Toprak Alp Köse
İstanbul
Summary
Electronics Engineer with proven project management experience as Project Lead in TEKNOFEST agricultural projects, hydroponic farming automation systems, and TÜBİTAK 2209-B initiatives. Successfully managed budgets, coordinated cross-functional teams, and delivered reports in funded projects supported by the Enerji Piyasaları Düzenleme Kurumu (EPDK) and the Turkish Space Agency (TUA). Contributed to international collaborations with INFN – National Institute for Nuclear Physics (Italy), preparing technical proposals and ensuring stakeholder alignment. Strong technical foundation in model-based calibration, signal processing, and GIS-integrated algorithms, combined with system-level thinking to deliver innovative R&D outcomes in power systems, automation, and aerospace domains.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Management Assistant
Hocaoglu Güç Sistemleri (HGS)
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed budget, coordinated internal team organization, facilitated inter-team collaboration, and prepared project reports in line with work packages for an Enerji Piyasaları (EPDK)-funded project
- Assisted with contract negotiations, ensuring mutually beneficial terms for both parties involved in projects.
- Tracked project time and updated Software spreadsheets.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure smooth collaboration and successful project execution.
- Tracked project documents during every phase of development.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive project plans, resulting in timely project completion and stakeholder satisfaction.
Application and Calibration Engineer
BOSCH
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Calibration processes are managed using ETAS tools and the INCA software environment.
- Model-based software calibration activities are executed across multiple test scenarios.
- Contributions are provided to the Integrated Management System (IMS) and validation protocols.
- Research is conducted on integrating quantum sensing technologies into aerospace systems.
- Drone Project Manager and Electronics Lead in a global in-house start-up competition, responsible for the design and development of a drone for gold mine detection.
- Directed the project team, managed budget planning, reported progress, and presented the technical outcomes to Bosch Germany Headquarters.
R&D Candidate Engineer
İRADETS
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Led assisting research on the Space Radiation Calorimeter for the Turkish Lunar Mission, managing scope, deliverables, and milestones.
- Coordinated HIL/SIL test platform validation to ensure embedded systems’ reliability under radiation conditions.
- Directed algorithm development and testing on microcontroller platforms within the calorimeter project.
- Prepared technical proposals with Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and INFN – National Institute for Nuclear Physics (Italy), aligning with stakeholder expectations.
- Performed market research to assess the strategic feasibility and innovation potential of the calorimeter payload.
Project Engineer / Software Developer
Hocaoğlu Power Systems
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Project documentation is prepared in collaboration with TEİAŞ and BEDAŞ.
- Work packages are reported, and impact assessments of technical outputs are performed.
- Graph-based fault detection algorithms are developed using real-world COMTRADE and GIS data.
- Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, NetworkX, and GeoPandas are utilized for data analysis and modeling.
- GUI components are created with PyQt using an MVC architecture.
- Code quality and maintainability are ensured through formatting tools and modular development.
Editorial Manager
IKHALMED
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Drove diversity initiatives by implementing inclusive hiring practices and ensuring diverse representation in published content
- Enhanced editorial quality by implementing rigorous review processes and style guidelines.
- Coordinated cross-functional projects with marketing, design, and development teams for cohesive brand messaging.
- Managed editorial budgets effectively, ensuring the optimal allocation of resources for maximum content quality and output.
Education
Gebze Technical University
01.2024
High School -
İstanbul Köy Hizmetleri Anatolian High School
Skills
- Project planning & scheduling (work packages, deliverables, milestones)
- Budget management & resource allocation
- Cross-functional team coordination (internal & external stakeholders)
- Contract negotiation & vendor collaboration
- Risk management & stakeholder alignment
- Reporting & documentation for funded projects (EPDK, TÜBİTAK, EU-level)
- Agile methodologies & milestone tracking (KPI, timelines)
- Calibration & validation with ETAS tools and INCA software
- Model-based software calibration & validation protocols
- Embedded systems testing (HIL/SIL platforms)
- Microcontroller algorithm development
- Space payload R&D: Space Radiation Calorimeter – Turkish Lunar Mission
- Drone design & electronics (Global in-house start-up competition, Bosch HQ)
- Contribution to Integrated Management System (IMS) standards
- Market research & innovation feasibility analysis
Certification
- CCNA 1
- Introduction to Networks
Languages
English: Professional
German: telc GmbH A2
Timeline
Project Management Assistant
Hocaoglu Güç Sistemleri (HGS)
01.2024 - 06.2025
Application and Calibration Engineer
BOSCH
01.2023 - 05.2025
R&D Candidate Engineer
İRADETS
01.2023 - 01.2023
Project Engineer / Software Developer
Hocaoğlu Power Systems
01.2022 - 01.2023
Editorial Manager
IKHALMED
08.2020 - 08.2022
Gebze Technical University
High School -
İstanbul Köy Hizmetleri Anatolian High School
References
- Prof. M. Hakan Hocaoğlu
Professor – İst. Ticaret Uni.
📧 hakan.hocaoglu@gmail.com - Dr. Mert Bekir Atsever
Lecturer – Milli Savunma Uni.
📧 mbatsever@gtu.edu.tr - Tuncer Uysal
System Engineer, Powertrain – BOSCH UK
📧 Tuncer.Uysal@tr.bosch.com - Özgül Gedikli Şanlı
Team Group Leader – BOSCH TR
📧 ozgulgedikli@tr.bosch.com - Dr. Fatmanur Esirci Oral
Lecturer – Gebze Technical University
📧 fesirci@gtu.edu.tr