Ahmet Gundogdu

• Assisted in implementing intuitive user interfaces and seamless navigation to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
• Contributed to creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that translate complex concepts into visually stunning and user-friendly designs.
• Worked closely with designers, and managers to understand project requirements and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality digital solutions.
• Advocated for best practices in user experience and user interface design, incorporating feedback from usability testing and analytics data.
• Stayed up-to-date with the latest web development trends, UI/UX design principles, and emerging technologies to bring fresh ideas and insights to the team.
• Skills: WordPress Design · User Interface Design · User Experience Design (UED) · Front-End Development · Problem Solving · Communication

• Investigated cutting-edge triangle counting and community detection algorithms to analyze large-scale social network graphs.
• Collaborated closely with a diverse team of researchers, including high schoolers, undergraduates, and graduate students, to devise and implement novel algorithms.
• Conducted in-depth literature reviews to stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field, contributing valuable insights to ongoing projects.
• Participated in regular group meetings and brainstorming sessions, fostering a collaborative environment to optimize algorithmic solutions.
• Spearheaded a comprehensive analysis of a social network dataset, identifying key community structures and their evolution over time.
• Utilized Python and graph analysis libraries to explore the intricacies of the network, presenting findings in clear visualizations and concise reports.
• Skills: C (Programming Language) · Communication · Data Analysis · Data Science · Big Data · Data Modeling · Teamwork · Critical Thinking · Python

As the Owner and Operator of a successful Etsy shop specializing in handmade crochet items, I independently managed all facets of the business, generating over $5000 in revenue. I cultivated a diverse product line-up, featuring uniquely crafted items including baskets, booties, and handbags.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development: Pioneered the design and creation of a broad range of handmade crochet products, leveraging an eye for current trends to consistently deliver items that catered to customer demands and preferences.
• Inventory Management: Administered complete control over inventory, ensuring seamless tracking of stock levels and timely replenishment of popular items to minimize customer wait times and maximize sales opportunities.
• Online Store Management: Managed all aspects of the Etsy store operations, from setting up the shop, and listing products with clear descriptions and high-quality photographs, to routinely updating the inventory based on sales and production.
• Customer Service: Provided superior customer service, responding promptly to customer inquiries, resolving issues efficiently, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction that helped foster repeat business and positive shop reviews.
• Marketing and Promotion: Strategically promoted the shop and its products through various online channels, including social media, to broaden the customer base and drive sales growth. Implemented SEO strategies to enhance product visibility and shop ranking on Etsy.
• Order Fulfillment & Shipping: Handled all order processing, packaging, and shipping responsibilities, ensuring customers received their orders accurately and within the promised delivery timelines.
• Financial Management: Oversaw the financial aspects of the business, including pricing strategies, cost control, revenue tracking, and budget management to ensure profitability.
• Skills: Customer Service · Business Management · Social Media Marketing · Communication

During the peak of the quarantine, my friends and I founded Borderless Coders to be able to provide free coding, ELA, social science, art, and science classes to students from underserved communities around the world. Over the course of three years, we taught over 600 students from all over the world, including students from Argentina, New Zealand, United States, Greece, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, and much more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy: Led a team of 30 individuals to define and implement the vision, mission, and strategic direction of the organization. Lead initiatives that align with the organization's long-term goals and continually evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies.
• Team Management: Oversee the Design, Social Media, Human Resources, and Instructor teams. Create a supportive work environment, provide guidance, resolve issues, and ensure team members have the necessary resources to perform effectively.
• Curriculum Development and Instruction: Contribute to the development of the coding curriculum for Python, Java, and HTML/CSS and directly instruct students in Python, Java, and Adobe Photoshop. Regularly review and update the curriculum to ensure it remains relevant and effective.
• Community Outreach: Implement initiatives to reach underserved communities globally and provide free coding lessons. Cultivate partnerships with community organizations, schools, and other entities to expand the reach and impact of the program.
• Design: Lead the design of promotional materials, including posters, to market the organization's programs and initiatives. Ensure the brand's message is clearly and consistently communicated across all materials.
• Social Media and Communication: Oversee the organization's social media strategy to raise awareness, increase engagement, and support fundraising efforts. Ensure the organization's vision and mission are effectively communicated to the public.
• Human Resources Management: Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive work culture. Oversee recruitment, training, and retention strategies, and ensure the organization adheres to relevant laws and regulations.
• Skills: Leadership, Python, Java, Adobe Photoshop, Strategic Planning, Communication, Design Proficiency, Social Media Management, Human Resources Management.