Oktay Olmez

Oktay Olmez is an accomplished researcher and educator with significant experience in data science and mathematical applications. Currently serving as a Staff Research Scientist at Afiniti since April 2021, Oktay has previously held roles including Lead Research Scientist and Senior Data Scientist at the same company. At ANKARA University, Oktay was the Deputy Manager at the Smart Systems and Technologies Research Center (ASTAM) from January 2018 to April 2021 and an Associate Professor from April 2015 to April 2021. Oktay also contributed as a Visiting Professor at Aalto University in June 2017 and as a Visiting Scholar at Iowa State University in 2014. Earlier experience includes a research role at Iowa State University and positions as a researcher and teaching assistant from 2009 to 2012. Oktay holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Iowa State University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Ankara University.