Hi, I'm Murat Kaan Meral!
Computer Science Student
What I am all about.
How many people, do you think, have questioned how our Sun "burns" without any air in space, when they were 10 years old? And, how many of them spent hours in front of the computer, learning what light is or how energy is generated through fusion, even before learning to do multiplication?
Well, I did. I have always been so curious, that I have broken a lot of things, just to see what's inside, to see how it works. And, curiosity is what led me into the rabbit hole, when I was in high school.
Right now, I am working on a lot of side projects especially , because I believe that is the fun part of this wonderland, this madness called technology. Working on projects that ranges from robotics to web app development or machine learning applications has led me to be an adaptable person, because now I don't believe in "I don't know"s or "I can't"s.
Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Everyone is already afraid of big bad AI, and they should be. Even though there are still huge steps to take, I believe we will be able to create Irvin Good's AI soon, and we -developers and scientists- should be careful.
Deep Reinforcement Learning
Even though not data efficient, I believe reinforcement learning -especially curiosity driven deep reinforcement learning- is a great way to achieve AGI, because it can break itself loose of human dogmas.
Robotics
Robotics is a great passion of mine, because not only it brings a lot of physical constraints which are fun to solve, but also creates extra challenges on maintainability, usability and so on.
Optimization Problems
These are the fun problems in computer science. Everyone can code -and I believe everyone should learn to code-, but not everyone can work with abstract data types or complex algorithms, and that is where I shine.
Technologies
Work Experience
Head of Software
Krill
Delft, Netherlands
Software Developer
Integration Partners B.V.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Strategy Engineer
Eco-Runner Team Delft
Delft, Netherlands
Backend Developer Intern
Artistanbul.io
Istanbul, Turkey
Education
BSc Computer Science and Engineering
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
International Baccalaureate
TEV Inanc High School for Gifted Students
Kocaeli, Turkey
Volunteer Experience
Various Roles
Drone Clash
The Hague, Netherlands
Control Systems Advisor
FIRST Robotics Competition
Istanbul, Turkey
Awards
2x Awards
Shell Eco-Marathon
London, United Kingdom
5x Awards
FIRST Robotics Competition
Istanbul, Turkey & Calgary, Canada
6x Awards
Multiple Theatre Festivals
Istanbul, Turkey
Conferences
Organizer
TEDxYouth @TEVITOL
Kocaeli, Turkey
Interest
Books
I love reading scientific and philosophical books that are about future and artificial general intelligence such as "Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom" or "How To Create A Mind by Ray Kurzweil".
Sports
Aside from occasional workout and football (soccer) games, I have been playing basketball for more than ten years. I do not follow the games day to day, yet I never miss an important game either.
Music
I am fond of jazz, especially the classics such as Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Art Blakey.
Contact
Ecodusweg 2614WS, Delft
South Holland, Netherlands Phone Number
+617240707 Email
muratkaanmeral@gmail.com