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totkanligizem/README.md

Gizem Totkanlı

Data Scientist | Machine Learning - Deep Learning - Artificial Intelligence - Analytics - Decision Intelligence

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Welcome to my GitHub.

I’m a Data Scientist focused on building reproducible, decision-oriented data products—from data preparation and statistical analysis to ML/DL modeling, NLP/LLM applications, and analytics engineering that supports trustworthy dashboards and business decisions.

My foundation blends quantitative rigor (Mathematics & Science Education), human-centered analysis (Sociology), and systems + business thinking (MIS + MBA-level coursework), supported by project management discipline (PMI-aligned training) and real-world responsibility through leadership and volunteer work.

Core Focus Areas

  • End-to-End Data Science Pipelines (EDA → Feature Engineering → Modeling → Evaluation → Deployment)
  • Statistical Analysis, Experiment Design & Model Interpretability
  • Machine Learning (Supervised & Unsupervised Learning)
  • Deep Learning (Neural Networks; practical model building & evaluation)
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) & LLM Applications (Embeddings, Semantic Search, RAG)
  • Analytics Engineering (ELT/ETL, warehouse-friendly modeling, dbt-style transformations)
  • BI & Decision Support (KPI design, executive dashboards, stakeholder storytelling)

Tech Stack (Tools & Platforms)

Note: Tooling listed reflects the environments I’ve used across academic programs and hands-on analytics/ML workflows.

Data Science & Machine Learning

  • Regression, Classification, and Clustering
  • Feature Engineering, Leakage-Safe Validation, and Robust Evaluation
  • Cross-Validation, Hyperparameter Optimization, and Model Selection
  • Interpretable ML (feature importance, error analysis, calibration mindset)

Deep Learning & Applied AI

  • Neural Networks (MLP/CNN/RNN fundamentals; practical training & evaluation)
  • NLP workflows (tokenization, embeddings, text classification, similarity search)
  • LLM applications: Prompting, tool-usage patterns, RAG, semantic search
  • Reproducibility mindset: experiment tracking habits, clean notebooks → scripts

Data Engineering for Analytics

  • Analytics engineering (warehouse modeling, clean marts, documented metrics)
  • SQL for scalable reporting and trustworthy KPI layers
  • Data quality habits (sanity checks, assumptions, reproducible transformations)

BI, KPI Design & Decision Support

  • KPI frameworks: clarity, consistency, metric definitions, drill-down design
  • Executive-ready storytelling (CEO/CFO views, segmentation, cohorts, trends)
  • Dashboard usability: filters/controls, naming, semantics, and interpretation

Professional Profile (Education & Foundations)

  • B.A. Sociology — Human behavior, society, and qualitative/quantitative perspectives
  • B.Sc. Mathematics & Science Education — Strong quantitative reasoning, structured problem solving, pedagogy
  • M.Sc. Management Information Systems (MIS) — Systems thinking, business analytics, data-driven strategy
  • MBA-level Coursework (within MIS curriculum) — Business Analytics, CRM, Sustainable Management, Big Data Management, Value Chain, Project Management, Research Methods, Low-Code App Development

Project & Leadership Foundations

  • PMI-aligned Project Management training (planning, scope, risk, communication cadence)
  • Agile mindset (iterative delivery, clear milestones, stakeholder alignment)
  • High-responsibility volunteering in Search & Rescue (discipline, teamwork, decision-making under pressure)

Selected Projects (Portfolio)

I build projects with real-world framing, clean documentation, and reproducible pipelines:

  • End-to-End ML Projects (from raw data → validated models → delivery-ready outputs)
  • Market Basket Analysis & Recommendation Systems
  • Customer Segmentation & Behavioral Analytics
  • NLP & LLM-Based AI Applications (Embeddings, Semantic Search, RAG)
  • KPI-Driven Dashboards & Decision Support

Working Style

  • Structured thinking + practical execution
  • Transparent assumptions, clean pipelines, reliable evaluation
  • Strong communication (teaching background; executive-friendly outputs)
  • Collaborative and disciplined delivery habits

Contact

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  1. portfolio portfolio Public

    Data Science & AI portfolio — end-to-end projects, case studies, and demos.

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  2. ml-notes ml-notes Public

    Practical notes on ML/DL/AI — methods, experiments, and takeaways.

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  3. basket_ai basket_ai Public

    Jupyter Notebook 1

  4. inurekici/cinemind_pro inurekici/cinemind_pro Public

    Jupyter Notebook