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AI Strategy & Data Science Expert | LLMs, Predictive Modeling, Customer Analytics, Banking & Telecom

Profile Summary

I am an AI strategy expert, data scientist, and academic with over 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven decision systems. I have worked extensively with enterprises in banking, telecommunications, and technology sectors, developing solutions for customer analytics, churn prediction, recommendation systems, and demand forecasting. My work focuses on translating AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes, including ROI, operational efficiency, and growth strategies. I have led and contributed to over 80 applied AI and data science projects, covering areas such as predictive modeling, natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), and automated machine learning (AutoML). I specialize in building end-to-end AI solutions, from data preparation and modeling to deployment and evaluation. In addition to my industry experience, I hold a PhD in Computer Engineering and have served as a professor and academic leader. My research interests include explainable AI, responsible AI, and the economic impact of artificial intelligence. I am particularly interested in projects involving: AI strategy and transformation Predictive modeling and data analysis LLM applications and NLP solutions Customer analytics and segmentation AI-driven business insights I work with clients globally and focus on delivering practical, high-impact solutions tailored to real-world business needs.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Predictive Modeling & Analytics
• ☆ Machine Learning
• ☆ Natural Language Processing
• ☆ Artificial Intelligence
• ☆ Python
• ☆ SQL
• ☆ Java
• ☆ Tensorflow
• ☆ Scikit-learn
• ☆ Business Strategy
• ☆ Business Statistics
• ☆ Small Business
• ☆ Entrepreneurship
• ☆ Lead Generation
• ☆ SEO & Web Traffic
• ☆ Marketing Analytics
• ☆ Digital Marketing
• ☆ Business Intelligence
• ☆ Management Information Systems
• ☆ Project Management
• ☆ Management Consulting

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, Creative Writing

Research Technology Scouting, Scientific and Technical Research, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Digital Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Financial Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Image Analysis, Algorithm Design-Non ML, Algorithm Design-ML, Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics, Text Mining & Analytics, Data Mining, Data Cleaning, Data Processing, Data Insights

Work Experience

Prof.

UT Dallas

April 2026 - Present

Prof. Dr.

Haliç University

February 2026 - Present

Founcer & CEO

OptiWisdom

November 2017 - Present

Prof.

Istanbul University

January 2023 - October 2025

Prof.

Antalya Bilim Üniversitesi

April 2019 - January 2023

Assoc. Prof.

İstanbul Şehir Üniversitesi

March 2016 - April 2019

Visiting Professor

Smith College

July 2016 - July 2017

Assoc. Prof.

Istanbul Medeniyet University

July 2013 - July 2015

Post-Doc Researcher

UT Dallas

February 2012 - January 2015

Asst. Prof.

American University of the Middle East

January 2013 - January 2014

Education

PhD. (Computer Engineering)

Yildiz Teknik Universitesi

July 2005 - July 2010

MA. (Science Technology and Society)

Istanbul Teknik Universitesi

July 2002 - July 2004

MSc. (Computer Science)

Yeditepe University

July 2000 - July 2003

BSc. (Computer Science)

Yeditepe University

July 1996 - July 2000

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Hatice Nizam-Özoğur, Sadi Evren Şeker (2026). Enhancing Software Development with Large Language Models: A Case Study of Kolay.ai . ELECTRICA.

Sadi Evren Seker, Aigerim Mansurova, Arailym Tleubayeva, Aliya Nugumanova, Adai Shomanov (2025). A Systematic Evaluation of Large Language Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation for the Task of Kazakh Question Answering . Information.

Sadi Evren Seker, Aigerim Mansurova, Arailym Tleubayeva, Aliya Nugumanova, Adai Shomanov (2025). A Systematic Evaluation of Large Language Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation for the Task of Kazakh Question Answering . Information.

Sadi Evren Seker, Ilker Met, Ayfer Erkoc, Mehmet Ali Erturk, Baha Ulug, Riccardo Ortale (2024). Product Recommendation System With Machine Learning Algorithms for SME Banking . International Journal of Intelligent Systems.

Sadi Evren Seker, Ilker Met, Ayfer Erkoc(2023). Performance, Efficiency, and Target Setting for Bank Branches: Time Series With Automated Machine Learning . IEEE Access. 11. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1000--1010. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ({IEEE})

Seker, Sadi Evren, Met, Ilker, Erkoc, Ayfer (2023). Performance, Efficiency, and Target Setting for Bank Branches: Time Series With Automated Machine Learning . IEEE Access.

(2019). Performance Comparison of Classification Algorithms for The Diagnosis of Mastitis Disease in Dairy Animals . 2019 7th International Symposium on Digital Forensics and Security (ISDFS).

