Cagkan Erbas has extensive experience in quantitative analysis and model validation, currently serving as the Head of Model Validation IRRBB & ALM at ING since January 2019. Previously, Cagkan held the position of Senior Quantitative Analyst at ING Nederland from September 2011 to December 2018, focusing on market risk model validation. Prior to this, Cagkan worked as a Financial Engineer at Cardano, developing pricing models and risk management tools, and as a Model Developer at ABN AMRO Asset Management, contributing to model development for asset management. Cagkan began a career in research at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on embedded systems and numerical algorithms. Cagkan also has experience as a Software Specialist at Isbank. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Computational Science from the University of Amsterdam and a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Middle East Technical University.