Gizem Aydın
About Gizem Aydın
Gizem Aydın is an Associate Data Scientist at TomTom with a background in data science and computing science, having previously interned at Elsevier, Microsoft, and other companies.
Company
Gizem Aydın is currently employed at TomTom, a prominent mapping and navigation technology company, where she holds the position of Associate Data Scientist. She started in 2021 and works in Amsterdam. TomTom is known for its range of products including GPS devices, advanced navigation systems, and mapping services. As an Associate Data Scientist, Gizem contributes to the development and optimization of data-driven products and solutions within the company.
Education and Expertise
Gizem Aydın completed her Master's degree in Computing Science with a specialization in Data Science from Radboud University from 2019 to 2021. Her academic background also includes an exchange student program for Computing Science at the University of Groningen in 2018. Prior to that, she studied Computer Science at Sabancı Üniversitesi, achieving a GPA of 3.81/4.00, and graduated in 2019. Gizem's comprehensive education foundation has equipped her with strong analytical and computational skills essential for her role as a data scientist.
Professional Experience
Gizem Aydın has accumulated diverse professional experiences across various companies. She was a Data Science Intern at Elsevier in Amsterdam from 2020 to 2021, where she honed her skills in data analysis and machine learning. Before that, she interned at Microsoft as a Commercial Executive Intern in 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey. Additionally, she has interned at Intertech Bilgi İşlem ve Pazarlama Tic. A.Ş., Accelera Business Solutions, and Doğuş Teknoloji, gaining practical experience in the tech industry. Gizem also served as a Teaching Assistant and Learning Assistant at Sabancı Üniversitesi, contributing to academic instruction in subjects like Probability and Calculus.
Academic Background
Gizem Aydın's academic journey began at Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi, where she completed her secondary education from 2010 to 2015. She then pursued her undergraduate degree in Computer Science at Sabancı Üniversitesi, graduating with a GPA of 3.81/4.00 in 2019. Her pursuit of higher education took her to Radboud University, where she specialized in Data Science and received her Master's degree in Computing Science from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she spent an academic year as an exchange student at the University of Groningen in 2018, further broadening her academic horizons.
Internships and Early Career
Gizem Aydın's career includes several internships that have provided her with a solid foundation in the tech industry. Her tenures include a Commercial Executive Intern position at Microsoft in 2018 and roles at Intertech Bilgi İşlem ve Pazarlama Tic. A.Ş., Accelera Business Solutions, and Doğuş Teknoloji. These internships, alongside her roles as a Teaching Assistant and Learning Assistant at Sabancı Üniversitesi, have allowed her to develop a practical understanding of both business and technical aspects of data science and computing.