Günhan Bayar
Career break for settling down, childcare in a new country
Experience
Career break for settling down, childcare in a new country
Self-employed
After relocating to the Netherlands, I took a dedicated period to focus on family care, allowing us to adjust to the new environment while supporting our son’s growth. Once a suitable playgroup (toddler program) was found, I shifted my focus to securing a new job and making professional progress.
- Attending webinars on both soft skills and technical subjects
- Beginning Dutch language courses, which remain ongoing since January 2024
- Started to learn Python, data processing, and machine learning
Structural Analysis Engineer
Turkish Aerospace Industries
- Performed FEA and optimization for Airbus Wing of Tomorrow thermoplastic spoilers; wrote static strength reports
- Conducted FEA for A350XWB-900 aileron panels (AFP & PIP MODs); prepared stress documentation
- Completed composite concessions stress justification
- Performed RTM and MSN5 MOD structural analyses and reporting
- Checked fatigue analysis input data for A350XWB-1000 and Ultrafan nacelle exhaust nozzle projects
- Mentored junior engineers
- Developed Python scripts for workflow improvement
Static Stress Analysis Engineer
BIAS Engineering
- Performed FEA for panels of A350XWB-1000 ailerons as a subcontractor
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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense (9.5 years), Education (3.5 years), and Information Technology (3.5 years).
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Experienced in Product Development (9.5 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), and Research and Development (3.5 years).
Summary
Analytical and self-driven engineer with 9+ years of experience in finite element modelling (FEM), structural analysis, optimization, and engineering documentation across major aerospace programs (Airbus A350XWB, Wing of Tomorrow, Rolls-Royce Ultrafan). Skilled in working with complex datasets, building analytical workflows, and developing Python-based tools to support engineering processes. Currently transitioning into AI/ML Engineering, supported by a strong mathematical background, modelling experience, and continuous learning in Python, data processing, and machine learning. Open to junior/entry-level roles in AI/ML, data science, or engineering software development. Personally, with a passion for space-related activities, such as observing stars with a telescope and diving into the world of sci-fi books, and a deep interest in storytelling has also been cultivated through specialized courses and is now shared with my son. Traveling and swimming are also great joys, being among my favorite hobbies.
Skills
Ai/ml & Data
- Python (Numpy, Pandas, Scikit-learn – Beginner)
- Machine Learning: Regression, Classification, Model Evaluation
- Basic Deep Learning: Pytorch / Tensorflow (Beginner)
- Data Cleaning, Preprocessing, Feature Engineering
- Jupyter Notebook, Vs Code
Engineering & Analysis
- Fea Tools: Msc Nastran (Advanced), Msc Patran (Advanced), Hyperworks (Advanced)
- Ls-dyna (Novice), Airbus Task-300 Documentation
- Composite & Metallic Structural Modelling
- Stress Justification, Fatigue Input Checking
- Optimization, Engineering Judgment
Cad & Supporting Tools
- Solidworks (Intermediate – Ongoing)
- Catia, Nx Ug (Beginner)
- Teamcenter (Intermediate)
- Linux, Git
Languages
Education
Istanbul Technical University / University of Patras
Bachelor of Science · Astronautical Engineering; Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering · Patras, Greece
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