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I am Alper Kutalmış Çiftçi, a dedicated 3D modeling specialist with extensive experience across various sectors such as furniture design, kiosk systems, scale modeling, marine electronics, defense products, and façade design. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about leveraging algorithm-enhanced workflows to optimize time, cost, and human effort, envisioning a collaborative future where machines and people co-create new realities. I enjoy pushing the boundaries of computational design to deliver innovative and efficient solutions.
I have enjoyed expanding my expertise both as a practitioner and an educator, engaging with students to foster creativity and problem-solving skills. Teaching courses on SolidWorks, Rhino, Keyshot, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Twinmotion has enriched my professional journey, continuously inspiring me to learn and adapt to new challenges. With a strong foundation in 3D modeling and rendering, I remain a trusted expert in my field, committed to combining technology and creativity in all my projects.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Arabic
Beginner
Work Experience
3D Modeling Expert at CWKA
January 1, 2024 - August 22, 2025Joined the team through headhunting to apply Rhinoceros and Grasshopper software in BIM processes for complex projects including modeling, classification, and technical drawing. Worked collaboratively in a small team and learned advanced software techniques uncommon in Turkey. Ended tenure due to company closure in 2024.
3D Modeling Specialist / Model Making at Freelance / Model-Making Industry
January 1, 2024 - PresentAfter CWKA closure, rebuilt strong industry connections and acquired new skills in finishing and painting. Continued trusted 3D modeling work primarily using Rhino and Grasshopper software on a project basis.
Instructor at Medipol University GMTF Industrial Product Design Department
January 1, 2023 - August 22, 2025Taught courses in SolidWorks, Rhino-Keyshot, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Twinmotion from 2017 until 2023. Enhanced career by engaging students’ creativity and problem-solving abilities while fostering skill growth and continued learning.
Marine Technologies Designer at i-marine Marine Technologies
January 1, 2016 - PresentSince 2016, responsible for rendering (Keyshot), technical drawing, modeling, data provision for production, and contributing to design process using SolidWorks. Collaboration began part-time then full-time, continuing on project basis.
Production Drawing and Rendering Specialist at Oda Proje and Mobilya
January 1, 2015 - August 22, 2025Worked on production drawings for metal and wooden furniture and lighting fixtures. Responsible for design renders and production drawings sent to the workshop. Utilized Rhino and Keyshot extensively.
Intern at Grohe AG, Düsseldorf, Germany
December 31, 2013 - August 22, 2025Internship during studies using Rhino and Keyshot software to support projects.
Architectural Model Drafter at Architectural Company
January 1, 2010 - PresentDrew building models in AutoCAD while a student beginning in 2010.
3D Modeling Expert at CWKA
January 1, 2024 - August 22, 2025Recruited through Head Hunt, I worked with a small team to innovate the use of Rhinoceros and Grasshopper software by applying them to BIM processes, complex project modeling, classification, and technical drawings. This unique approach differentiated our team from others in Turkey. After the company's closure in 2024, I leveraged this experience to strengthen connections in the model-making industry and developed new skills like finishing and painting, continuing as a trusted 3D modeling expert.
Adjunct Instructor at Medipol University GMTF Industrial Product Design Department
January 1, 2023 - August 22, 2025Taught courses on SolidWorks, Rhino-Keyshot, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Twinmotion from 2017 to 2023. Engaged students with curiosity-driven learning and creative problem solving, adapting teaching to evolving questions and software commands. This role significantly enhanced my career and kept me abreast of industry and educational trends.
3D Modeler and Technical Designer at i-marine Marine Technologies
January 1, 2016 - PresentSince 2016, responsible for rendering (Keyshot), technical drawing, modeling, production data provision, and contributing to the design process using SolidWorks. Started part-time before moving to full-time, maintaining an ongoing project-based collaboration.
Production Drawing and Rendering Specialist at Oda Proje and Mobilya
January 1, 2014 - PresentWorked on production drawings and renders for metal and wooden furniture and lighting fixtures, mainly using Rhino and Keyshot. This role began a year before graduation and involved direct support of workshop production through detailed technical work.
Intern at Grohe AG
December 31, 2013 - August 22, 2025Completed an internship in Düsseldorf, Germany using Rhino and Keyshot, contributing to design and render workflows.
Building Models Drafter at Architectural Company
January 1, 2010 - PresentStarted drawing building models in AutoCAD while a student, supporting architectural projects through detailed technical drawings.
Education
Industrial Product Design at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Architecture Faculty
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015Degree at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Architecture Faculty, Industrial Product Design
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025Qualifications
AutoCAD 1st in Class
January 1, 2007 - August 22, 2025Rhino 3D
January 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025Adobe Photoshop
January 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025Keyshot
January 1, 2010 - August 22, 2025Catia Training
January 1, 2009 - August 22, 2025SolidWorks Training
January 1, 2016 - August 22, 2025Twinmotion
January 1, 2021 - August 22, 2025Grasshopper
January 1, 2023 - August 22, 2025AutoCAD 1st in class
January 1, 2007 - August 22, 2025Rhino 3D
January 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025Adobe Photoshop
January 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025Keyshot
January 1, 2010 - August 22, 2025Catia Training
January 1, 2009 - August 22, 2025SolidWorks Training
January 1, 2016 - August 22, 2025Twinmotion
January 1, 2021 - August 22, 2025Grasshopper
January 1, 2023 - August 22, 2025Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Other
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