Taner AKDENİZ, AI Consultant
Kadıköy, İstanbul, Turkey, -,-,
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanerakdeniz/
SUMMARY
Dynamic AI Consultant & AI Systems Architect with over 5 years of experience
delivering innovative AI solutions. Proficient in deep learning, natural language
processing, and project management, evidenced by leading projects like the
Autonomous GDPR Assessment Service and Customer Complaints
Classification Service. Achieved significant operational improvements and
advanced predictive models in various industries. Committed to creating
effective AI strategies that drive business growth and enhance efficiency for
aspiring organisations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
01/2022 – Present
AI System Architect, GG Soft Software Services Inc.
Istanbul
Designed and deployed AI solutions, including Named Entity Recognition,
Document Visual Question Answering, Document Classification, and
Retrieval Augmented Generation.
Developed advanced deep learning and natural language processing
models.
Instructed courses on Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Natural
Language Processing.
12/2019 – Present
Founding partner & CEO, Kognitek Cognitive Technologies Inc.
Istanbul
Established a start-up focused on redefining the future through artificial
intelligence and cognitive technologies.
Led major projects utilising machine learning and deep learning
methodologies:
Implemented the Autonomous GDPR Assessment (AGA) Service to identify
and anonymise personal data in unstructured datasets using natural
language processing, with support from KOSGEB as an R&D project.
Executed a Customer Complaints Classification Service powered by
Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Developed a Key Information Extraction tool for contracts using NLP.
Pioneered a Predictive Maintenance Service for production lines.
Formulated Customer Churn Prediction strategies.
Advanced Telecom Network Congestion Prediction models.
04/2018 – 10/2019
General Manager, STI Partners Technology Services, Inc.
Istanbul
Oversaw the management of a start-up company dedicated to developing
a software service that provides a packaged identification and locationsharing system for both industrial applications and social media platforms.
01/2015 – 01/2018
Chief Technology Officer, i-Marine, Marine Technologies and Research, Izmir
Inc.
(Maritime and Defense Group spin-off from iDeal Teknoloji)
Directed the System Engineering and Product Development processes.
Managed projects, including:
Warship AIS systems for new types of submarines, MİLGEM and LHD
platforms;
Micro AIS Shore Station (MAKİ) Project as part of the TUBITAK 1507
Program;
Airborne AIS Project for the SSM TKY Program;
Portable AIS Tracker Project under the TUBITAK 1507 Program;
Coordinated production, after-sales support, and other technical
processes.
Provided consultancy for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
Oversaw the certification process for European directives (CE Type
Approvals concerning R&TTE, RED, and MED) alongside maritime and
military standards.
07/2008 – 12/2014
System Engineering and Product Manager, iDeal Teknoloji, Inc.
Izmir
Led the management of:
System Engineering Process and Product Development Process.
Directed projects, such as:
Warship AIS Project for new type submarines;
SOTAS (AIS AtoN System) Project for the Directorate General of Coastal
Safety;
Designed Radio Frequency (RF) systems and circuitry along with the
certification of Automatic Identification System/Aids-to-Navigation (AIS
AtoN) stations for the Directorate General of Coastal Safety;
Engineered RF circuits and antennas for GSM, GPS, and satellite
communication systems;
Provided consultancy for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC);
Managed the certification processes for European directives (CE Type
Approvals) alongside maritime and military standards;
Represented the company within the IALA e-NAV (e-navigation)
Committee.
10/2002 – 06/2008
Engineering Director, Teknobil, Inc.
Istanbul
Supervised engineering management across various projects, including:
Development of a Smart Vehicle Tracking System, integrating Internet and
GPS technologies for vehicle tracking via GSM/GPRS and Thuraya
satellite;
Led accessory developments for vehicles, such as Vehicle Docking
Adapters, Fixed Docking Adapters, T-Dockers, and Analog Fax Adapters;
Designed an Active Maritime Antenna for Thuraya;
Advanced the Smart Taxi Management System Project;
Developed the Voice-over-GPRS (VoGPRS) application for the Smart
Vehicle Tracking System;
Oversaw the development of MRP software for the Teknobil Production
Department.
09/2001 – 09/2002
Senior RF Engineer, Teknobil Inc.
Istanbul
Engineered designs for:
Active Indoor Repeater Systems;
Electronically Tracking Maritime Antennas (utilising GPS and digital
compass based electronically switching antenna arrays);
Low Profile Vehicular Antennas;
High Gain Planar Antenna Arrays for Thuraya's mobile satellite
communication systems.
06/1997 – 08/2001
Project Leader, Aselsan Inc., Microwave&System Tech. Div.
Ankara
Managed the ASES-Self Protection Electronic Warfare Suite project for
helicopters and wide-body aircraft.
Conducted business development activities for major airborne electronic
warfare programs.
08/1995 – 05/1997
System Engineer, Aselsan Inc., Microwave&System Tech. Div.
Ankara
Designed systems for:
HF Tactical Communication Jammer for the Turkish Army;
National Monitoring System for the Ministry of Transport;
Created a 6-18 GHz MMIC distributed LNA for an international ADIM
project.
04/1994 – 07/1995
1st Lt. Engineer (compulsory military service), Turkish Air Forces
Headquarters
Managed responsibilities for the computer network.
06/1987 – 03/1994
R&D Engineer, Aselsan Inc., Microwave&System Tech. Div.
Ankara
Designed:
High Power (1W), Very Low Phase Noise Voltage Controlled Oscillators for
frequency hopping VHF combat radios (PRC/VRC-9600);
VHF/UHF Voltage Controlled Oscillators and broadband amplifiers for the- series transceivers;
X-Band MIC dielectric resonator oscillators and low noise amplifiers;
Conducted modelling of semiconductor elements for computer-aided
engineering (CAE) tools;
Addressed Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility (EMI/EMC)
challenges.
Ankara
EDUCATION
1983 – 1987
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey
B.Sc., Electrical and Electronics Engineering Dept.
Achieved a GPA of 3.51/4.0 and graduated with High Honour.
1987 – 1989
Middle East Technical University
M.Sc., Electrical and Electronics Engineering Dept.
Achieved a GPA of 3.65/4.0.
Ankara, Turkey
SKILLS
AI Solutions
Document Visual Question
Answering
Retrieval Augmented Generation
Natural Language Processing
Maritime Automatic Identification
System (AIS)
Mobile Satellite Communication
Systems
Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems
Microwaves & RF Antenna Design
Electromagnetic Compatibility (MIL
standards, CE and e-certification)
Python Programming
MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, Power
Point)
Computer Aided Engineering Tools:
Ansoft Designer, Zeeland IE3D,
Libra, OmniSys, Momentum, Pspice,
SuperNEC, Microwave Office
Generative AI
LANGUAGES
English (fluently)
Named Entity Recognition
Document Classification
Deep Learning
Machine Learning
Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
Vehicle Tracking / Telematics
Systems
Microwaves & RF System and
Circuit Design
Numerical Electromagnetic Analysis
Semiconductor Modelling for CAE
Fortran
MS Project
Data Science Tools / Platforms:
Matlab, PyTorch, Tensorflow,
Streamlit, LangChain, LlamaIndex
Computer Vision
German (Beginners level)
