Defne Evcumen
Birmingham
Summary
Computer Science student at the University of Birmingham, on track for First-Class Honours, with internship experience in software engineering, AI and data science. Skilled in Python, Java, C/C++, React and FastAPI, with hands-on experience in full-stack development, machine learning and systems programming.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Data Science Intern
OM-EL
2026.05 - 2026.08
- Applied machine learning and statistical techniques to uncover patterns and deliver actionable insights for decision-making.
- Developed Python workflows for processing and analysing real-world datasets using Pandas and NumPy.
- Used SQL to manipulate structured data and support collaborative data-driven projects.
AI Intern
Macellan
Istanbul
2025.06 - 2025.08
- Prepared large datasets and trained predictive models using Python, Pandas, NumPy and scikit-learn.
- Performed feature engineering and compared machine learning models to improve predictive performance.
- Used SQL to support data analysis and machine learning workflows.
Software Intern
MEGA INSULATION
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Developed technology prototypes based on business and customer requirements.
- Researched and evaluated new technologies to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and process improvement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2024.09 -
High School Diploma -
Uskudar American Academy
Istanbul, Turkey 2019.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, Java, C/C, SQL, Haskell
- Web & Backend: React, FastAPI, REST APIs, HTML/CSS
- Databases & Data: PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn
- AI & Machine Learning: Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering
- Tools & Technologies: Git, GitHub, Linux, VS Code
- Core CS: Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Concurrent Programming
Accomplishments
- Computer Science International Achievement Scholarship — £1,500 per year
- Birmingham Award with Distinction
PROJECTS
SpotIT – Full-Stack Hazard Reporting Platform
React, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Leaflet
- Developed a full-stack web application enabling users to report, locate and manage urban hazards through an interactive map-based interface.
- Implemented GPS and manual location selection with Leaflet, including logic to prevent automatic GPS updates from overriding user-selected locations.
- Built category-based filtering and report management features, improving navigation and accessibility of location-based reports.
Timeline
Data Science Intern
OM-EL
2026.05 - 2026.08
AI Intern
Macellan
2025.06 - 2025.08
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The University of Birmingham
2024.09 -
Software Intern
MEGA INSULATION
2023.06 - 2023.09
High School Diploma -
Uskudar American Academy
2019.09 - 2024.06