Summary
Ehsan Barkhordar is an NLP researcher and machine learning engineer with eight years of industry experience applying deep learning to language understanding and reasoning in LLMs. Currently at Koç University, he combines a strong Python and PyTorch background with practical production experience from roles across startups and established teams, shipping models and systems that uncover linguistic nuance. His trajectory spans software engineering at BaleMessenger through senior ML roles at Sokan and Pishro Net Energy, showing an ability to move models from research into real products. He holds graduate-level training in computer science from Amirkabir University and ongoing master's work at Koç University, grounding his applied work with academic rigor. Known among peers as a "code wrangler," he balances hands-on implementation with research curiosity, often focusing on reasoning tasks that push LLM capabilities beyond surface-level patterns. Based in Istanbul, he brings a blend of cross-cultural perspective and practical engineering discipline to challenging NLP problems.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Amirkabir University of Technology
Master's degree Computer Science, Master's degree Computer Science at Koç University
High School Diploma Mathematics, High School Diploma Mathematics at National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (Sampad)
Persian, English