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ENGINEERING · COMMUNICATION · COMMUNITY
Thinking with curiosity.
Creating together.
I’m Erkam. I study Industrial Engineering and Data Science at Sabancı University. I work with costs in manufacturing, public speaking at Supeak, and scientific questions at Bilim Meclisleri.
An idea, a voice,
a new beginning.
a new beginning.
Sabancı Üniversitesi
Industrial Engineering & Data Science double major
Philosophy minor · 2023–2029 (expected)
3.66 / 4.00
Current grade point average
319.
Nationwide rank · YKS 2023
01 / SELECTED WORK
Thinking together.
Making things happen.
Communities I’ve founded, discussions I’ve facilitated and work that brings different people to the same table.
01 / 25+ TR / EN workshops in two yearsSupeak
A bilingual community where people speak, practise and learn from one another.
02 / 4 fields · 14 scientific discussionsBilim Meclisleri
Scientific discussions bringing academics and participants together around shared questions.
03 / 100+ attendeesFrom the Stands to Society
A panel exploring fandom, group belonging and the social effects of sport.
04 / 15+ philosophy sessionsPhilosophy Workshops
Sessions that make room for questions and collective inquiry before ready-made answers.
02 / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
From the factory floor
to the decisions behind it.
I work in cost accounting at Uğur Plastik. From cost and pricing escalation to mold export projects, I work with the way changing conditions shape day-to-day operations.
Uğur Plastik · November 2025 — present01
Cost & pricing escalation
I contribute to revising corporate escalation tables in response to changing market conditions.
02
Export projects & coordination
I manage mold export projects and participate in international meetings.
03
Operations & crisis management
I contribute to resolving operational issues and supporting crisis management.
03 / ABOUT ME
Engineering, with
people in the picture.
I’m pursuing a double major in Industrial Engineering and Data Science alongside a minor in Philosophy. Alongside my studies, I work in manufacturing, research and community projects.
I’m pursuing a career in consulting and welcome internships, mentorship and collaborative projects where I can combine analysis, research and coordination.
Download my CV ↓SUCool · Part-time Assistant
Supported student–entrepreneur communication and entrepreneurship events during an 18-month role at Sabancı University’s incubation center.
Young Entrepreneurs Club
Served in the Organizations Department of Sabancı University’s Young Entrepreneurs Club.
Volunteer tutoring
Provided lessons and one-to-one support for students preparing for the LGS entrance exam at 5 Mevsim Sports Club.
Novartis / Bilim Virüsü · Seninle OlurAnadolu Sigorta · Young VisionBaşakşehir Akademi · Digital Marketing
AT THE SAME TABLE
Sometimes the best start
is a good question.
In a workshop, a research project or an operational problem, I make room to explore the question, listen to different perspectives and move forward together.
Explore the philosophy workshops ↗GET IN TOUCH
The next good idea
starts with a conversation.
Let’s talk about internships, mentorship, research or a workshop idea. I’m open to meeting new people and working together.