Burak Ocalan
Champaign,US
Summary
Motivated Computer Science student with a strong foundation in software development and a passion for problem-solving. Proficient in languages such as C++ and Python, with hands-on experience through academic projects and internships. Eager to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios and collaborate with teams to create innovative solutions. Seeking opportunities to contribute to impactful projects while continuing to grow as a developer.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Prof. Josep Torrellas, UIUC
08.2022 - Current
- Accelerated consistency and persistency protocols for datacenters using SmartNICs
- Benchmarked the Bluefield SmartNIC using Datacenter applications
- Designed a recovery protocol for replicated leaderless systems
- Developed a fault-tolerant and TSO Consistent CXL memory architecture
Undergraduate Researcher
Prof. Ozcan Ozturk, Bilkent University
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked on the research topic: "Processor Design for Graph Applications"
- Designed prefetch buffers for graph prefetchers
- Contributed to gem5 simulator with a bugfix in prefetcher subsystem
Software Engineering Intern
Baykar Technologies
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked on implementing user interface for streaming messages using GStreamer API in C and C#
- Utilized version control systems like Git effectively managing changes over time allowing for seamless collaboration among team members.
- Collaborated with software engineers to develop and test application procedures for system efficiency.
Web Development Intern
TUBITAK BILGEM YTE
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Designed and programmed an event management website using Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, and React
- Participated in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and maintaining high-quality standards throughout projects.
- Conducted thorough testing on various devices and browsers, guaranteeing optimal performance across platforms.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bilkent University
Ankara, Turkey05-2022
Skills
- Programming Languages: C, C, Java, Python, Verilog, Javascript, SQL
- Architecture Simulators: gem5, SST
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
- Other: git
Accomplishments
- Ranked 17th in Turkey’s Nationwide University Entrance Exam (LYS) among 2 million students.
- Selected for funding in 3rd Undergrad Architecture Mentoring (uArch) Workshop
Publications
- B. Ocalan and O. Ozturk, "Utilizing Prefetch Buffers for Iterative Graph Applications," in 2023 26th Euromicro Conference on Digital System Design (DSD), Golem, Albania, 2023 pp. 359-365.
- B. Ocalan, S. Jaiswal, S. Mahar, C. Alverti, D. Koufaty, S. Swanson, J. Torrellas, "Fault-Tolerant and TSO Consistent CXL Memory Architectures" (Under Submission)
Timeline
Research Assistant
Prof. Josep Torrellas, UIUC
08.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
Prof. Ozcan Ozturk, Bilkent University
10.2020 - 06.2022
Software Engineering Intern
Baykar Technologies
07.2020 - 08.2020
Web Development Intern
TUBITAK BILGEM YTE
06.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bilkent University
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