Deren Bengi̇

Deren Bengi has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 2016, they worked as a Research Assistant for Distance Learning Programs. They then worked as a 3D Designer for Benchmark Model Making and as a Lead 3D Artist for Exhibition Hub in 2017. In the same year, they also worked as a Statistician for SPSS (Analytical Software Channel) and as a Technical Trainer & Teacher. In 2018, Deren worked as an Analyst for Article Writing. They then transitioned into the field of online education and held the position of Director of Student Support Services at both Coursera and edX in 2019. In 2021, they joined the T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı as a TEDA member. In 2022, Deren started working at ODTÜ SEM, where they are involved in editing, proofreading, and editorial skills training.

Deren Bengi has a Master of Architecture degree from McMaster University. Additionally, they have completed a degree in Environmental Design from OCAD University. Deren Bengi also pursued a degree in Experimental Digital Media with a co-op program at the University of Waterloo.