Islam Kavas
Academic Innovator | Tech & Research Integration
Den Helder
Summary
PhD in Medieval History with 5+ years of interdisciplinary research expertise, now transitioning into tech through self-driven training in software and data engineering. Skilled in Python, SQL, data pipeline optimization and analytical problem-solving, with a passion for transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Proven ability to bridge humanities-driven critical thinking with technical innovation. Currently seeking roles in the Netherlands to contribute to smart energy, data science or cybersecurity projects, leveraging my unique blend of academic rigor and technical curiosity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Stadscamping Den Helder - Gemeentee Den Helder
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
- Developed communication strategies to promote charity events.
- Enhanced local environment through regular neighborhood cleanups and beautification projects.
- Managed food drives that collected nutritious meals for those facing food insecurity within the community.
- Assisted in planning and executing fundraising events to raise vital funds for community programs.
Volunteer
COA
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Intern
Arabuleu
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed new features based on feedback from stakeholders, resulting in increased customer satisfaction levels across multiple projects.
- Developed reusable components for faster development and improved code maintainability.
- Assisted with the migration from older technologies to React Native, resulting in streamlined development efforts.
Assistant Professor - Full T.
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom through culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse reading materials.
Post-Doc Research
Oxford University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Research Assistant - Full T.
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Interdisciplinary research on digitization of medieval texts.
- Analysis of historical datasets using Python.
- Organized one-on-one meetings with students, resulting in a 23% increase in student performance on exams.
- Developed action plans for 18 students based on their academic interests.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
History Teacher
Ministry Of National Education
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in history education and enhance the quality of instruction provided.
- Increased classroom participation with thought-provoking questions and real-world examples relevant to course content.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of historical events and their connections to other subjects.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment for all involved parties.
- Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
Education
Azure Data Engineering - Data Engineering
Werhere Academy
Amsterdam, Netherlands 04.2001 -
IT Basics - Python, Sql, Databases, Networking, Azure
Werhere Academy
Amsterdam, Netherlands 04.2001 -
Software Development - HTML, CSS, Java, React, React Native
Udemig
Sweden 04.2001 -
Academic Visitor -
Oxford University
Oxford, England, UK 04.2001 -
Programming For Everybody - Getting Started With Python
University of Michigan
Michigan, USA 04.2001 -
Software Development - Java, Kotlin
Cactus School
Konya, Turkiye 04.2001 -
Ph.D. -
Ankara University
Ankara, Turkiye 04.2001 -
Academic Visitor -
St. Andrews University
St. Andrews, Scotland, UK 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - History of Ideas
University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, Texas, US 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Education
Gazi University
Ankara, Turkiye 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History
Ankara University
Ankara, Turkiye 04.2001 -
Skills
Java programming language
Entrepreneurship
Founder&CEO
Londra Sahaf, London - January 2020 - April 2021
- In 2020, I thought that the migration of Turkish white-collar workers to London and the confinement of people to their homes due to the pandemic created a need for a Turkish book sales website in the UK. As a founder, I led a software developer and a digital marketer, managed the social media accounts, set up the website and started coding the application.
- I received an investment of 50.000 pounds.
What I learned from This Failure:
- Improving customer service quickly does not mean rapid improvement in sales. Always appeal to a wide range of consumers and keep things simple.
Timeline
Volunteer
Stadscamping Den Helder - Gemeentee Den Helder
04.2024 - 06.2024
Volunteer
COA
08.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
Arabuleu
04.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Professor - Full T.
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Post-Doc Research
Oxford University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Research Assistant - Full T.
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
01.2012 - 01.2021
History Teacher
Ministry Of National Education
01.2005 - 01.2009
Azure Data Engineering - Data Engineering
Werhere Academy
04.2001 -
IT Basics - Python, Sql, Databases, Networking, Azure
Werhere Academy
04.2001 -
Software Development - HTML, CSS, Java, React, React Native
Udemig
04.2001 -
Academic Visitor -
Oxford University
04.2001 -
Programming For Everybody - Getting Started With Python
University of Michigan
04.2001 -
Software Development - Java, Kotlin
Cactus School
04.2001 -
Ph.D. -
Ankara University
04.2001 -
Academic Visitor -
St. Andrews University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - History of Ideas
University of Texas At Dallas
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Education
Gazi University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History
Ankara University
04.2001 -
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