Efe Oztorun
Bloomfield Hills
Summary
High school senior with practical experience in analytical modeling and experimental research in engineering, renewable energy, and sports performance. Expertise in data analysis applied to financial feasibility studies and athlete performance testing. Demonstrated capability to convert technical data into actionable insights through research and coding.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Builder & Donor; Founder of "Pass-Back"
Independent Project
Istanbul, Turkey
2020 - Current
- Designed and built a low-cost automated puck return training device to improve shooting and reaction speed
- Conducted international supplier research (China), sourced motors, controllers, and frame components
- Programmed control system and assembled full prototype through a summer engineering program
- Deployed and donated device to 4 teams impacting 48+ players
- Currently piloting as a startup product for wider youth hockey training use
Residential Solar Engineering Intern
İklimsa (Sabancı Holding)
Istanbul, Turkey
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Designed residential photovoltaic system layouts using AutoCAD
- Calculated system payback periods and energy ROI for client proposals
- Configured solar inverters and electrical system components
- Assisted with on-site solar panel installations and system commissioning
- Tested DC to AC power conversion and system safety performance
Coaching & Communications Intern
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
Brno, Czech Republic
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Interned with 6 professional IIHF coaches in elite training environments
- Led and assisted with on-ice skill development drills for competitive athletes
- Served as Czech–English translator, ensuring clear real-time communication between coaches and players
- Mentored youth athletes in training discipline, performance mindset, and skill execution
- Built a lasting professional relationship with Kevin McLaughlin (USA Hockey)
Student Researcher & Presenter
Vienna International Science & Engineering Fair
Vienna, Austria
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Designed and built a water rocket system to test fuel–mass efficiency and thrust optimization
- Applied Newton’s Laws and kinematic modeling to analyze launch dynamics
- Modeled force, acceleration, and energy transfer to optimize performance
- Selected to represent project internationally at the Vienna fair for technical innovation
Education
High School Diploma -
Cranbrook Kingswood Schools
Bloomfield Hills, MI06-2026
High School Diploma -
International School of Brno
Brno, Czech RepublicSkills
- Bilingual (Turkish, English, Czech, Spanish)
- Project management
- AutoCAD design
- Electrical systems
- Team collaboration
- Agile methodologies
Timeline
Residential Solar Engineering Intern
İklimsa (Sabancı Holding)
08.2025 - 09.2025
Coaching & Communications Intern
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
04.2024 - 05.2024
Student Researcher & Presenter
Vienna International Science & Engineering Fair
03.2023 - 03.2023
Builder & Donor; Founder of "Pass-Back"
Independent Project
2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cranbrook Kingswood Schools
High School Diploma -
International School of Brno