Experience

Researcher

TED University

Jun 2026 - Present

Ankara, Turkey

Conducting security research on agent interoperability protocols, focusing on A2A and MCP. Analyzing protocol attack surfaces, identifying vulnerabilities, developing exploitation techniques, and researching mitigations for agentic AI systems.

Selected toolsA2A Protocol · MCP · AI Agent Security · Protocol Security · Vulnerability Research · Exploit Development

Software Engineer & AI Security Engineer

Infinitum IT

Nov 2025 - Jun 2026

Ankara, Turkey

Engineered enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions, focusing on DDoS Tests (Direct DDOS tests.), vulnerability management, cyber team KPI tracking, and automated breach and attack simulations. Facilitated the seamless integration of leading EDR and SIEM platforms to centralize security telemetry within the core technology stack. Additionally, assisted in AI red teaming operations.

Selected toolsSpring · Core Java · React · Next.JS · PSQL · Docker · Gitlab · AI Red Teaming · Core Networking · FortiSIEM · QRadar · CORTEX · FortiEDR · LangChain · Function Calling · Context Engineering · Structured Output · LLM Integration · MCP Development

Cyber Security Engineer

NATO

May 2025 - Nov 2025

Brussels, Belgium

Contributed to cloud architecture design, developing comprehensive architectural frameworks based on specific use cases and constructing detailed attack tree models to assess security vulnerabilities. Engaged in public and private cloud auditing, focusing on technical security implementations, including lifecycle management, cloud security frameworks and technical implementation of security measures. Implemented security solutions addressing both 'security in the cloud' and 'security of the cloud', and contributed to the design of compliance controls for cloud service providers. Supported the Zero Trust Maturity Model initiative by assisting the core team, mapping zero-trust doctrines to security services and maturity levels.

Selected toolsISO 27001 · ISO 27005 · NIST 800-53 · NIST Zero Trust Architecture · Archimate · Google Cloud Stack · GitHub · Core Networking · Git

Lead Software Engineer

Histocan

Jan 2025 - May 2025

Turkey

Developed and implemented the front-end interface of the platform, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience. Built and maintained the back-end architecture to support robust platform functionality. Designed, structured, and deployed the database to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval. Set up the application within a virtual environment and configured it for deployment on a cloud-based infrastructure.

Selected toolsSpring · PSQL · Docker · Contabo · Native React · GitHub · Git · Python · FastAPI · PyTorch · scikit-learn · NumPy · Pandas · LangChain · Function Calling · Context Engineering · Structured Output · LLM Integration · MCP Development

Intern Cyber Security Engineer

NATO

Sep 2023 - Oct 2024

Mons, Belgium

Pioneered NATO's first AI and ML security governance frameworks, setting protocols adopted by 20+ member nations to secure AI usage across critical systems. Developed a GDPR-compliant PII analysis tool for incident response, reducing processing times by 20%. Implemented cloud and IoT security frameworks, enhancing risk assessments and aligning with GDPR for improved data protection.

Selected toolsNIST AI RMF · LLM Firewalls · LLM Guardrails · NIST 800-53 · ISO 27005 · ISO 27001 · GitHub · Git

Candidate Software Engineer (Part-time)

TAI Aerospace

Nov 2022 - May 2023

Ankara, Turkey

Designed and deployed a Factory Tracing System utilizing IIoT and PLC technology, boosting UAV assembly line efficiency and security monitoring. Enhanced AI-supported recognition algorithms for production monitoring, improving system accuracy by 20% and reducing retraining time by 15%.

Selected toolsNode.JS · React · Azure · Python · OpenAI Vision · KepserverX · Cisco Switches · GitHub · Core Networking

Intern Software Engineer

Aselsan

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

Ankara, Turkey

Developed an Automated Shift Planner with machine learning features, optimizing workforce scheduling and improving data-driven decision-making. Integrated cybersecurity measures into scheduling applications to ensure secure data handling.

Selected tools.NET · C# · MongoDB · GitHub

Intern Software Engineer

Savronik

Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

Ankara, Turkey

Created a Docker-containerized testing platform for train systems, reducing test cycles by 15% and enhancing diagnostic accuracy. Automated testing integration to improve operational efficiency.

Selected toolsCore Java · JavaFX · Docker · GitHub · Core Networking

Education

TED University

Feb 2026 - Present

Masters, Computer Science

GPA 4/4

Computer Scientist focusing on AI Security, Reinforcement Learning, Secure System Design and Distributed Systems. Researching AI black-box problems, agent deployment, and Red Teaming for secure, scalable intelligent systems.

TED University

Sep 2019 - Jun 2023

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

GPA 3.8/4

Developed an ML-assisted fog dehazing project, comparing current dehazing algorithms and developing a platform for ML researchers about image processing.

TED University

Feb 2021 - Jun 2023

Secondary Degree, Applied Data Science

GPA 4/4

Conducted research to improve airline passenger satisfaction prediction, achieving a 10% increase in accuracy.

Current research

TEDU Autonomous Systems Lab (TAS)

TED University, Ankara, Turkey

AI Security & Reinforcement Learning

A research organization developing reinforcement learning models for efficient singular and swarm autonomous systems.

  • Reinforcement LearningEfficient algorithms for autonomous navigation and decision-making.
  • Computer VisionReal-time object detection, tracking, and scene understanding.
  • Robotics & HardwareSystems built with ROS2, sensors, and edge computing.
  • Robotic Systems SecurityAdversarial robustness, secure communication, and AI safety.

References

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Holger Spohn

Principal Engineer, Cyber Defence (Advanced Principles)

NATO HQ Digital Staff, Brussels

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Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics

Anthropic

Issued Jun 2026
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Proofpoint Certified AI Agent Security Specialist 2026

Proofpoint

Issued Apr 2026Expires Apr 2028
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Advanced Prompt Hacking

Learn Prompting

Issued Feb 2026Expires Feb 2027
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Certificate

SHGM / Directorate General of Civil Aviation

Issued Jan 2026
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Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

Stanford University

Issued Aug 2024
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