Berk Emre Mert is studying computer engineering and business at Koç University. He previously received Flutter training at Google Academy and developed many mobile applications. Berk, who has experience in databases and user authentication, made great contributions to research while writing the front and back ends of our application. He is also the leader of the team.
At EğiTeam, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration. Our diverse team is united by a shared passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. We are driven by a commitment to making education more accessible and impactful for all, especially for underserved communities like refugees and expatriates in Turkey.
Empathy First: We design with empathy, always keeping the user’s challenges and experiences at the core of our decisions. Understanding the needs of our users drives our creativity and innovation.
Collaboration and Diversity: Our strength lies in the diverse perspectives each team member brings. We thrive on open communication, respect for all ideas, and a collaborative approach that turns great ideas into meaningful solutions.
Continuous Learning and Growth: Just like the learners we serve, we are committed to continuous growth. We believe in learning from each project, adapting to new technologies, and evolving our methods to meet emerging challenges.
Innovation and Excellence: We embrace challenges and push the boundaries of what is possible. Through innovative solutions, we strive for excellence in every aspect of our work, from the user experience to technical development.
Impact-Driven: Every decision we make is aligned with our mission to create positive social impact. Our work isn’t just about building a product, but about empowering people and fostering community integration through education.
Berk Emre Mert
Deniz Soylular
Roya Arkhmammadova
Kerem Burak Yılmaz
Mehmet Harmanlı
Burak Utku Ergun
Güneş Biliciler (Advisor)
The members of our team and their contributions to our project can be summarized as follows:
Deniz Soylular is studying computer engineering and business at Koç University. He helped our application work faster and more efficiently with his knowledge of algorithms. Apart from this, he made great contributions to adding the artificial intelligence tools he learned while studying at Google Academy to our application. In addition to everything, he also helped our team with research.
Roya Arkhmamadova is studying computer engineering at Koç University. She contributed a lot to our application's interface with her experience in graphic design, user experience, and coding. At the same time, since she is an international student trying to learn Turkish, she was able to evaluate our ideas while developing the application from the perspective of the target audience.
Mehmet Harmanlı is studying computer engineering and molecular biology-genetics at Koç University. He has made great contributions to our team in terms of entering data into our application’s database and ensuring that this data is displayed and processed correctly in the application.
Kerem Burak Yılmaz is studying computer engineering and business administration at Koç University. He previously helped the team with report writing due to his previous ranking in the TÜBİTAK high school project competition. In addition, the experience he gained while practicing Turkish with foreign students at the “Turkish Coffee Hours” organization at his university contributed to the development of the application.
Burak Utku Ergun is studying economics and business administration at Koç University. He helped us with our application’s competitor analysis and market research. He also made great contributions to what the revenue models could be and our timeline.
Our advisor, Güneş Biliciler, is a marketing professor with a strong academic background. She completed her studies at Koç University and further honed her expertise during a research assistantship at the University of Texas. With her experience in marketing and academia, she provided valuable insights to guide us through the project.
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