Erdem Alıcı is an AI researcher and engineer with nine years of multidisciplinary experience in software and algorithm design, currently advancing Large Language Model research at ASML in Eindhoven. He progressed internally from software engineer to algorithm design engineer and now focuses on LLM capabilities beyond standard retrieval-augmented setups, bringing practical production experience from high-tech engineering contexts. Prior roles in aerospace and R&D cultivated strong systems-thinking and applied research skills, complemented by an MEng from Middle East Technical University. Pragmatic and hands-on, he blends low-level engineering rigor with cutting-edge AI exploration—an uncommon combination that helps bridge research prototypes to robust industrial solutions. Despite a modest personal brand, he consistently delivers technical impact within large engineering teams.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's degree at Hacettepe University
Master of Engineering - MEng, Master of Engineering - MEng at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University
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