Beyond the Wisdom, Senior Machine Learning Engineer & Researcher

Ayyuce is an experienced Senior Machine Learning Engineer and Researcher at Beyond The Wisdom, specializing in vision transformers and medical image analysis. With a bachelor's degree in computer engineering and a deep passion for machine learning, she has dedicated herself to solving real-world problems and pushing the boundaries of the field. Having spent six years in the industry, Ayyuce has built a strong foundation of expertise. She was accepted to Google Summer of Code to contribute to TensorFlow and has successfully built, trained, and deployed TensorFlow Lite Micro models, showcasing her skills on platforms such as GitHub. Ayyuce's contributions extend beyond her work at Beyond The Wisdom. She actively engages in research, with several publications to her credit. Notably, she authored a paper as an undergraduate student, and her latest research paper focuses on vision transformers for medical image analysis, which is expected to be published in a prestigious journal in 2023. Ayyuce's commitment to knowledge-sharing is evident through her initiatives. She founded a paper reading and implementation group, inspiring her colleagues to implement machine learning papers using TensorFlow. Additionally, she regularly attends Francois Chollet's Keras community meetings, fostering collaboration and staying at the forefront of the latest advancements. Ayyuce's expertise and willingness to share her insights have made her a frequent speaker at Google Developer Groups and local TensorFlow communities. Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Ayyuce has received numerous awards and accolades. Showcasing her exceptional abilities and leadership from a young age, Ayyuce was invited to speak at the Microsoft DigiGirlz Day Istanbul event when she was just 17 years old. This invitation recognized her as a role model for aspiring young women in technology and highlighted her remarkable achievements at such a tender age. She is a Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning and was honored with the prestigious Women Leaders of Technology award by Microsoft Turkey at the remarkable age of 18. Ayyuce's talent has also been recognized by Google, as she was selected for the Google Get Ahead Program and ranked 16th in the Code Jam competition, earning her a coveted spot at Google's Student Retreat in their London office. Additionally, she has received a Google Developer Scholarship, further highlighting her dedication to the field. In addition to her accomplishments in the field of machine learning, Ayyuce is also a compassionate individual dedicated to making a positive impact in her community. Following the devastating 7.8 earthquakes that struck Turkey, she founded the Turkey Learning Initiative, an organization aimed at providing support and educational resources to those affected by the natural disasters. The Turkey Learning Initiative quickly gained recognition for its valuable work, and it was accepted into the prestigious Microsoft Founders program. This recognition not only highlighted the importance of Ayyuce's initiative but also provided significant support for its growth and impact. Microsoft awarded the Turkey Learning Initiative a grant of $150,000, enabling them to expand their reach and offer enhanced educational opportunities to those in need. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Ayyuce is committed to continuous learning. She remains up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in the field, constantly seeking out new challenges to tackle and exploring innovative approaches. Looking ahead, Ayyuce has plans to pursue a Ph.D. in machine learning to expand her knowledge and expertise. With her exceptional track record and determination, she is poised to make significant contributions to the field, further advancing the application of machine learning in healthcare and beyond.