
Member
Koç University Industrial Engineers Society
01.2023 - 01.2024
Member
TEVİTÖL TEAM+S Engineering Competition Team
01.2020 - 01.2022
İnanç Mechatronics Club (IMC)
01.2019 - 01.2022
Founding Member
TEVİTÖL Rocket Team (Kuasar)
01.2019 - 01.2022
Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Koç University
High School Diploma -
Tev İnanç Türkeş Özel Lisesi