Mustafa Ilker Sarac
About Mustafa Ilker Sarac
Mustafa Ilker Sarac is a Software Engineer with a strong background in modern JavaScript and TypeScript. He has worked at Cognite since 2022 and has previous experience at companies such as Thundra and Yahoo!, along with a solid academic foundation in computer science and machine learning.
Work at Cognite
Mustafa Ilker Sarac has been employed at Cognite as a Software Engineer since 2022. He works in Oslo, Norway, contributing to the company's software development initiatives. His role involves utilizing his expertise in modern JavaScript and TypeScript to enhance Cognite's product offerings.
Education and Expertise
Mustafa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Bilkent University, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. He also attended Kingston University for 11 months, focusing on Computing, Information Systems & Mathematics. His academic background includes a focus on machine learning and computer vision, although he did not complete his Master of Science in Computer Vision at Bilkent University.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Cognite, Mustafa worked at several companies in various software engineering roles. He served as a Senior Software Engineer at Thundra from 2018 to 2022. His earlier positions include Software Engineer roles at viaopt, T2 Yazilim, and OPLOG Operasyonel Lojistik. He also gained experience as a Research Intern at Yahoo! in 2013 and as a Research Assistant at Bilkent University from 2013 to 2015.
Technical Skills
Mustafa possesses a strong foundation in modern JavaScript (ES6) and TypeScript. He has expertise in developing Single Page Applications (SPAs) using React and React Native. His technical skills are complemented by a customer-driven approach to product development, ensuring that user needs are prioritized in his work.
Internship Experience
Mustafa has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at Meteksan Savunma and SelviTechnology in 2010 and 2011, respectively. Additionally, he gained valuable experience as a Research Intern at Yahoo! in 2013, which provided insights into practical applications of his academic studies.