Nihat Kocyigit
About Nihat Kocyigit
Nihat Kocyigit is a Senior Software Engineer at TomTom, specializing in backend software engineering for autonomous driving technologies.
Current Role as Senior Software Engineer at TomTom
Nihat Kocyigit is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at TomTom. He started at TomTom in 2018 and has been based in the Eindhoven Area, Netherlands. Nihat specializes in backend software engineering for autonomous driving technologies at TomTom, contributing his expertise to developing advanced navigation and driving-assistance systems.
Previous Positions at ISBAK A.Ş.
Nihat Kocyigit worked at ISBAK A.Ş. for a decade, initially as an R&D Software Engineer from 2006 to 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey. He later advanced to the role of Senior R&D Software Engineer from 2012 to 2016. During his time at ISBAK A.Ş., Nihat played a significant role in research and development initiatives, focusing on innovative software solutions.
Former Software Engineer at Istanbul Transportation Co.
Before his tenure at ISBAK A.Ş., Nihat Kocyigit was employed as a software engineer, or 'yazılım mühendisi,' at Istanbul Transportation Co. from 2003 to 2005. His work in this role further contributed to his growing expertise in software engineering within the transportation sector in Istanbul, Turkey.
Academic Background and Education
Nihat Kocyigit holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences at Yildiz Technical University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He also holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the same university, graduating in 2005 with a GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0.
Recognition and Awards
Nihat Kocyigit was honored with the prestigious Duke's Choice Award in 2013. This award is a significant achievement within the Java community, recognizing excellence in the use of Java technology.