Elcin Kartal Koc
About Elcin Kartal Koc
Elcin Kartal Koc is a Senior Data Scientist currently employed at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2021. He has an extensive academic and professional background, including roles as a lecturer and researcher at various universities, and holds a PhD in Statistics from Middle East Technical University.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Elcin Kartal Koc currently holds the position of Senior Data Scientist at QBE Insurance, a role he has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, he worked as a Data Scientist at the same company from 2018 to 2021. His experience at QBE Insurance encompasses three years of applying data science methodologies to enhance the company's operations and decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Elcin Kartal Koc has an extensive educational background in Statistics from Middle East Technical University. He earned his Bachelor's degree from 1999 to 2004, followed by a Master's degree from 2005 to 2007. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics from 2007 to 2012. This academic foundation supports his expertise in data analysis and statistical modeling.
Background in Academia
Elcin Kartal Koc has significant experience in academia, having served as a Lecturer at both Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi and TED University. His tenure at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi lasted from 2016 to 2017, and he continued as a Lecturer at TED University from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at Middle East Technical University from 2007 to 2012.
Research Experience
Elcin Kartal Koc has a background in research, having worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Tennessee from 2013 to 2014. He also operated as a Senior Researcher in a freelance capacity from 2014 to 2016. His research experience complements his academic roles and enhances his capabilities in data science.