Sadi Evren SEKER(2019). Performance prediction of roadheaders using ensemble machine learning techniques . Neural Computing and Applications. 31. (4). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1103--1116. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

(2019). Performance prediction of roadheaders using ensemble machine learning techniques . Neural Computing and Applications.

Seker, Sadi Evren, Ocak, Ibrahim (2019). Performance prediction of roadheaders using ensemble machine learning techniques . Neural Computing and Applications.

Seker, Sadi Evren, Ocak, Ibrahim, Rostami, Jamal (2018). Performance prediction of impact hammer using ensemble machine learning techniques . Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.

Sadi Evren SEKER(2016). Online anomaly detection for multi‐source VMware using a distributed streaming framework . Software: Practice and Experience. 46. (11). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1479--1497. Wiley

Sadi Evren SEKER(2016). Recurring and Novel Class Detection Using Class-Based Ensemble for Evolving Data Stream . IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering. 28. (10). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 2752--2764. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ({IEEE})

(2016). GISQAF: MapReduce guided spatial query processing and analytics system . Software: Practice and Experience.

Seker, Sadi Evren, Al-Naami, Khaled Mohammed, Khan, Latifur (2016). GISQAF: MapReduce guided spatial query processing and analytics system . Software: Practice and Experience.

Seker, Sadi Evren, Coban, Ayse, Yigit, Fatih, Kalkavan, Hakan, Kizil, Cevdet (2016). Macroeconomic facts for Telecom Industry in MINT Countries . 5TH ISTANBUL CONFERENCE OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE.

Seker, Sadi Evren (2016). Real Life Machine Learning Case on Mobile Advertisement A Set of Real-life Machine Learning Problems and Solutions for Mobile Advertisement . INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE & COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (CSCI).

Seker, Sadi Evren, Solaimani, Mohiuddin, Iftekhar, Mohammed, Khan, Latifur, Thuraisingham, Bhavani, Ingram, Joe (2016). Online anomaly detection for multi-source VMware using a distributed streaming framework . Software: Practice and Experience.

Seker, Sadi Evren, Al-Khateeb, Tahseen, Masud, Mohammad M., Al-Naami, Khaled M., Mustafa, Ahmad M., Khan, Latifur, Trabelsi, Zouheir, Aggarwal, Charu, Han, Jiawei (2016). Recurring and Novel Class Detection Using Class-Based Ensemble for Evolving Data Stream . IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering.

Cevdet KIZIL, Sadi Evren ŞEKER, Derya BOZAN(2015). The Impact Of Information Technologies And Computer Usage On The Student Success In Accounting Courses . Alphanumeric. 2. (2). Alphanumeric Journal

Sadi Evren Seker(2015). Computerized Argument Delphi Technique . IEEE Access. 3. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 368--380. Institute of Electrical {\&} Electronics Engineers ({IEEE})

Seker, Sadi Evren, Eryarsoy, Enes (2015). Generating Digital Reputation Index: A Case Study . World Conference on Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Şeker, S.E.(2015). Temporal logic extension for self-referring, nonexistence, multiple recurrence, and anterior past events . Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. 23. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 212-230.

Cihan MERT, Şadi Evren ŞEKER(2014). RSA ŞİFRELME SİSTEMİNE KARŞI YENİ BİR ÇARPANLARA AYIRMA SALDIRISI . FBEDERGI. 7. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 105. Erzincan Universitesi Fen Bilimleri Ensitusu Dergisi

Sadi Evren Seker, Mehmet Lütfi Arslan, Cevdet Kızıl(2014). Innovation Driven Emerging Technology from two Contrary Perspectives: A Case Study of Internet . emaj. 3. (3). University Library System, University of Pittsburgh

Seker, S.E., Unal, Y., Erdem, Z., Kocer, H.E.(2014). Ensembled correlation between liver analysis outputs . International Journal of Biology and Biomedical Engineering. 8. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1-5.

Sadi Evren Seker, Mehmet Emin Okur, Zuhal Akkas Dilbaz(2014). Human Resource Management Problems for Insurance Company Mergers: A Case Study . JOAMS. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 316--320. Engineering and Technology Publishing

Sadi Evren Seker, Bilal Cankir, Mehmet Emin Okur(2014). Strategic Competition of Internet Interfaces for XU30 Quoted Companies . IJCCE. 3. (6). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 464--468. {IACSIT} Press

(2014). Web Reputation Index for XU030 Quote Companies . Journal of Industrial and Intelligent Information.

