ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
& DATA SCIENCE
Buse Bircan
Senior AI & Systems Engineer
About
Senior AI & Systems Engineer and data scientist with 5+ years' experience building AI-powered products and automating data pipelines in the energy sector. I design and deploy end-to-end ML solutions — including Generative AI applications — to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and customer experience. Proven track record in translating business needs into scalable AI systems using LLMs, cloud services, and data engineering workflows.
Experience
Senior AI & Systems Engineer
ThermaFY GroupRemote
- •Designed and launched Thermy, an AI home energy advisor, improving customer engagement and automating customer support and insights delivery.
- •Currently launching ThermaFY Home Energy Planner – an AI-driven web app to streamline home energy assessments.
- •Automated surveyor allocation end-to-end: from finding the nearest available surveyor in the database to automating the assignment communications.
Data Scientist
ThermaFY GroupRemote
- •Built and deployed Gradient Boosting ML model to predict EPC ratings with 97% accuracy.
- •Developed scalable ETL pipelines integrating Shopify, Monday.com, and UK government open EPC data.
- •Collaborated cross-functionally to enhance B2B reporting systems and automated analytics.
Data Analyst
ThermaFY GroupRemote
- •Developed personalized home recommendation engine; improved quality and reduced manual effort.
- •Led geospatial clustering analysis that informed regional operations realignment.
- •Created GIS scheduling tool improving resource optimization and surveyor efficiency.
Material Requirement Planner
Philip Morris International- •Managed stock and supplier coordination for 5+ markets using SAP and Excel VBA.
- •Analyzed demand forecasts and led planning efforts for demand-driven production changes. Managed inventory planning for multiple markets using SAP and Excel VBA.
- •Currently launching ThermaFY Home Energy Planner – an AI-driven web app to streamline home energy assessments.
- •Automated surveyor allocation end-to-end: from finding the nearest available surveyor in the database to automating the assignment communications.
Technical Skills
AI & Machine Learning
Programming & Data
Cloud & Tools
Business Tools
Soft Skills
Education
BSc, Industrial Engineering
2014 - 2018
Full Scholarship | Distinction (92%) | GPA: 3.65
BA, International Trade & Finance
2015 - 2018
Full Scholarship | Double Major | GPA: 4.00
Projects
ThermaFY Home Energy Planner
AI-powered Web App designed to streamline home energy assessments and provide actionable insights for homeowners.
View ProjectThermy, AI Energy Advisor
Embedded GenAI (RAG) App that serves as an intelligent assistant for energy-related queries and support.
View ProjectDunder Mifflin Energy
End-to-End Web App demonstrating full-stack capabilities in energy management systems.
View ProjectDunder Mifflin Paper Inc
Analytics Project focusing on business intelligence and data visualization for operational metrics.
View ProjectClimate Co-Benefits Dashboard
Interactive dashboard visualizing the environmental impact and co-benefits of energy efficiency measures.
View ProjectGitHub Projects
Collection of data science projects demonstrating expertise in modeling, analysis, and coding.
View Project