Mert Ates

Mert Ates is an experienced data science professional currently serving as a Data Science Manager at BECO Capital since August 2022. Previously, Mert held the position of Senior Data Scientist at Swvl, where a key achievement included the development of a proprietary "Real-Time Demand Responsive Pricing" model, significantly enhancing GMV by 9%. Mert's earlier roles include Data Scientist positions at Careem and Trendyol Group, where contributions involved building AI tools and custom algorithms for pricing and forecasting, respectively. Mert began the career with internships at EY, Boğaziçi University, and Tekfen Holding, gaining exposure in mergers and acquisitions, administrative support, and financial analysis. Academically, Mert holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, and a minor in Political Science and International Relations from Boğaziçi University.