Sinem Oktay
Quantum Researcher, Technical Manager & CQAI Türkiye Ambassador
Sinem Oktay is an ML and QML researcher specializing in applied machine learning, quantum technologies, and science communication. At Chinar Quantum AI, she works as a Quantum AI Intern, Technical Manager for CQAI Türkiye, and Turkey Ambassador, contributing to education, global outreach, and Center of Excellence activities.
Her experience spans quantum literacy programs, content localization, research-driven ML projects, community engagement, and collaboration across international quantum-tech organizations. She is active in quantum advocacy as a board member of national technology associations.
Experience
Quantum Researcher, Technical Manager & CQAI Türkiye AmbassadorPresent
Chinar Quantum AI
- Supports CQAI's global education mission through training, localization, and community outreach.
- Contributes to European quantum education projects and COE activities.
- Works on ML and QML research projects across healthcare, energy, and analytics.
- Leads science communication and quantum awareness initiatives in Türkiye.
Board MemberPresent
Quantum Technologies Association (QT Association)
- Promotes quantum literacy through national events and educational initiatives.
- Builds partnerships and community engagement programs.
Board MemberPresent
Equal Future Association
- Supports rights-based, inclusive innovation and youth empowerment in tech ecosystems.
Software Developer
Kripton IO (Remote - Brazil/Nike)
- Built Python and Firebase-based automation tools for Nike-Brazil release workflows.
Embedded Systems Intern
Hugin Ödeme Sistemleri A.Ş.
- Developed a POS daily reporting tool deployed into production.
Tech Project Contributor
Mevhibe Ateş Technology Foundation
- Created quantum educational blogs and contributed to EU education project development.
High School Outreach Lead
QTurkey
- Led outreach programs to introduce fundamental quantum technologies to high-school students.
Education
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering
Not specified in portfolio
Projects
Breast Cancer Detection (CNN)
Developed a CNN model using Keras to classify ultrasound images, including preprocessing and model evaluation.
Energy Production Prediction
Built regression models with feature engineering to forecast energy output from real-world datasets.
Customer Behavior Clustering
Applied K-Means and hierarchical clustering to segment customer activity patterns for business analytics.
Embedded POS Reporting Tool
Created a production-ready POS daily reporting tool during embedded systems internship at Hugin Ödeme Sistemleri A.Ş.
Quantum Education Contributions (EU Projects)
Produced educational blogs, contributed to quantum literacy programs, and supported European training project pipelines.
Nike Brazil Automation
Developed automation pipelines in Python and Firebase for Nike-Brazil release operations through Kripton IO.