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Ali Acikbas

@aliacikbas

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MSc candidate in Environmental and Food Economics focused on sustainability, data analysis, and financial reporting.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an entry‑level role where I can apply econometrics and data analysis to sustainability, ESG reporting, or financial analytics within collaborative, growth‑oriented teams.

I am an ambitious MSc student in Environmental and Food Economics at the University of Milan, finalizing my thesis on sustainability‑oriented performance metrics in Italian energy companies. I combine a strong foundation in economics, finance, sustainability, and data analysis with experience in coursework and group projects addressing life cycle assessment, eco‑labeling, and climate economics.

My technical toolkit includes econometrics, statistics, Python (basic), SQL for data analysis, and Microsoft Office, which I apply to exploratory data analysis, visualization, and sustainability reporting. I bring international academic exposure, quantitative problem‑solving skills from earlier engineering coursework, and the ability to communicate findings clearly in academic and professional settings.

I am adaptable to multicultural teams, detail oriented, and motivated to contribute to projects in sustainability, financial reporting, audit, and business analytics through data‑driven decision making and analytical problem solving. I am currently based in Istanbul and available to start immediately while completing my MSc thesis remotely.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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MSc Candidate, Environmental and Food Economics

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University of Milan

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Pursuing an MSc focused on sustainability, climate change economics, and econometrics while finalizing a thesis on sustainability‑oriented performance metrics in Italian energy companies; conducts data analysis and policy evaluation.

Econometrics Data Analysis Python Statistics Sustainability Research Report Writing

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Koç University

Sep 2017 - Oct 2022 (5 years 1 month)

Completed a BA in Economics with foundational coursework in physics, calculus, and introductory Python, applying quantitative and problem‑solving skills to economics and sustainability topics.

Microeconomics Calculus Python Quantitative Analysis Research Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Milan

Master of Science, Environmental and Food Economics

2023 -

Activities and societies: Thesis on sustainability-oriented performance metrics in Italian energy companies; coursework and projects in life cycle assessment, climate economics, and sustainable consumer behavior.

Pursuing an MSc in Environmental and Food Economics with a focus on sustainability, climate change economics, food systems, econometrics, and data analysis; expected graduation January 2026.

Koç University

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

2017 - 2022

Activities and societies: Completed courses in Physics, Calculus I & II, and introductory Python programming; participated in sustainability and economics coursework and projects.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics after transitioning from Mechanical Engineering, with coursework in physics, calculus, and introductory Python, providing a quantitative foundation for economic and sustainability studies.