I am Aras Çelik, a double major in Management Information Systems and Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Kadir Has University. I have led UAV projects at Teknohub, developed an autonomous vehicle, and founded Resif34, a civil society initiative focused on environmental awareness through AI and game-based projects. As president of the Environment and Zero Waste Club, I drive sustainability at my university. I am currently working on a TÜBİTAK-funded machine learning project, and through diverse projects I have developed strong time management, creative problem-solving, and team leadership.

Aras Çelik

I am Aras Çelik, a double major in Management Information Systems and Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Kadir Has University. I have led UAV projects at Teknohub, developed an autonomous vehicle, and founded Resif34, a civil society initiative focused on environmental awareness through AI and game-based projects. As president of the Environment and Zero Waste Club, I drive sustainability at my university. I am currently working on a TÜBİTAK-funded machine learning project, and through diverse projects I have developed strong time management, creative problem-solving, and team leadership.

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I am Aras Çelik, a double major in Management Information Systems and Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Kadir Has University. I have led UAV projects at Teknohub, developed an autonomous vehicle, and founded Resif34, a civil society initiative focused on environmental awareness through AI and game-based projects.

As president of the Environment and Zero Waste Club, I drive sustainability at my university. I am currently working on a TÜBİTAK-funded machine learning project, and through diverse projects I have developed strong time management, creative problem-solving, and team leadership.

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English
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Work Experience

Digital Transformation Developer at Fullsepp (Startup)
June 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Developed a social media–marketplace platform, improving digital workflows, user experience, and feature integration.
Mentor at Teknohub
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2024
Mentored autonomous systems and drone projects, supporting the establishment of Teknohub and guiding teams in advanced unmanned technologies.
Buddy at Kadir Has University
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Advised students and families on academic and career planning, facilitating communication with faculty.
Project Leader at Kraken34
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Led an image-processing–based autonomous marine cleaning vehicle project, coordinating teams, managing timelines, and ensuring successful project execution.
Project Leader & Mentor at Bin34
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Led a machine learning–based automation project to improve recycling rates and mentored the team for project impact.
Team Leader at Scylla (AUV)
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Led software development for an autonomous underwater vehicle, including multi-stage image processing and target detection.
Project Manager & Mentor at Attack34
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Led end-to-end development of an autonomous search vehicle for earthquake zones, managing the team and technical direction.
Electronic Systems Team Member at Teknofest
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Worked on drone electronic systems, including Pixhawk GPS integration, propulsion and wing selection, and system optimization.
UAV Team Member at Teknofest
August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Contributed to rotary-wing UAV design and optimization; team awarded a ₺10,000 grant.
Student Developer at Honeywell
December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed and implemented a school-wide fire alarm system using Honeywell tools, applying digital logic principles.
Simulation Developer at MathWorks
December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Developed a Simulink-based UAV simulation applying model-based design principles.
Research Assistant at TÜBİTAK
May 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Contributing to the development of a new method for big data analysis using eigenvalue distribution slicing and contour integration in manifold learning. Applied machine learning methods to optimize data processing and dimensionality reduction. Collaborated with researchers to improve model accuracy and computational efficiency for large datasets.
Mentor at Teknohub Kadir Has University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Provided mentorship in the development of innovative projects involving autonomous systems and drones. Supported establishment of Teknohub under the Kadir Has Creative Industry Platform.
Project Manager at Attack34
February 1, 2023 - Present
Led the development of an autonomous vehicle designed to search for creatures under debris in earthquake zones. Managed project milestones and team coordination.
Project Lead at Bin34
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Designed and developed an automation project utilizing machine learning to increase recycling rates.
Team Leader at Scylla (Unmanned Autonomous Underwater Vehicle)
February 1, 2022 - Present
Led software development for an underwater vehicle, including a three-stage image processing system and target detection algorithms; ensured software-hardware integration for underwater operation.
Decoder Logic Circuit
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Designed a decoder circuit achieving second place in a competition.
Simulation Developer at MathWorks Minidrone Competition (Hacettepe University)
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Developed a Simulink-based UAV mission simulation focusing on Model-Based Design principles.
Project Manager & Mentor at Akademicki Klub Lotniczy, Poznań University of Technology
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Led the image analysis project for the aviation-focused group; coordinated team collaboration.
Research Assistant at TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)
May 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Contributed to development of a new big data analysis method using eigenvalue distribution slicing and contour integration in manifold learning. Gained experience in Python, interface design, and data integration techniques. Applied machine learning methods to optimize data processing and dimensionality reduction. Collaborated with researchers to improve model accuracy and computational efficiency for large datasets.
Digital Transformation Developer at Fullsepp
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Developed a social media marketplace platform; optimized digital workflows and user experience; supported feature integration to align with market trends.
Mentor at Teknohub, Kadir Has University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Mentored teams developing innovative projects involving autonomous systems and drones; supported establishment of Teknohub within Kadir Has Creative Industry Platform; guided teams in cutting-edge technologies for autonomous systems.
Founder & President at Resif34
May 1, 2022 - Present
Founded a global NGO to protect underwater life and clean water resources; leads AI and environmental sustainability projects in collaboration with universities and NGOs.
Project Manager at Akademicki Klub Lotniczy, Poznań University of Technology
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Led the image analysis project for the aviation-focused group; coordinated team efforts, managed timelines, and facilitated collaboration to achieve goals.
Student Developer at Honeywell (Project: Fire Alarm System)
December 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and implemented a school-wide fire alarm system using Honeywell’s proprietary application; applied and tested logic gate principles; gained hands-on experience in fire safety systems.
Project Member at Teknofest UAV Rotary Wing (Karabatak) Team
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Contributed to UAV design and development; team awarded a 10,000 TL grant; collaborated on mission requirements and performance optimization.
Electronic Systems Team Member at Teknofest DRONOS Team
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Worked on electronic system integration with Pixhawk GPS for navigation; gained hands-on experience in drone operation principles and system connections.
Project Lead at Adjustable Power Supply
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Designed and produced an adjustable power supply; developed PCB layout and assembled chassis; applied PCB design principles.
Team Lead at Scylla (Unmanned Autonomous Underwater Vehicle)
February 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Led software development for an autonomous underwater vehicle; implemented a three-stage image processing system and target detection; oversaw software-hardware integration.
Simulation Developer at MathWorks Minidrone Competition
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Participated in the competition focusing on Model-Based Design; developed a Simulink application to simulate UAV operations.

Education

Master's degree at Tartu University
September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2027
Bachelor's degree at Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kadir Has University
September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2025
Bachelor's degree at Management Information Systems, Kadir Has University
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2026
High School Diploma at İskenderun Cumhuriyet Anadolu Highschool
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2019
Study Abroad Coursework / Exchange Program at Politechnika Poznańska
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Kadir Has University
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Bachelor of Management Information Systems at Kadir Has University
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2026
High School Diploma at İskenderun Cumhuriyet Anadolu Lisesi
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2019
Study Abroad Coursework at Politechnika Poznańska
September 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Master's degree at Tartu University
September 1, 2025 - August 1, 2027
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Kadir Has University
September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems at Kadir Has University
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2026
High School Diploma at İskenderun Cumhuriyet Anadolu Lisesi
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2019
Study Abroad Coursework at Politechnika Poznańska
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024

Qualifications

Grading Award (Second Degree of School)
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Grading Award (Second Degree)
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Grading Award (Second Degree)
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Computers & Electronics, Government