Sadi Evren Seker(2014). Information and Communication Technology Reputation for XU030 Quote Companies . IJIMT. {IACSIT} Press

Sadi Evren Seker, Cihan Mert, Khaled Al-Naami, Nuri Ozalp, Ugur Ayan(2013). Correlation between the Economy News and Stock Market in Turkey . International Journal of Business Intelligence Research. 4. (4). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1--21. {IGI} Global

Ocak, I., Seker, S.E.(2013). Calculation of surface settlements caused by EPBM tunneling using artificial neural network, SVM, and Gaussian processes . Environmental Earth Sciences. 70. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1263-1276.

Seker, Sadi Evren, Ocak, Ibrahim(2013). Calculation of surface settlements caused by EPBM tunneling using artificial neural network, SVM, and Gaussian processes . Environmental Earth Sciences.

Seker, Sadi Evren, Ocak, Ibrahim(2012). Estimation of Elastic Modulus of Intact Rocks by Artificial Neural Network . Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 45. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1047-1054.

Seker, Sadi Evren, Pirim, Harun(2012). Ensemble Clustering for Biological Datasets .

Ocak, I., Seker, S.E.(2012). Estimation of elastic modulus of intact rocks by artificial neural network . Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 45. (6). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1047-1054.

CONFERENCE PAPER

Manas Yergesh, Altynbek Sharipbay, Evren S. Sadi, Banu Yergesh, Laura Orynbay, Kundyz Maxutova (2024). A System for Classifying Kazakh Language Documents: Morphological Analysis and Automatic Keyword Identification .

(2019). Low Power Design for DVFS Capable Software . 2019 IEEE 10th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON).

Seker, Sadi Evren, Manzak, Ali (2019). Low Power Design for DVFS Capable Software . IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON).

Delen, Dursun, Eryarsoy, Enes, Seker, Sadi E. (2017). Introduction to Data, Text, and Web Mining for Business Analytics Minitrack . Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences.

(2016). Real Life Machine Learning Case on Mobile Advertisement: A Set of Real-Life Machine Learning Problems and Solutions for Mobile Advertisement . 2016 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI).

Al Naami, K.M., Seker, S., Khan, L.(2014). GISQF: An efficient spatial query processing system . IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing, CLOUD. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 681-688.

Seker, Sadi Evren and Al-Naami, Khaled and Khan, Latifur(2013). Author attribution on streaming data . 497-503Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Seker, S.E., Al-Naami, K., Khan, L.(2013). Author attribution on streaming data . Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE 14th International Conference on Information Reuse and Integration, IEEE IRI 2013. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 497-503.

Seker, Sadi Evren and Mert, Cihan and Al-Naami, Khaled and Ayan, Ugur and Ozalp, Nuri(2013). Ensemble classification over stock market time series and economy news . 272-273Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Seker, S.E., Mert, C., Al-Naami, K., Ayan, U., Ozalp, N.(2013). Ensemble classification over stock market time series and economy news . IEEE ISI 2013 - 2013 IEEE International Conference on Intelligence and Security Informatics: Big Data, Emergent Threats, and Decision-Making in Security Informatics. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 272-273.

Seker, S.E., Diri, B.(2010). TimeML and Turkish temporal logic . Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, ICAI 2010. 2. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 881-887.

BOOK CHAPTER

Şadi Evren ŞEKER, Fatih Hüseyin BÖREKÇİ (2024). RESPONSIBLE AI: TRANSFORMING CLIMATE ACTION IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS .

PREPRINT

Sadi Evren SEKER (2024). Experiences and Challenges in AI-Driven Modular Software Development Using Large Language Models for Code Generation .

OTHER

Seker, Sadi Evren(2012). Performance Evaluation of a Regular Expression Crawler and Indexer. Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Internet Computing (ICOMP 2012). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 33-39.

Seker, Sadi Evren(2012). Turkish Query Engine on Library Ontology. Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Internet Knowledge Engineering (IKE 2012). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 26-33.

Seker, Sadi Evren(2012). Web Spider Performance and Data Structure Analysis. Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Semantic Web and Web Services (SWWS 2012). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 73-77.

Seker, Sadi Evren(2012). A Novel Temporal Visualization Framework for Relational Event Representation. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MODELING, SIMULATION & VISUALIZATION METHODS (MSV 2012). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 258-264.

Seker, Sadi Evren, Diri, Banu(2010). Event Ordering for Turkish Natural Language Texts. Proceedings of the 1st Computer Science Student Workshop. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 26-29.

Seker, Sadi Evren, Diri, Banu(2010). TimeML and Turkish Temporal Logic. IC-AI. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 881-887.

Seker, Sadi Evren, Ozcan, Ender, Karadeniz, Zeynep Ilknur(2004). Generating Java Class Skeleton Using a Natural Language Interface. NLUCS. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 126-134.