Mert Tavukcuoglu

About

Computer engineer with Security and AI development experience. Enthusiastic about pushing the bounds of human-computer interaction. Great adaptability from growing up in a multicultural environment; born in Turkey, lived in Switzerland and Poland, now studying in the USA.

Experience

• Cybersecurity Analyst · Lifelab Ventures05-01-2021 – 01-01-2022

  • Led a cross-functional team to develop an AI digital branding system using Python and TensorFlow. • Conducted research on security issues and new products, reporting findings to c-suite, which informed strategic decision-making and enhanced security overall awareness. • Created a Flask API to securely connect machine learning models to LifeLab’s Instagram manager.

• Project Engineer · Evyap03-01-2020 – 12-01-2020

  • Led a full-stack software project to digitize Evyap’s PLC-based soap manufacturing control system. • Built an IoT application using Thingworx and Java to remotely manage Evyap’s soap plant inventory, replacing an outdated manual control system located 30 minutes away from the plant.

• Software Development Intern · Hepsiburada06-01-2019 – 09-01-2019

  • Implemented instrumentation tests with JSON validation and increased JUnit test coverage from 55% to 90%. • Wrote a fast image loader with Glide, lowering loading times for ads and increasing in-app purchases by 30%.

• Information Security Engineer · Applied Materials01-01-2022 – 11-01-2023

  • Refactored Applied’s old single sign-on login page with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, adding multi-factor authentication (MFA) support and a user-friendly design, which increased company-wide MFA enrollment. • Eliminated most password vulnerabilities by collaborating with an internationally distributed team to transition 10,000+ users into HYPR Password-less Authentication with mobile devices and security keys. • Analyzed XML logs and reports from security devices and workstations using Splunk, providing critical feedback to leadership and ensuring compliance with zero trust practices. • Resolved 200+ security events as the first responder, improving my team’s incident resolution rate. • Published ServiceNow articles on MFA troubleshooting and API integration best practices, educating helpdesk teams and leading to a reduction in commonly recurring incidents.

Education

• Brown UniversityBachelor's Degree, Computer Engineer

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