Python
İlkay Atıl
Engineering Manager
Ankara,06
Summary
Experienced Software Engineering Manager proven to manage multiple teams and simultaneous projects into streamlined, cohesive and impactful efforts . Firm believer in holistic, servant, bottom-up and collaborative management strategies. Thrives on providing exceptional oversight and hands-on guidance to improve delivery speed and quality metrics. Mentored all levels of engineers and junior managers to advance their careers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Toggl OÜ
Remote
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Drove high-level strategic planning of development efforts across multiple projects with multiple cross-functional teams to optimize resource utilization and shorten development times .
- Mentored software engineers and managers , providing careful guidance on development strategies and education to help them grow and promote in their careers .
- Provided regular feedback to engineers and senior leadership on individual performance metrics and observations.
- Allied with other engineering managers to plan, manage and coordinate teams around reaching strategic company goals.
- Drove innovation week in the company and increased new innovative projects by %80.
Lead Senior Researcher
TÜBİTAK Space Tech. Research Institute
Ankara
11.2010 - 05.2021
- Led a team of researchers on state-of-the-art research projects on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Computer Vision.
- Hands-on research and development on a wide array of high-complexity projects: Satellite Image Processing, Large-Scale Semantic Video and Image Processing, Distributed Computing
- Mentored junior researchers and engineers to manage their learning and growth.
- Presented findings and demonstrated concepts at international conferences.
Research Assistant
KOVAN Robotics Labs
Ankara
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Hands-on participation on state-of-the-art humanoid robotics research.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Conducted experiments to gather and arrange research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations and scientific papers.
- Attended seminars and conferences to improve overall knowledge and understanding in the robotics field.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Engineering (Robotics)
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey 09.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey 09.2004 - 06.2008
Skills
Engineering Management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Project lifecycle management
Mentorship
Artificial Intelligence
Deep Learning
Strategic Planning
Agile & Scrum
Software
C
PyTorch
Machine Learning
RESTful APIs
Golang
Tensorflow
Rubik's Cube, Guitar and Violin Player, Lego Enthusiast
Solving a Rubik's cube in under a minute, lifelong Lego enthusiast, played lead guitar in a heavy metal band and volunteered as a violin teacher to more than 100 new learners.
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Toggl OÜ
05.2021 - 11.2023
Lead Senior Researcher
TÜBİTAK Space Tech. Research Institute
11.2010 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Computer Engineering (Robotics)
Middle East Technical University
09.2008 - 11.2010
Research Assistant
KOVAN Robotics Labs
06.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Middle East Technical University
09.2004 - 06.2008