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Ararat Çetinkaya

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Robotics and AI Engineer at Nordex SE, developing Python tools and a SAC-based UAV navigation pipeline.

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At Nordex SE, I migrated a legacy MATLAB codebase to Python and developed reusable tools for engineering data analysis. I also built a Tkinter application for test-data processing and visualization, along with interactive Bokeh visualizations for anomaly detection and system analysis.

For my TUHH master thesis, I developed a deep reinforcement learning framework for autonomous UAV navigation in AirSim. I implemented Soft Actor-Critic for continuous-control navigation, integrated depth-camera input with a custom CNN feature extractor, and evaluated trajectories, actions, and navigation outcomes.

Earlier, I analyzed production data using Six Sigma methodologies during an internship at Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz Turk), and assisted with PLC programming and control logic at Onersan Packaging Machines. My work combines software engineering, control systems, and robotics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

DT

Intern – Quality Management & Process Optimization

Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz Turk)

Jul 2019 - Sep 2019 (2 months)

Analyzed production data using Six Sigma methodologies to identify bottlenecks and contributed to process optimization strategies. Participated in Kaizen workshops and collaborated on the PDA project.

GC

Long-Term Intern – Manufacturing Intern

GRN Casting Company

May 2018 - Sep 2018 (4 months)

Handled customer orders by clarifying product type, material specifications, and quantity details. Communicated order requirements to the production team to support accurate transfer of customer needs into casting workflows.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TT

Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH)

Master of Science, Mechatronics

2021 -

Pursuing a Master of Science in Mechatronics with a minor in Intelligent Systems and Robotics, expected to complete in August 2026.

MU

MEF University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

2016 - 2020

Grade: 3.37 / 4.00

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a GPA of 3.37 out of 4.00.

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Software and tools used professionally

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