Zehra Cataltepe

Zehra Cataltepe is the CEO of TAZI AI Systems, leading a machine learning platform that enables SMEs and business analysts to deploy predictive solutions efficiently since January 2021. As a member of the Forbes Technology Council and an alumnus of MassChallenge, Zehra has been actively exploring AI applications for business needs. With a rich academic background, Zehra served as a Professor of Computer Engineering at Istanbul Technical University for 17 years, focusing on machine learning and pattern recognition. Prior entrepreneurial experiences include co-founding TAZI Bilisim, where management of R&D projects related to AI occurred. Zehra also held positions at Binghamton University, Siemens Corporate Research, and Nokia Bell Labs, contributing to significant advancements in machine learning and publishing multiple papers and patents. Zehra earned a PhD and M.S. in Computer Science from Caltech and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Bilkent University.