Summary
Barış Özcan is a PhD candidate and Graduate Research Assistant in Computer Science at Texas Tech University with a decade of experience applying statistics and data science to real-world problems. He holds a BS in Statistics and an MS in Data Informatics from METU and has blended academic rigor with industry practice through roles at Purdue’s PurSecLab, JotForm, and startups focused on predictive customer journeys. His research centers on machine learning, natural language processing, and time series analysis, and he complements this with certifications in NVIDIA deep learning and Azure Cognitive Services. Known for bridging theoretical methods and applied engineering, he has a track record of shipping data-driven solutions while pursuing high-impact research.
10 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, 4.0 / 4.0, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, 4.0 / 4.0 at Texas Tech University
Master of Science - MS, Data Informatics, Master of Science - MS, Data Informatics at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University