Hi, I'm Serap Ogut

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I may be a new graduate, but I learn fast, adapt quickly, and take on complex challenges with confidence. I build exceptional AI/ML solutions with clean code and modern technologies, turning complex data problems into elegant machine learning solutions.

Get to Know Me

Computer Science & Data Science Student

I'm a passionate Computer Science and Data Science student at Southern Methodist University (SMU), dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to solve real-world challenges. My journey in technology started with a curiosity about how data can transform decision-making and create meaningful impact in people's lives.

With hands-on experience in machine learning research, data analytics, and software development, I've developed expertise in Python, deep learning frameworks, and statistical analysis. My work spans from predictive modeling and computer vision to natural language processing and data visualization.

I'm passionate about projects that create real-world impact and solve meaningful problems in people's lives. Whether it's improving healthcare outcomes through AI, enhancing sustainability through data insights, or building tools that make technology more accessible, I'm always open to new ideas and collaborative opportunities that can make a difference.

Clean Code

I write maintainable, scalable, and efficient code following best practices and industry standards.

Problem Solver

I enjoy tackling complex data challenges and finding elegant ML solutions through creative thinking.

Fast Learner

I quickly adapt to new AI technologies and frameworks, constantly expanding my skill set.

Academic Background

Double Major in Computer Science & Data Science

Southern Methodist University (SMU)

Expected Graduation: Dec 2025 Dallas, Texas

Pursuing a comprehensive education in both theoretical computer science and practical data science applications. My coursework includes Advanced Machine Learning, Deep Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Statistical Learning Theory, Database Systems, Software Engineering, and AI Ethics. Currently maintaining a strong academic record while actively participating in research projects and industry collaborations.

Current GPA

3.9/4.0

Key Achievements
  • North Texas College Scholarship - Full Ride
  • Dean's List - Multiple Semesters
  • Student Coordinator - Thrive Scholars Program
  • AI/ML Research Projects - Lead Contributor
  • CS Peer Tutoring Program - Mentor

Recent Experience

Data Engineer Intern

CBRE

May 2025 - Aug. 2025 Dallas, TX
  • Automated reporting workflows and built a metadata tagging/query catalog framework, projected to save 4+ hours weekly for 93% of users
  • Leveraged Snowflake, dbt, Python, SQL, and Azure DevOps to improve discoverability and governance for CBRE's industry-leading billions of rows of global real estate and investment data
  • Led the "Voices of Leadership - Women in STEM" event, interviewing senior professionals to share insights with interns

Research Assistant

Southern Methodist University, Lyle School of Engineering

May 2025 - Present Dallas, TX
  • Developed a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot to query City of Dallas council meeting agendas from the early 2000s, enabling semantic search and context-aware responses
  • Processed and embedded large-scale public records data, and presented capabilities to faculty and stakeholders

Technical Expertise

Programming Languages

Core languages for AI/ML and data science development

Python R SQL JavaScript Java C++

Machine Learning & AI

Frameworks and libraries for intelligent systems

TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-learn Keras OpenCV NLTK

Data Science & Analytics

Tools for data manipulation and visualization

Pandas NumPy Matplotlib Seaborn Tableau Jupyter

Database Systems

Database management and big data technologies

PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL

Development Tools

Tools and environments for development and deployment

Git Docker AWS Google Cloud Linux VS Code

With extensive experience in both machine learning engineering and data science, I bring a comprehensive understanding of AI/ML principles to every project.

Featured Projects

Here are some of my key projects showcasing AI/ML implementations, full-stack development, and high-performance systems engineering.

Full-Stack Data Portal – Toyota Financial Services

Aug. 2025 – Present

Leading development of a full-stack self-service data portal enabling secure SQL query execution and data export for analysts.

  • Developing React frontend with Python backend and REST APIs, serving 100+ analysts with secure SQL query capabilities
  • Optimizing ETL pipelines and Snowflake/Postgres schemas, achieving 35% query performance improvement across multi-TB datasets
React Python REST APIs Snowflake PostgreSQL ETL

dasCover – AI Cover Letter Generator

Feb. 2025 – Apr. 2025

Developed an AI-driven web application that generates personalized, ATS-optimized cover letters from resumes and job descriptions.

  • Integrated OpenAI API and resume-parsing pipeline; achieved 94% relevance match accuracy in output letters
  • Deployed app on AWS EC2 with a Flask backend and React frontend, supporting 500+ generated letters during beta testing
Python Flask OpenAI API React AWS EC2

AI Medical Assistant Project

Jan. 2025 - May 2025

Directed a four-person cross-functional team building a scalable AI medical assistant system for a Fortune 500 client.

  • Designed and executed backend data synchronization and tracking for 25 deliverables and 400+ project tasks
  • Led project management and full-stack development for enterprise-scale healthcare AI solution
Project Management Full Stack AI/ML Healthcare Enterprise Systems

Search Engine for JSON Articles

Dec. 2022 – Jan. 2023

Co-founded and developed a multithreaded search engine using POSIX threads and Google C++ standards, ranking 1st in university-wide performance benchmark.

  • Designed load-balanced indexing and advanced sub-query capabilities
  • Achieved 38% reduction in ingestion time while improving user search precision
C++ POSIX Threads Multithreading Performance Optimization Data Structures

Blog & Insights

I'm currently working on launching my technical blog where I'll share insights about AI/ML, data science, and my experiences in the field. Stay tuned for upcoming articles!

Blog Coming Soon!

I'm preparing to share my thoughts and experiences on:

  • Machine Learning & AI Ethics
  • Data Engineering Best Practices
  • Student Life in Tech
  • Research Project Insights
  • Career Development in Data Science

First posts launching soon - stay tuned!

Get In Touch

Location

Dallas, TX

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