Ugur Ersoz

(Türkçe: Uğur Ersöz / Deutsch: Ugur Ersöz)

👋 Your Friendly Neighborhood Life Science Engineer

I'm a passionate product developer and life science researcher with expertise in biotechnology, data analysis, and product development. Currently pursuing my Master's in Life Science Engineering & Management at HTW Berlin, I bring a unique combination of scientific knowledge and technical skills to create innovative solutions in the life sciences industry.

🎓 Education

Master of Life Science Engineering & Management

HTW Berlin

Oct 2024 - Present

Currently pursuing advanced studies in life science engineering with focus on management principles, combining technical expertise with business acumen in the biotechnology sector.

Bachelor of Science – Molecular Biology and Genetics

Bahçeşehir University

Sep 2018 - 2023

ApplyBAU Scholarship
Capstone Project Grade: A - Highest achievement in final project
Comprehensive study of molecular mechanisms, genetic engineering, and biotechnology applications
Specialized coursework in bioinformatics, protein biochemistry, and molecular diagnostics

💼 Experience

Product Developer & Researcher

Uniqgene

Jan 2023 - Oct 2024

Led scientific product development projects, presenting research to end users in interactive formats
Designed and optimized products tailored to end-user profiles based on scientific research
Developed new product target system contributing to enhanced sports performance-related products effectiveness
Conducted significant research project using Python for data visualizations that facilitated comprehensive analysis and decision-making
Contributed to Interactive Report product development, analyzing 40+ competitors and gathering insights from 200+ users
Led content development throughout 10-month project lifecycle

Research and Development Intern

Uniqgene

Jul - Aug 2023

Gained hands-on experience in biotechnology industry, focusing on personalized reports for elite and semi-professional athletes
Conducted literature searches to analyze results and identify candidate genes for testing
Designed primers and probes for DNA analysis
Analyzed DNA samples and generated results as part of the R&D team

Intern & Growth Hacker

Uniqgene

Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

Conducted literature research in sports genetics field providing valuable insights for product development decisions
Contributed to aligning plans with product vision and goals through strategic execution
Utilized data import/export techniques to optimize campaign performance and aid decision-making processes
Assisted in research process for NBA Launchpad and Barça Allianz Startup Challenge program applications

Engineering Team Member

Bahçeşehir University - Career and Development Club

Oct 2020 - 2022

Organized and contributed to multiple successful events including "Marketing Talks" and "Start-Up Summit"
Played significant role in organizing team for "VI. Career Days" ensuring effective execution

🚀 Projects

⌚ Integration of Genetic Testing with Wearable Technology

📊 Uniqgene - Research Paper & Poster

Apr - Sep 2024

Advanced biomarkers for personalized sports and nutrition management. Presented at The Podium Institute Inaugural Annual Conference on Sports Medicine and Technology in University of Oxford. Examined integration of genetic data with wearables for performance optimization and injury prevention.

☕ CYP1A2 Genotypes & Caffeine Metabolism Study

🎓 Bahçeşehir University - Capstone Project

Feb - Jun 2023

Genetic approach to optimal caffeine consumption practices for Turkish young adult population. Completed with highest grade A and presented to departmental jury. Focused on the relation between genotype and caffeine metabolism/sports performance.

GitHub

📱 LiveUseful - Lifestyle Management App

🏆MVZ-YETGEN Group Project - Startup Day

Jan - Dec 2022

Mobile application designed to help users manage their daily activities, track habits, and achieve personal goals. Features include task management, habit tracking, progress visualization, and personalized recommendations based on user behavior patterns.

🛠️ Skills

💻 Programming

Python Pandas NumPy Matplotlib Seaborn Scikit-learn Git & GitHub Terminal JavaScript HTML/CSS SQL

🧬 Bioinformatics

UCSC Genome Browser Ensembl Galaxy NCBI BLAST Bioconductor Gene Ontology Pathway Analysis Genetic Variant Analysis Genome Annotation

📊 Product Development

Product Strategy Market Research User Research Competitive Analysis A/B Testing Growth Hacking Content Development Project Management Agile Methodology Data-Driven Decisions

🔧 Tools

Microsoft Office Google Workspace Slack Jira Confluence Notion Miro Figma Eraser

🌍 Languages

Turkish (Native) English (B2 Certification Bahcesehir University Prep C1 Class Graduate) German (A2 Certification - HTW Berlin Intensive Course ) Spanish (A1 - Bahcesehir University - Elective Course)