Miray Simsek
About Miray Simsek
Miray Simsek is the Director of Solutions Architecture at Medallia, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in solutions architecture and a strong academic background in mechanical engineering, specializing in finite element analysis and shape memory alloys.
Current Role at Medallia
Miray Simsek serves as the Director of Solutions Architecture at Medallia, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for leading architectural solutions and ensuring the successful implementation of Medallia's products. Her experience in this area builds on her previous roles within the company, where she advanced through various positions, showcasing her expertise in solutions architecture.
Previous Experience at Medallia
Miray Simsek has a notable history with Medallia, having worked there in multiple capacities. She began as a Senior Analyst from 2010 to 2012, then transitioned to Product Project Manager from 2012 to 2013. Following this, she served as Manager of Solutions Architecture from 2013 to 2016 and was promoted to Senior Manager of Solutions Architecture from 2016 to 2020. Her progression through these roles highlights her growing expertise and leadership in the field.
Education and Expertise
Miray Simsek holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boğaziçi University. She completed her B.S. from 2001 to 2006 and her M.Sc. from 2006 to 2009. Her academic background includes a focus on fracture mechanics analysis of shape memory alloys, particularly Nitinol, utilizing finite element analysis. She is proficient in various engineering software, including ABAQUS, Solidworks, Catia, and Matlab.
Research and Teaching Experience
Before her tenure at Medallia, Miray Simsek worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at Boğaziçi University from 2006 to 2009. In this role, she contributed to academic research and supported the educational development of students in the Mechanical Engineering department. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in both research methodologies and teaching practices.
Technical Skills
Miray Simsek possesses a range of technical skills relevant to her field. She is proficient in finite element analysis and has expertise in using ABAQUS for simulations and analysis. Additionally, she is familiar with engineering software such as Solidworks, Catia, and Matlab. Her ability to utilize LaTeX for document preparation and formatting further enhances her technical capabilities.