Oct 2025 - PresentBochum, Germany
Research Assistant
Ruhr University Bochum
Research assistant in the Female Academic Entrepreneurs (FACE) project at Ruhr University Bochum.
ResearchEntrepreneurshipProject SupportHigher Education
About Me.
I’m Cansu, a Master’s student in Applied Computer Science and a developer who is always curious about new ideas.
May your coffee be strong and your bugs be easy to find.
Expertise
Skills & Focus Areas.
Technology, curiosity, and purposeful systems.
I blend creativity with logic to build digital experiences that are not only functional, but meaningful, beautiful, and impactful.
Technology is my craft. Curiosity is my compass.
Current Stack
Core technologies I work with daily.
Python
Next.js
React
PostgreSQL
Supabase
Docker
GitHub
Flutter
Figma
Areas of Interest
Fields that inspire me and shape my journey.
AI
Exploring intelligent systems and machine learning applications.
Cybersecurity
Building secure, resilient systems and threat-aware solutions.
Robotics
Passionate about automation, sensors, and intelligent control.
Data Systems
Designing scalable data architectures and analytics pipelines.
Technologies I Use
Tools and platforms that power my workflow.
VS Code
Postman
Linux
Notion
Jira
Cloudflare
Always Learning
Continuously growing, staying curious, building tomorrow.
New Frameworks
System Design
Clean Code
Open Source
Research & Read
Experience
Work & Education.
A separated overview of professional practice and academic development, from research and digital process work to Applied Computer Science studies at Ruhr University Bochum.
Work Experience
Work
Work Experience
Oct 2025 - PresentBochum, Germany
Research Assistant
Ruhr University Bochum
Research assistant in the Plant Simulation and Safety (PSS) group at the Institute of Energy Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, supporting a reactor safety research project.
ResearchSimulationSafetyEnergy Technology
Mar 2025 - PresentGermany
Digital Process Engineer
rafeCloud GmbH
Working on digital process design, workflow optimization, and technical support for scalable cloud-based business processes.
Process DesignCloud WorkflowsAutomationDigital Operations
Nov 2024 - PresentBochum, Germany
App Developer
Join The Flock
Designed and developed a cross-platform mobile application with Flutter, including technical architecture, frontend and backend implementation, and Supabase integration.
FlutterDartSupabaseAPI
Aug 2023 - Dec 2024Dortmund, Germany
Junior Engineer
Smart Mechatronics GmbH
Supported the development of innovative HMI concepts by combining embedded software and hardware, including microcontroller programming for displays and LEDs.
CSTM32Embedded SystemsHMI
Aug 2021 - Aug 2023Bochum, Germany
Security Engineer
ETAS GmbH
Designed and developed an interactive web application for secure coding training, including a simulated platform with typical software vulnerabilities.
JavaScriptPHPMySQLWeb Security
Education Log
Education
Education Log
Oct 2024 - PresentBochum, Germany
M.Sc. Applied Computer Science
Ruhr University Bochum
Graduate studies in Applied Computer Science with a focus on advanced software systems, AI-oriented methods, data-driven systems, security, and research-oriented project work.
Advanced AlgorithmsMachine LearningData ScienceIT SecurityResearch
Oct 2018 - Jul 2024Bochum, Germany
B.Sc. Applied Computer Science
Ruhr University Bochum
Bachelor studies covering core computer science foundations, applied mathematics, programming, algorithms, software engineering, databases, networks, web technologies, and security.
ProgrammingAlgorithmsSoftware EngineeringDatabasesWeb Engineering
Currently building
Research support, digital process engineering, and continuous learning across software systems, AI, data, security, and human-centered technology.
Projects / Events / Hackathons
Field Notes.
A mixed collection of projects I worked on, hackathons I joined, and events that shaped my technical perspective across AI, data, startups, robotics, and product development.
Featured HackathonJul 16, 2025
DortmundHackt25: Smart Home Opt-In
Participated in DortmundHackt25 and worked on a smart-home opt-in idea focused on user consent, practical automation, and responsible connected living.
DortmundHackt25Smart HomeUXPrototype
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HackathonJul 13, 2025
TU Dortmund Innovation Sprint
Joined an intensive two-day hackathon format with a focus on concept development, teamwork, fast prototyping, and presenting a clear technical idea.
HackathonTU DortmundPrototype
02
EventMay 30, 2025
IDEA 2025 at ruhrSUMMIT
Visited ruhrSUMMIT and IDEA 2025 to explore startup innovation, entrepreneurship, research transfer, and how technical ideas become real products.
IDEA 2025ruhrSUMMITStartups
03
EventMay 19, 2025
IDEA 2025: Founder & Research Exchange
Took part in the IDEA environment around academic entrepreneurship, exchanging perspectives on validation, research ideas, and early-stage ventures.
EntrepreneurshipResearchNetworking
04
EventApr 14, 2025
Data Unplugged 2025
Joined Data Unplugged to follow discussions around data, AI, digital systems, and the practical impact of analytics in modern organizations.
DU25DataAI