Berkan Aktağ
About Berkan Aktağ
Berkan Aktağ is a Software Engineer at TomTom with a strong background in Artificial Intelligence and a history of working in various technical roles.
Professional Experience at TomTom
Berkan Aktağ has been working as a Software Engineer at TomTom since 2021. Located in Gent, Vlaanderen, België, his role involves leveraging technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Airflow, Azure, and Kafka in his projects. His position here highlights his proficiency and experience in utilizing various toolsets for software engineering.
Previous Roles in Data Science and Computer Vision
Berkan Aktağ's professional journey includes a position as a Computer Vision Engineer at Pixelvision in 2021, based in Hasselt, Flemish Region, Belgium. Earlier in 2020, he worked at sympl in Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, België, as a Data Scientist. He also served as a Junior Data Scientist at Adshot.io in 2019 in Leuven, further emphasizing his skills and interest in the data science domain.
Early Career in Development
Berkan began his career in development with Argeüs, serving as a Python Developer in a student job position for one month in 2018. Later that year, he transitioned to a Junior Java Developer role, where he worked for four months in Lummen. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in software development and programming languages.
Educational Background in Informatics and Artificial Intelligence
Berkan Aktağ holds a Master of Science in Applied Informatics with a focus on Artificial Intelligence from KU Leuven, completed from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, he completed a Bridging Programme in Informatics at the same institution. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Informatics from Hogeschool PXL from 2015 to 2018. His academic journey began at Sint-Franciscuscollege, where he studied Informaticabeheer from 2009 to 2015.
Interest in Artificial Intelligence
Berkan Aktağ has a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, seeking to engage in challenges within this domain actively. His continued focus on AI is evident through his educational background and his career roles, indicating his dedication to advancing in this field.
Involvement in Community Activities
Outside his professional career, Berkan is actively involved in regional basketball as a referee. This role showcases his engagement with the community and his ability to balance professional responsibilities with personal interests.