I am an ambitious mathematician with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in artificial intelligence and applied mathematics. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights and building robust ML models using Python, R, and SQL. Currently I explore opportunities in data science and risk management, with hands-on experience in credit risk modeling, explainable AI, and model validation. I communicate results clearly and thrive in collaborative research environments.

Sakir Kepezkaya

I am an ambitious mathematician with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in artificial intelligence and applied mathematics. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights and building robust ML models using Python, R, and SQL. Currently I explore opportunities in data science and risk management, with hands-on experience in credit risk modeling, explainable AI, and model validation. I communicate results clearly and thrive in collaborative research environments.

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I am an ambitious mathematician with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in artificial intelligence and applied mathematics. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights and building robust ML models using Python, R, and SQL.

Currently I explore opportunities in data science and risk management, with hands-on experience in credit risk modeling, explainable AI, and model validation. I communicate results clearly and thrive in collaborative research environments.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Student Assistant Research Project at HTW Berlin
October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
XAIFi - Explainable AI for the risk management of FinTechs: Development of an LSTM model to forecast business-relevant KPIs and analysis of model transparency using SHAP; dissemination of research results through publications and seminars.
Data Scientist at Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB)
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Parametrization and calibration of credit risk models, including collection and analysis of PDs, LGDs, correlations, and migration matrices; validation of rating systems; execution of quantitative analyses and statistical evaluations; support in annual maintenance tasks of PD models.
Data Scientist at KPMG AG
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Internship focusing on data extraction and cleaning using SQL and Power Query; piloting a new data analysis platform; testing and applying SQL-based ETL programs.

Education

Master of Science in Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Science and Risk Management at Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin (HTW Berlin)
April 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Business Mathematics at Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin (HTW Berlin)
October 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
R Tutorial
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Certificate: Completed the R Tutorial with a focus on descriptive data analysis
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment