Kaan Y.
About Kaan Y.
Kaan Y. is a Senior Software Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in genomic sequencing data processing. He has a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering, with experience in various engineering roles since 2002.
Work at Broad Institute
Kaan Y. has held the position of Senior Software Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2023. Prior to this, he worked in the same role from 2013 to 2017 and again from 2017 to 2022, accumulating a total of five years of experience at the institution. His work focuses on pipelining genomic sequencing data, utilizing technologies such as Python, Apache Airflow, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Storage, Google Batch, and AWS S3. This role emphasizes the transformation, analysis, and delivery of genomic data to customers.
Education and Expertise
Kaan Y. earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University) from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute between 2002 and 2004. Additionally, he has pursued studies at Harvard Extension School. His expertise includes a strong focus on technology's role in advancing biomedical research, sustainability, and quality education.
Professional Background
Before his tenure at the Broad Institute, Kaan Y. worked at Intel as a Design Verification Engineer from 2005 to 2013 for eight years. He also served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2002 and from 2003 to 2005, respectively. His diverse professional background includes both academic and industry experience, contributing to his comprehensive skill set in software engineering.
Technical Specializations
Kaan Y. specializes in the pipelining of genomic sequencing data, focusing on its transformation, analysis, and delivery. His technical skill set encompasses a range of technologies, including Python, Apache Airflow, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Storage, Google Batch, and AWS S3. His interests also extend to UI/UX design, functional programming, and distributed computing, reflecting a broad understanding of software development and engineering principles.
Current Location
Kaan Y. is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, while he works at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This location allows him to engage with the vibrant research community at the institute while residing in a nearby state.