Hello,
Welcome to my personal website!

I am a passionate and driven Data Scientist based in Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. With a background in economics and extensive experience in data analysis, I thrive on transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive business decisions and improve performance.

I translate data into valuable and comprehensible insights. My goal is to improve results with data-driven facts and help decision-makers. I interacted with many internal and external teams including executive level management teams and ambassadors. I demonstrated significant leadership qualities as well as the ability to work independently and as a team member. I am a quick learner with strong analytical and statistical skills.

~Professional Journey~

I have been working as a Data Analyst II in the HazMat Training Department at International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in Washington, DC since July 2021. Over the past few years, I've advanced from Data Analyst I to my current position, thanks to my dedication and outstanding performance. My role involves developing interactive dashboards, creating comprehensive reports on instructor performances as well as financial status reports on grant allocation and spendings, and automating processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Previously, I worked as a Marketing Data Analyst Associate at Sahouri Insurance and Financials in McLean, VA. There, I harnessed the power of CRM analytics to provide valuable business insights and developed user-friendly dashboards to support various departments. My data journey began in e-commerce, where I analyzed sales data and managed online sales channels and marketing efforts for Topaz LLC (now DecoHub ), a start-up retail company. This role honed my skills in data visualization, email marketing, and web development.

In addition to my data analysis expertise, I served as a Foreign Service Career Officer (Diplomat) at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for five years. During this time, I had the honor of working at the Turkish Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq for one year and the Turkish Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh for another year. This experience broadened my international perspective and honed my skills in communication, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving.

I am bilingual, fluent in English and Turkish. I lived in 5 different countries and visited 11 different countries.

~Educational Background~

I hold Master of Economics (ME) Degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC, I was awarded a prestigious Turkish Government Fellowship. I also have a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Economics from Fatih University (now Istanbul University ) in Istanbul, Turkey, where I studied on a full scholarship. To further enhance my skills, I completed a rigorous Data Science Certificate Program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. This program equipped me with advanced techniques in data analysis, visualization, and database management using tools like Python, SQL, and Tableau.

~Technical Proficiency~

I am proficient in a variety of tools and languages essential for data analysis, including:
Excel for data manipulation and visualization
Tableau for creating interactive dashboards and visualizations
SQL for database management and data extraction
Python for data analysis and automation
Power Automate for streamlining recurring tasks

~Let's Connect~

I am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals and explore new opportunities. Feel free to reach out to me through my LinkedIn or check out some of my projects on GitHub or Tableau. Thank you for visiting my website!

Some of my projects from 2020

Technical Skills used in these projects

Programming Languages: VBA, SQL, Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn), R, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Plotly, D3, Leaflet)
Business Intelligence Application Tools: MS Excel (Pivot Table, VLOOKUP, Macros), Tableau, SSRS, SSIS (ETL), Visual Studio, Google Analytics
Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MS Access, MySQL, MongoDB, SQLite

My Certificates from MOOCS

Tableau Software
Tableau Analyst | Tableau Data Scientist
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
Python for Data Science and AI | Data Science Methodology | Databases and SQL for Data Science
Data Analysis with Python | Data Visualization with Python | Machine Learning with Python
Data Science Specialization with R
The Data Scientist’s Toolbox |
Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding Specialization
Introduction to HTML5 | Introduction to CSS3 | Interactivity with JavaScript
Python for Everybody Specialization
Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) | Python Data Structures |
Data Visualization with Tableau Specialization
Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau |
Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business Specialization
Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies | Mastering Data Analysis in Excel |
SQL Basics For Data Science Specialization
SQL for Data Science | Data Wrangling, Analysis and AB Testing with SQL
Dataquest
Python For Data Science: Fundamentals |
Kiron Open Higher Education
Data Science: First Steps | Python: First Steps
Solo Learn
HTML Fundamentals | SQL Fundamentals
Microsoft Azure
Developing Big Data Solutions with Azure Machine Learning
Google Analytics Academy
Google Analytics for Beginners | Advanced Google Analytics
Maven Analytics
Data Analysis with Excel Pivot Tables | Advanced Excel Formulas & Functions