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I am a researcher, data analyst, and knowledge synthesis specialist with over ten years of experience supporting complex research, analytical, and data management initiatives. I specialize in analyzing textual data using qualitative and quantitative methods; designing, testing, and implementing data collection instruments (surveys, interviews, focus groups); and labeling and annotating data to support machine learning and automated tools. I am skilled at synthesizing complex information into clear findings and communicating them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. I excel at detail-intensive tasks that demand close attention and a high level of accuracy. I am adaptable, deadline-driven, and experienced in collaborating with and integrating seamlessly into diverse teams.…I am a researcher, data analyst, and knowledge synthesis specialist with over ten years of experience supporting complex research, analytical, and data management initiatives. I specialize in analyzing textual data using qualitative and quantitative methods; designing, testing, and implementing data collection instruments (surveys, interviews, focus groups); and labeling and annotating data to support machine learning and automated tools. I am skilled at synthesizing complex information into clear findings and communicating them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. I excel at detail-intensive tasks that demand close attention and a high level of accuracy. I am adaptable, deadline-driven, and experienced in collaborating with and integrating seamlessly into diverse teams.

SUMERCAN BOZKURT GUNGEN

Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Writer, +4

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I am a researcher, data analyst, and knowledge synthesis specialist with over ten years of experience supporting complex research, analytical, and data management initiatives. I specialize in analyzing textual data using qualitative and quantitative methods; designing, testing, and implementing data collection instruments (surveys, interviews, focus groups); and labeling and annotating data to support machine learning and automated tools. I am skilled at synthesizing complex information into clear findings and communicating them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. I excel at detail-intensive tasks that demand close attention and a high level of accuracy. I am adaptable, deadline-driven, and experienced in collaborating with and integrating seamlessly into diverse teams.…I am a researcher, data analyst, and knowledge synthesis specialist with over ten years of experience supporting complex research, analytical, and data management initiatives. I specialize in analyzing textual data using qualitative and quantitative methods; designing, testing, and implementing data collection instruments (surveys, interviews, focus groups); and labeling and annotating data to support machine learning and automated tools. I am skilled at synthesizing complex information into clear findings and communicating them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. I excel at detail-intensive tasks that demand close attention and a high level of accuracy. I am adaptable, deadline-driven, and experienced in collaborating with and integrating seamlessly into diverse teams.

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I am a researcher, data analyst, and knowledge synthesis specialist with over ten years of experience supporting complex research, analytical, and data management initiatives. I specialize in analyzing textual data using qualitative and quantitative methods; designing, testing, and implementing data collection instruments (surveys, interviews, focus groups); and labeling and annotating data to support machine learning and automated tools.

I am skilled at synthesizing complex information into clear findings and communicating them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. I excel at detail-intensive tasks that demand close attention and a high level of accuracy. I am adaptable, deadline-driven, and experienced in collaborating with and integrating seamlessly into diverse teams.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Project Lead / Principal Investigator at Simon Fraser University

October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025

Designed and led a research project examining university students' perceptions of global challenges. Analyzed qualitative data from students' written work and recorded classroom conversations, and communicated research findings to diverse audiences through oral and written presentations. Supervised a team of research assistants, ensured timely and accurate data collection and analysis, and met all project milestones and deliverables within established timelines.

Instructor/Lecturer at Simon Fraser University, School for International Studies

August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2025

Delivered research methods training and taught specialized social science courses to hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. Demonstrated strong training, mentorship and communication skills, acknowledged by SFU with an Employee Achievement Award in 2025.

Instructor/Lecturer at York University, Departments of Social Science & Political Science

July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019

Delivered research methods training and taught specialized social science courses to hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students.

Research Fellow – Data Labeling & Annotation at European Research Council

February 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018

Labeled and annotated online news reports on protest events published in English for a study examining how contentious politics influence welfare state programs in different countries. Annotated complex and nuanced features of protest events (e.g., actors, grievances and demands) to train an automated text-processing tool using FLAT in a collaborative annotation environment. Contributed to the creation and refinement of annotation manuals by identifying ambiguities, documenting edge cases, and continuously testing the feasibility of guidelines.

Research Assistant at SAHWA Project – European Union's Seventh Framework Program

June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016

Extracted, processed, and analyzed data from multiple datasets. Prepared research briefings and summaries for project leadership, ensuring alignment with project objectives and reporting standards. Effectively collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, data scientists and IT professionals to ensure quality standards.

Research Assistant at PIDOP Project – European Union's Seventh Framework Program

June 1, 2009 - August 1, 2010

Extracted, processed, and analyzed data from multiple datasets. Prepared research briefings and summaries for project leadership, ensuring alignment with project objectives and reporting standards.