Yavuz Savsatli
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional with a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Nanoengineering and extensive experience in project management, process optimization, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and deliver successful outcomes in fast-paced environments. Skilled in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, statistical process control, and effective communication with executive leadership and stakeholders. Talented individual educated in safety procedures, processes and regulations. Pursuing role and leveraging exceptional technical knowledge to better satisfy customer needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Batter Scientist
Zeta Energy Corp
09.2023 - Current
- Managed major projects with OEMs, coordinating cross-functional teams and reporting directly to the CTO, contributing to critical company initiatives
- Implemented statistical process control protocols, improved product quality and yield, and filed two patents for innovative processes enhancing scalability
Global Ops Process & Materials Engineering Intern
Western Digital Corp.
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Resolved critical wafer electroplating issues, potentially increasing production capacity by 33%
- Improved communication among teams through daily meetings and shared platforms, enhancing collaboration
- Planned and evaluated new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
Battery Research Scientist
Xerion Advanced Battery Corp.
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Led project increasing product tensile strength by 400% through innovative design, and improved production speed by 56% via process optimization
- Guided team of scientists to resolve technical challenges, enhancing operational workflows and efficiency
Education
Ph.D. - Materials Science and Nanoeng.
Rice University
Houston, TX08.2023
M.S. - Materials Science and Eng.
University of Illinois at Urbana
Urbana, IL05.2018
B.S. - Metallurgical and Materials Eng.
Yildiz Technical University
Istanbul08.2013
Skills
- Team leadership
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder communication
- Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Statistical process control
- Operational efficiency
- JMP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Python
- R
- Stat-Ease
- Technical presentations
- Report writing
- Executive collaboration
Timeline
Senior Batter Scientist
Zeta Energy Corp
09.2023 - Current
Global Ops Process & Materials Engineering Intern
Western Digital Corp.
05.2022 - 08.2022
Battery Research Scientist
Xerion Advanced Battery Corp.
05.2018 - 08.2019
M.S. - Materials Science and Eng.
University of Illinois at Urbana
Ph.D. - Materials Science and Nanoeng.
Rice University
B.S. - Metallurgical and Materials Eng.
Yildiz Technical University
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