Yakup Çatalkaya

Electrical and Electronics Engineer

About Me

Currently, I am an Algorithm Design Engineer at Pek Automotive, developing autonomous navigation and motion planning algorithms for agricultural robotic vehicles. My interests include robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, navigation, machine learning, and distributed software systems. I enjoy solving challenging engineering problems by combining mathematical modeling, software development, and system optimization.

Education

Başkent University

Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Sep 2024 – Jun 2026 | Ankara, Turkey

Bilkent University

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Sep 2017 – Jun 2023 | Ankara, Turkey

Skills

Programming

  • Python
  • C++
  • MATLAB
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • LaTeX

Machine Learning & AI

  • Motion Planning
  • Autonomous Navigation
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Analysis

Developer Tools

  • Git
  • Docker
  • VS Code
  • Linux
  • Prometheus
  • Thanos
  • Grafana
  • tcpdump
  • PuTTY

Engineering Software

  • COMSOL
  • NEURON
  • LTspice
  • Proteus

Languages

  • English (Professional)
  • Turkish (Native)

Experience

Pek Automotive d.o.o.

Algorithm Design Engineer

Oct 2025 – Present | Logatec, Slovenia

• Developed non-computer-vision autonomous motion planning algorithms for agricultural robotic vehicles using Python.

• Optimized autonomous driving software for field-specific conditions.

• Applied vector algebra, kinematics and motion optimization.

• Designed telemetry and monitoring dashboards using Prometheus, Thanos and Grafana.

Meteksan Defence Inc.

Automation Systems Software Design Engineer

Jul 2023 – Oct 2025 | Ankara, Turkey

• Developed path-planning algorithms for the ULAQ cruise simulator.

• Worked on autonomous vehicle simulation software.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

EMTP and BCI Research Group

Undergraduate Researcher

Jan 2023 – Jul 2023 | Ankara, Turkey

• Simulated neural networks using COMSOL and NEURON.

• Developed EEG acquisition software for Brain-Computer Interface experiments.

National Magnetic Resonance Research Center (UMRAM)

Undergraduate Researcher

Aug 2020 – Jan 2023 | Ankara, Turkey

• Conducted fMRI analysis.

• Developed online cognitive psychology experiments.

• Participated in interdisciplinary neuroscience research.

Certificates

Feb 2022 The certificate has been issued by Acıbadem University Animal Studies Local Ethical Committee and includes the permission for use of Mouse, Rat, and Rabbit.

Publications

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=aCtp9fIAAAAJ