Gizem Aras
About Gizem Aras
Gizem Aras is a Data Engineer II at NewStore, Inc. in Berlin, Germany, with a background in cognitive science and experience in machine learning and data science.
Current Role at NewStore
Gizem Aras is currently employed as a Data Engineer II at NewStore, Inc. since 2022. Her role involves working with data engineering practices to support the company's operations. NewStore focuses on providing innovative solutions for retail, and Aras contributes to the development and optimization of data systems within this context.
Previous Experience at Hürriyet
Prior to her current position, Gizem Aras worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at Hürriyet from 2019 to 2022. During her three years in this role, she was based in Istanbul, Turkey. Her responsibilities included developing machine learning models and algorithms to enhance data-driven decision-making processes within the organization.
Background in Data Science at Cerebro
Gizem Aras served as a Data Scientist and Python Developer at Cerebro from 2018 to 2019. This position lasted for one year and was also located in Istanbul, Turkey. In this role, she applied her skills in data analysis and programming to solve complex problems and contribute to the company's data initiatives.
Education and Research at The University of Edinburgh
Gizem Aras completed her Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science at The University of Edinburgh from 2013 to 2017. Her academic work included a thesis that focused on perception in autism, exploring Bayesian theories. Additionally, she worked as a Voluntary Research Assistant at the Computational Visual Cognition Lab for four months in 2014, where she gained experience in research methodologies.
Research Interests and Contributions
Gizem Aras has a strong interest in cognitive science, particularly in understanding cognitive processes. She shares her research on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and time-series problems through her ResearchGate profile. This platform allows her to disseminate her findings and collaborate with other researchers in her field.