Kaan Oguz

• Worked within the Innovation & Ecosystem Collaborations Department, supporting startup evaluation and development processes
• Contributed to business model design and strategic planning for 3 agri-tech startups using the Business Model Canvas (Farmolog, Move On, AGRIO)
• Participated in the evaluation of a climate-tech startup (Erguvan.co), observing its successful seed funding process through the group’s venture capital arm
• Applied Microsoft and Google AI tools (LLMs) to analyze and support business use cases

• Provide live play-by-play commentary and in-game analysis for basketball broadcasts
• Analyze game strategy, player performance, and key moments in real time as an on-air analyst
• Convert team and game statistics into advanced metrics, including the Four Factors of basketball, to inform analysis and commentary
• Write and publish articles focused on basketball game breakdowns, previews, and analytical commentary
• Collaborate with broadcast and editorial teams to deliver accurate and engaging sports coverage

Completed a one-to-one online course with a Cambridge tutor (verified certificate). Developed interest in dynamic systems modeling, including ODEs, SDEs, PDEs, and applications in epidemiology and game theory. Particularly focused on connecting mathematical models to real-world data, with strong interest in PDEs and their applications in physics and engineering.

• Provided weekly one-on-one mathematics tutoring to a middle school student affected by the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes
• Prepared lesson materials and practice problems in advance, covering core topics for high school entrance exam preparation
• Guided the student through the broader exam process, offering structured academic support and mentorship

• Participated in a combined sports management and broadcasting program within the UMass Journalism and McCormack Departments
• Gained hands-on experience in a studio environment, including content development, script writing, and basic broadcasting operations
• Explored core concepts in sports management and leadership, with exposure to industry structure, strategy, and decision-making
• Developed interest in data analytics applications within the sports and entertainment industry