Education
Orange Coast College
- June 2023 - Ongoing
- Orange County, CA, USA
- Current GPA: 3.91 / 4.00; on the OCC President's List and Honor's List for several 4.00 GPA semesters
- Took several courses at Golden West College and Santa Ana College as well, when necessary
- Relevant Coursework: C++ Programming 1 & 2, Computer Architecture, Software Engineering, Discrete Structures, Data Structures, Calculus-Based Physics: Mechanics, Calculus 1 & 2 & 3, Trigonometry, Principles of Microeconomics, Cultural Anthropology
- Select Projects:
- CS A250: C++ Programming 2:
- Led a four-member team to develop a C++ program utilizing diverse data structures and libraries to manage and explore cookie recipes
- Designed and implemented program features including recipe display, ingredient lists, calorie tracking, customizable calorie filters, and egg-free recipe identification for dietary needs
- Coordinated task delegation, organized progress meetings, communicated updates to the instructor, and presented the completed program to the class for feedback
- CS A250: C++ Programming 2:
Orange Coast College
- September 2019 - January 2023
- Orange County, CA, USA
- Relevant Coursework: Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, EMT Clinical
El Modena High School
- September 2014 - June 2018
- Orange County, CA, USA
Academic Enrichment
Accelerate Computing Talent Initiative
- June 2025 - Ongoing
- Strengthen technical problem-solving, agile project management, and collaboration skills for software and IT environments
- Learn Git, how to code in Python, and its basic libraries to understand problems, and plan and implement solutions using previous examples of similar problems, and evaluate plans' time and resource feasibility
Experience
K1 Speed
Event Organizer, Head Cook, & Cashier
- April - June 2023
- Irvine, CA, USA
- Managed kitchen operations, customer transactions, and event coordination
- Streamlined workflows by adjusting schedules, resolving customer concerns, and optimizing order preparation
Cauldron Ice Cream
Store Associate
- November 2020 - February 2021
- Irvine, CA, USA
- Delivered efficient service to ensure smooth store operations during peak hours by balancing responsibilities across cashiering, preparing, and serving custom ice cream orders while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere
- Upheld health and safety standards by keeping the store organized and clean
The Adecco Group
Support Service Recycling Pop Up
- September - October 2019
- Irvine, CA, USA
- Collected and entered customer information during intake while greeting and guiding customers to recycling areas for efficient event flow
The Adecco Group
Warehouse Parts Associate
- October 2018
- Irvine, CA, USA
- Tracked and updated customer orders and coordinated with teams to maintain accurate order records
- Processed future orders by phone, ensuring correct recording and smooth interdepartmental transfer
Extracurricular Activities
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Member of the Beta Mu Alpha Chapter at OCC
- Orange County, CA, USA
- Received an invitation to be a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society for academic achievement
- Work with the Orange Coast College administration on the College Project to help identify areas of campus life that could benefit from meaningful improvement and to work with others to implement changes that enhance the student experience
Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scout
- January 2011 - February 2018
- Orange County, CA, USA
- Was recognized and awarded for the notable achievement of earning all 138 merit badges by the Boy Scouts of America by Congressman J. Luis Correa in February 2018
- Earned the Eagle Scout rank by completing all previous ranks, earning merit badges, serving in a leadership role for two years as a Life Scout, and planning and leading a community service project, painting a school mural, coordinating volunteers and resources to create a lasting symbol of community pride
Skills
Technical
- Python
- C++ (Certificate)
- Git
Language
- English (Native)
- Turkish (Native)
- Spanish (Beginner)
Memberships
- OCC Computer Science Club
- OCC Cars Club
Hobbies
- Building and repairing computers
- Working on classic cars
- Golf
- Weight lifting and bodybuilding