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Ozan CatalOC

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About Ozan

Computer Science Engineer with a PhD specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision, and over 8 years of experience in industrial and academic R&D across AI and robotics. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and deploying machine learning and perception systems, with deep hands-on experience in Python, JAX, and PyTorch, as well as strong proficiency in C/C++ for performance-critical components. Comfortable working across the full R&D lifecycle, from research and prototyping to optimization, integration, and deployment in real-world robotic systems.

  • Computer Science Engineer with a PhD in AI and Computer Vision
  • 8+ years of R&D experience in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
  • Strong expertise in Python, JAX, and PyTorch; experienced in C/C++ for high-performance systems
  • Extensive background in developing, training, and deploying AI and perception models
  • Quick to adapt to new technologies, tools, and research paradigms
  • Strong analytical mindset with a proven ability to break down complex problems into manageable, modular solutions
  • Experienced across the full pipeline: research, prototyping, optimization, and deployment
  • Comfortable working at the intersection of research and engineering in multidisciplinary teams


  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Gent (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Ghent University
    PhD researcher
    RESEARCH
    August 2018 - May 2022 (3 years and 9 months)
    Gent, Belgium
    In the context of my PhD project I researched novel (bio-inspired) approaches for AI at the intersection of machine learning and robotics.
    artificial intelligence Python Data science Academic Writing Academic research
  • Addestino Innovation management
    Data-science consultant
    May 2022 - August 2022 (3 months)
    Helped optimize and upgrade a sales forecasting at a large company in the food industry with the aim of reducing waste and increase margins.
    • analyzed and optimized the forecasting model itself
    • cleanup of the data pipeline
    • suggested future directions for the project
    Data science Python R Azure DevOps
  • 3D Systems
    Robotics Engineer
    August 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)
    Gent, Belgium
    Worked as a c++ and python software developer for an automated robotic welding saas platform. I was responsible for the classification of welds as well as the interfacing with the CAD file framework.
    Python C++ Agile method Software Development

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Education

  • PhD research
    Ghent Uni v e r s i t y
    2022
    PhD research
  • Master of Science
    Ghent Uni v e r s i t y
    2018
    Master of Science

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