Umay Durur

Senior Officer, Data Science and Information Management

International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC)•  January 2024 - Present•  Ankara, Turkey

Develop and deploy internal web applications using Django, ReactJS and PostgreSQL. Construct, maintain and manage database on local server. Implement and optimize verification and reconciliation processes for all the programmes, create new dashboards with PowerBI, automate recurring tasks on Python. Apply Machine Learning and automization algorithms to automate and optimize recurring tasks, routine workloads and documentation. Work closely and support other workstreams of the delegation.

Information Management Officer

International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC)•  February 2023 - December 2023•  Ankara, Turkey

Data Scientist at the ESSN III Project, the largest humanitarian cash program in the history of the European Union. Developed machine learning applications to automate and optimize routine workloads, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy in various processes. Implemented data visualization techniques, mapping, and graphical interfaces to facilitate the interpretation of complex datasets and enhance decision-making capabilities. Led the optimization of Jupyter notebooks, implementing best coding practices and establishing a framework for code reuse. Established version control practices for each project, utilizing GitLab.

Software Engineer

Vodafone•  March 2021 - February 2023•  Istanbul, Turkey

Initiated the front-end development efforts for the Lottery page of the app, catering to a user base exceeding 3 million. Contributed to the enhancement of user experience and engagement through innovative and user-friendly ReactJS components. Designed and implemented a novel alarm system within the Fixed Customer Solutions Department, utilizing Python and AppDynamics.