F. Semih Yikilmaz is an experienced Systeem Specialist Interlocking at ProRail since July 2024. Prior to this role, Yikilmaz served as an Engineer Telecom & GSM-R at RIGD-LOXIA from October 2022 to June 2024, where responsibilities included designing the underpost communication network and maintaining the GSM-R area layout. Additionally, Yikilmaz was fully detached at Movares in the same engineering role during this period. Early career experience includes working as a shop assistant at Action from December 2014 to December 2019 and undertaking an internship in R&D simulation at Dental Robotics in late 2018. Yikilmaz holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Biomechanical Design and Biorobotics, obtained from Delft University of Technology between 2017 and 2021, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering completed at the same institution from 2014 to 2017.