M Yikilmaz
Senior Research Scientist Data Scientist
Davis, California, United States
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Top SchoolM Yikilmaz is a Senior Research Scientist and Data Scientist at Siemens Energy with 12 years of experience bridging geoscience research and industrial digital innovation. He designs and builds modern data acquisition, analytics, and visualization products while applying advanced machine learning to Earth science problems such as fault geometry, earthquake propagation, and stress transfer. With a PhD in Geology/Geophysics from UC Davis and a background in GPS, LiDAR, DEM and seismic data analysis, he translates complex geophysical simulations and remote sensing into actionable insights for customers. His work uniquely blends academic rigor—years of earthquake-cycle modeling and university research—with product-focused engineering for scalable digital solutions. Based in Davis, CA, he also explores low-cost VR/AR and 2D/3D visualization approaches to make spatial data more accessible.
12 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Ph.D., Geology / Geophysics, Ph.D., Geology / Geophysics at University of California, DavisM.S., Geology, Eurasia Institute of Earth Sciences, M.S., Geology, Eurasia Institute of Earth Sciences at Istanbul Technical UniversityGalatasaray French High School
turkish (native), French, English
Github Skills (200)
python10
gcp10
deep-learning10
streamlit10
bokeh10
water10
kinect10
data-visualization10
3d-camera10
developer-tools10
r-package10
data-science10
topography10
fastest10
data-analysis10
Programming languages (6)
Github contributions (5)
KeckCAVES/NCK
Jul 2015 - Jun 2019
Contributions:1 release, 5 pushes, 12 tags in 3 years 11 months
KeckCAVES/packaging
Jul 2015 - May 2016
Contributions:13 pushes in 9 months
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