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Nurhayat Akpınar

@nurhayatakpnar

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I build mining project estimates, budgets, and data-driven planning tools.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for roles where I can apply project controlling, cost estimation, mining economics, and data-driven decision-making within mining, underground construction, or natural resources projects.

I support underground construction projects at Thyssen Schachtbau GmbH by calculating cycle times, estimating production rates, preparing quantity take-offs, and developing cost estimates for hydropower and tunnelling tenders.

I've also built automated budgeting templates and Excel-based reporting solutions at KNAPartners, helping multidisciplinary teams improve financial planning, consistency, and adoption of analytical tools. My background combines mining engineering, project controlling, estimation, and data analysis.

Through my MSc work and research at Montanuniversität Leoben, I contributed to EU-funded research on sustainability due diligence and responsible sourcing in battery mineral supply chains, including published benchmarking research on EU requirements and international standards.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Project Controlling & Estimation Engineer

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Thyssen Schachtbau GmbH

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Performed cycle time calculations, estimated production rates, and supported planning and execution for underground construction activities in hydropower and tunnelling projects. Prepared quantity take-offs and cost estimates for tendering, and coordinated procurement activities.

Cost Estimation Procurement Excel Project Planning Underground Construction

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Montanuniversität Leoben

Master of Science, Advanced Mineral Resources Development

MSc in Advanced Mineral Resources Development with a focus on Sustainable Development, Mining Economics, Resource Management, and Engineering Analytics.