Mustafa Küçükcoşkun
Data Scientist
Sariyer,Istanbul
Summary
Shipbuilding and ocean engineering student at Istanbul Technical University, currently working as a Student Assistant in the IT Department. Self-initiated and developed an internal duty scheduling system using Python (FastAPI) and Next.js, successfully adopted by the department. Completed an AI internship at Beebird Technology, gaining hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG, and cloud-based ML workflows. Currently pursuing the AI and Technology Academy's Data Science track, I aspire to build a career as a Data Scientist.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Assistant – Scheduling System Developer
ITU Department of Information Technology
İstanbul
12.2025 - Current
- Designed and developed an end-to-end internal duty scheduling system with optimization logic and user interface.
- Implemented a custom duty assignment algorithm for fair, rule-based shift distribution.
- Constructed backend APIs and data models for managing availability, assignments, and historical data.
- Established role-based access control to clearly delineate operational authority among users.
- Applied authentication mechanisms to secure internal access and ensure data integrity.
- Created an internal tool that is actively used by coordinators within a predefined, role-based workflow for scheduling operations.
- Maintained and enhanced the software by providing timely updates and fixes for identified issues.
- I initiated the project independently, alongside my student assistant responsibilities, resulting in an internally deployed and actively used system.
Student Assistant
ITU Department of Information Technology
İstanbul
11.2024 - Current
- Resolved daily IT troubleshooting issues to enhance operational efficiency.
- Provided first-level technical support for hardware, software, and user inquiries.
- Facilitated software installations and updates across departmental workstations.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of technical processes and service requests.
- Assisted students and staff via email with IT-related inquiries and system access requests.
- Configured and supported audiovisual equipment for seamless operation during events.
Artificial Intelligence Intern
Beebird Technology
İstanbul
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Contributed to the development of a prototype healthcare chatbot using LLMs for medical guidance.
- Explored and evaluated Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques to improve response accuracy.
- Conducted feasibility studies on predictive health analysis models using historical healthcare datasets.
- Deployed and tested machine learning components on AWS and Google Cloud to assess scalability and performance.
- Performed data preprocessing and basic feature engineering to support experimental machine learning workflows.
- Identified system limitations and performance bottlenecks through testing of AI-generated responses.
- Documented experimental workflows, technical findings, and architectural decisions.
Backend Developer
Foritu
Istanbul
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed core backend architecture and designed RESTful APIs for an MVP-stage mobile application.
- Containerized backend services with Docker to support local development and testing.
- Wrote SQL queries to ensure data consistency and efficient data access during development.
- Integrated Supabase for authentication and database management in a pre-release environment.
- Collaborated with a frontend developer to align API endpoints with application requirements.
- Used Python scripts for data processing and internal development tasks.
- Tested and validated backend services in local and cloud-based development environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Shipbuilding And Ocean Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Türkiye02-2028
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, SQL
- AI & Machine Learning: Deep Learning, NLP, LLM Orchestration (Claude, GPT, Gemini), AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, RAG, PyTorch, TensorFlow
- Data Science & Analytics: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Visualization
- Backend Development: FastAPI, PostgreSQL, MySQL, REST APIs
- Frontend Development: React, Nextjs, HTML/CSS
- Infrastructure & Cloud: Google Cloud Platform, Docker, Git
- Design & Productivity: Figma, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/16/02
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Turkish
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Turkish
Native
Native
Affiliations
Member, ITU Board Games Club
Certification
Artificial Intelligence and Technology Academy (YZTA 5.0) Scholar — Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology, Google Türkiye, T3 Venture Center & Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation, Dec 2025 – Present(Expected July 2026)
Timeline
Student Assistant – Scheduling System Developer
ITU Department of Information Technology
12.2025 - Current
Student Assistant
ITU Department of Information Technology
11.2024 - Current
Artificial Intelligence Intern
Beebird Technology
10.2024 - 01.2025
Backend Developer
Foritu
11.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Shipbuilding And Ocean Engineering
Istanbul Technical University