ALPER ERTEN

LinkedIn | alpererten.dev@gmail.com | www.alpererten.com

San Francisco, CA

OBJECTIVE
Motivated professional engineer currently pursuing a master's degree in computer science with a specialization in AI/ML. Experienced in tool development, data analysis, and project management. U.S. citizen with security clearance eligibility. Seeking an AI/ML software engineering position to leverage programming expertise and drive innovative solutions.


SKILLS

  • Programming Languages: Python, Java, C++, Visual Basic

  • Machine Learning: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Numpy, Scikit-learn, Pandas  

  • AI/ML Concepts: Deep learning, computer vision, model optimization, responsible AI practices

  • Other Tools: HTML, Git, GitHub, ROS2, Android Studio, energy modeling software, CAD


EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology – Master of Science, Computer Science, GPA: 4.00 (December 2025)
Specialization: Machine Learning / Interactive Intelligence  Relevant Courses: CS7643 - Deep Learning, CS7641 - Machine Learning, CS6601 - Artificial Intelligence, CS7638 – Robotics: AI Techniques, CS6300 – Software Development Process, CS7642 – Reinforcement Learning, CS6603 - AI Ethics and Society

University of Southern California – Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 4.00 Specialization: Computational Fluid Dynamics

Bogazici University – Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering


EXPERIENCE

Intelligent Vision and Automation Laboratory, Georgia Tech - Graduate Researcher (Jan 2025 – Present)

  • Researching NLP integration for task commanding and planning in assistive robotics

  • Implementing object detection and scene graph generation to enhance perception capabilities.

Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryConsultant - Technical Account Manager (May 2022 – Mar 2025)

  • Received software copyright approval from the Department of Energy Patent Counsel for the Emissions Reduction Planning Workbook tool I created for the Better Climate Challenge program.

  • Acted as a subject matter expert on portfolio level data analysis of carbon emissions data.

PAE EngineersRegenerative Design Group Senior Associate (Dec 2016 – Mar 2025)

  • Led development of energy assessment and modeling applications using Python, Visual Basic, and HTML.

Google REWSBuilding Performance Engineer (Contracted via PEI, Mar 2016 – Dec 2016)

  • Supported sustainable building initiatives through performance assessments and energy modeling.

WSP – Built EcologyAssociate (Nov 2012 – Mar 2016)

  • Managed high-performance building design projects, performing advanced CFD and energy analyses.


PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Developed a carbon emission based onsite energy storage control optimizer tool in Python

  • Developed an automated energy model generator tool in Python

  • “MURI Research – Modeling & Optimization of Bioengineered Fuel Cells”, as a research assistant at USC.


CERTIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Registered Professional Engineer (in California), PSMJ Project Management Bootcamp Certification.

  • Presenter at conferences including Better Buildings Summit 2024, ASHRAE HPBC 2012 and MOBIUS LA 2010

ALPER ERTEN

LinkedIn | alpererten.dev@gmail.com | www.alpererten.com

San Francisco, CA

OBJECTIVE
Motivated professional engineer currently pursuing a master's degree in computer science with a specialization in AI/ML. Experienced in tool development, data analysis, and project management. U.S. citizen with security clearance eligibility. Seeking an AI/ML software engineering position to leverage programming expertise and drive innovative solutions.


SKILLS

  • Programming Languages: Python, Java, C++, Visual Basic

  • Machine Learning: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Numpy, Scikit-learn, Pandas  

  • AI/ML Concepts: Deep learning, computer vision, model optimization, responsible AI practices

  • Other Tools: HTML, Git, GitHub, ROS2, Android Studio, energy modeling software, CAD


EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology – Master of Science, Computer Science, GPA: 4.00 (December 2025)
Specialization: Machine Learning / Interactive Intelligence  Relevant Courses: CS7643 - Deep Learning, CS7641 - Machine Learning, CS6601 - Artificial Intelligence, CS7638 – Robotics: AI Techniques, CS6300 – Software Development Process, CS7642 – Reinforcement Learning, CS6603 - AI Ethics and Society

University of Southern California – Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 4.00 Specialization: Computational Fluid Dynamics

Bogazici University – Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering


EXPERIENCE

Intelligent Vision and Automation Laboratory, Georgia Tech - Graduate Researcher (Jan 2025 – Present)

  • Researching NLP integration for task commanding and planning in assistive robotics

  • Implementing object detection and scene graph generation to enhance perception capabilities.

Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryConsultant - Technical Account Manager (May 2022 – Mar 2025)

  • Received software copyright approval from the Department of Energy Patent Counsel for the Emissions Reduction Planning Workbook tool I created for the Better Climate Challenge program.

  • Acted as a subject matter expert on portfolio level data analysis of carbon emissions data.

PAE EngineersRegenerative Design Group Senior Associate (Dec 2016 – Mar 2025)

  • Led development of energy assessment and modeling applications using Python, Visual Basic, and HTML.

Google REWSBuilding Performance Engineer (Contracted via PEI, Mar 2016 – Dec 2016)

  • Supported sustainable building initiatives through performance assessments and energy modeling.

WSP – Built EcologyAssociate (Nov 2012 – Mar 2016)

  • Managed high-performance building design projects, performing advanced CFD and energy analyses.


PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Developed a carbon emission based onsite energy storage control optimizer tool in Python

  • Developed an automated energy model generator tool in Python

  • “MURI Research – Modeling & Optimization of Bioengineered Fuel Cells”, as a research assistant at USC.


CERTIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Registered Professional Engineer (in California), PSMJ Project Management Bootcamp Certification.

  • Presenter at conferences including Better Buildings Summit 2024, ASHRAE HPBC 2012 and MOBIUS LA 2010

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