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Tulay Ercan

Rail Systems Engineer

Tulay Ercan
Volos, Greece

Experience

Jun 2022 - Present
3 years 10 months

Rail Systems Engineer

T-RIS (Train Rail Infrastructure Solutions)

Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
4 months
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Researcher

University of Sheffield

  • Applied optimal experimental design for virtual sensing and model validation of helicopter blades.
Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
5 months
Esbjerg, Denmark

Assistant Engineer

Ramboll Oil and Gas

  • Used optimal experimental design for virtual sensing of offshore structures.
Oct 2018 - Jun 2022
3 years 9 months
Volos, Greece

Marie Curie Researcher

University of Thessaly

  • Development of Bayesian optimum experimental design tools.
Oct 2017 - Apr 2017
-1 years -5 months
İstanbul, Turkey

Researcher

Bogazici University

  • Analyzed seismic data to support hazard assessment and calculate kappa factors.
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
1 year 1 month
İstanbul, Turkey

Civil Engineer

Geodata Engineering

  • Reviewed structural drawings and drafted technical reports for metro lines.
Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
4 months
Muğla, Turkey

Civil Engineer

Zirvedekiler Construction

  • Managed construction planning and site supervision of a residential building in Bodrum.
Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
3 months
İstanbul, Turkey

Civil Engineer

Proger-Spa

  • Assessed earthquake risk of buildings at Istanbul University.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Transportation (4 years), Education (3.5 years), Construction (1.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (0.5 years), and Energy (0.5 years).

Transportation
Education
Construction
Aerospace and Defense
Energy

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Operations (4 years), Product Development (4 years), Research and Development (3.5 years), Quality Assurance (1 year), and Project Management (0.5 years).

Operations
Product Development
Research and Development
Quality Assurance
Project Management

Summary

Multidisciplinary engineer with expertise in civil, earthquake, and mechanical engineering. Currently focused on simulation, model validation and monitoring of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE), applying analytical and computational methods to deliver efficient, innovative solutions. Over the past three years, I have gained extensive experience working on UK-based projects, developing a strong understanding of industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Areas Of Interest

  • Dynamic Simulation
  • Testing And Validation
  • Data-driven Engineering

Technical Strengths

  • Matlab
  • Python
  • Abaqus

Personal Traits

  • Highly Motivated And Eager To Learn
  • Collaborative, With Diverse Analytical And Problem-solving Skills

Languages

Turkish
Native
English
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2018 - Jun 2022

University of Thessaly

PhD, Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Volos, Greece

Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

Bogazici University

MSc, Civil Earthquake Engineering · Civil Earthquake Engineering · İstanbul, Turkey

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Tulay based?

Tulay is based in Volos, Greece.

What languages does Tulay speak?

Tulay speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Tulay have?

Tulay has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Tulay has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Tulay may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tulay be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tulay would be well-suited for roles such as: Rail Systems Engineer, Researcher, Assistant Engineer.

What is Tulay's latest experience?

Tulay's most recent position is Rail Systems Engineer at T-RIS (Train Rail Infrastructure Solutions).

What companies has Tulay worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tulay has worked for T-RIS (Train Rail Infrastructure Solutions), University of Sheffield, and University of Thessaly.

Which industries is Tulay most experienced in?

Tulay is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Education, and Construction. Tulay also has some experience in Energy and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Tulay most experienced in?

Tulay is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D). Tulay also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Project Management.

Which industries has Tulay worked in recently?

Tulay has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Education, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Tulay worked in recently?

Tulay has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Tulay's education?

Tulay holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from University of Thessaly and a Master in Civil Earthquake Engineering from Bogazici University.

What is the availability of Tulay?

Tulay is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tulay?

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