Work with experts from Boston University

Organize focus group to evaluate content of WGBH programming for children; data analysis of research and focus group data; write report and present report to WGBH management.

U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare

Statistical Lead and project consultant / October, 1975 — March, 1976

Consult on project organization and requirements for study on hiring practices at HEW. Conduct statistical analyses on obtained data. Report to government client contacts on results.

Harvard Medical School organizations

Statistical and research consuiltant / October, 1974 — August, 1975

Consultant and statistical analyst to several community organizations on health care delivery.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Consultant and statistical lead analyst / March, 1975 — August, 1976

Research and report progress in minority hiring at CPB

Brandeis University

Computer consultant / September, 1980 — April, 1984

Boston University

Instructor, Department Of Manufacturing Engineering / September, 1984 — June, 1987

INSTRUCTOR, DEPARTMENT OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Programmer/Analyst / September, 1984 — June, 1987

Designed, developed, maintained production computer graphics systems. Software acquisitions and did all ports. Graphics research; user interface research ; object-oriented graphics; Ingres, LISP graphics systems.

Harvard Medical School

Research Associate / January, 1980 — December, 1988

Designed and conducted experimental research in psychology. Conducted all statistical analyses; designed hardware and software for computer-driven experiments. Proposal development for additional research funding.

American Institutes for Research

Research and statistical analyst / August, 1978 — August, 1980

Research and statistical analyst

EEG Systems Laboratory

Senior Scientific Programmer / October, 1988 — March, 1990

Applications Software Supervisor and Project Leader. Developed and upgraded scientific software for digital signal processing, statistical and mathematical analysis, database management, graphics, realtime data acquisition. Prepared software for porting and commercial scientific software package. UNIX systems programming.

SAM Technology

Principal Software Engineer / 1988 — 1990

Prescience Corporation

Senior Software Engineer / 1991 — 1992

Ported Macintosh software from MacToolbox to UNIX, X-Windows and Motif. Developed software for Silicon Graphic machines. Responsible for system administration, system software, network, maintenance, NFS/NIS and workstation management.

Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, dot.coms, McKesson

Consultant / 1992 — 2001

Software development, UI design and programming, database design, web application design and programming, interactive data analysis applications, predictive computer system diagnostics, and a lot of other stuff that clients might have needed.

Stanford University

Academic Technology Consultant / 2003 — 2005

In consultation with faculty members, designed and completed technology-based projects to support research and teaching. Designed and executed personal, departmental, and research institute web sites and web applications. Designed logos, brochures, and posters. Prepared prepress illustration and photographic content for academic publication. Designed and implemented departmental systems and procedures to control printing and computer cluster costs. Maintained and troubleshot departmental cluster computers. Published web-based newspaper for graduate journalism program. Designed online alumni registration and contact system. Designed 3D system to simulate multi- ethnic faces for use in accent and prejudice study. Provided general software and hardware purchase advice to department and faculty members. Provided general software and hardware use assistance to faculty, students, and staff.

VMware, Inc.

Architect / Developer / Program Manager / January, 2007 — October, 2010

Designed and programmed TopTrack, the system of record for logistical tracking of all high value server, desktop, laptop, storage array, and network equipment for the company, worldwide.

Independent projects

Principal Investigator / March, 2012 — Present

Research in psychological and social changes and consequences of participation in various forms of meditation and esoteric practices, including yoga, Qi Qong, Tai Chi and martial arts, shamanism, Buddhism, other practices. Also the behavioral medicine specific practices and health consequences and benefits. Coordinate and compare findings with other researchers and projects.

Open source projects

Programmer / 2019 — Present

Test, update, and revise Python code and Jupyter notebooks to conform to current distributions of Python and/ or related packages. Focus on data analysis and visualization.

Research Expertise

Meditation, behavioral health, sociology, psychology, community health, diversity, climate change, social responsibility

About

In the academic area I have done mathematical modeling (cultural diffusion and human visual systems) as an undergraduate. As a graduate student I worked as a consultant to the US government, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, WGBH radio and television in Boston, a large project at the Harvard School of Education on children and television, and with a number of community organizations associated with the Harvard Medical School on projects related to community health. On these above projects I was the lead statistical analyst and also assisted in designing the research protocols. I am familiar with and competent using the latest data management, statistical analysis, and visualization software in the python programming language, as well as the Jupyter Notebook offshoot that is usable by non-programmers and suitable for publication quality output. After finishing my Ph.D. I was a principal investigator, along with my colleague, at the Harvard Medical school. I was the statistical analyst and hardware/software specialist for designing our experimental and testing protocols for our research into meditation. I still am actively involved in research into meditation and related systems and the effects on practitioners and their communities. I also am involved in the applications of esoteric systems to behavioral health. In the corporate world I have worked with startups, established companies, non- profits, dot-coms, and private scientific groups. I have been a software engineer, designer, and developer either as a contractor or an employee, depending on the circumstances of the project. Details are available in my resume/CV.

See Full Profile

GULSUN AKDEMIR EVRENDILEK

An experiences food scientist, industry consultant with process and produxt development, food safety quality assurance and complince with fod regulations

Experience

Boston University

Researcher / August, 2023 — Present

biosensor technologies, determination of single polymorphism and bacteria

professor / September, 2007 — September, 2023

R&D projects: Spearheaded pioneering research programs & product development initiatives; secured national & international funding, ensuring successful outcomes Lecturer: taught at (under)graduate levels Patenting & analytical development: conceptualized and implemented sophisticated methodologies including instrumental, chemical, textural, rheological, microbiological & sensory analyses Project management: secured national & international projects; facilitated collaboration & excellence while supervising a diverse staff of more than 30 professionals, including scientists, chemists, biologists, engineers & marketing specialists Quality assurance & continuous improvement: led comprehensive quality assurance & troubleshooting programs for prestigious partners

Ardahan Chamber of Commerce, Turkiye

consultant / June, 2018 — June, 2022

Product development: envisioned and created halva- and cheese-like, protein-rich emulsion products made from Kashar cheese. Strategic counseling: facilitated critical decision-making across the product commercialization life cycle, including filing for patent applications Client collaboration: understanding their specific food safety and quality challenges, offering strategic recommendations and solutions to enhance their practices Team leadership: oversaw a diverse team of over 50 professionals, including food scientists, engineers, packaging experts, and marketing personnel Process improvement and revenue growth: process enhancements and product development strategies resulting in a 25% reduction in whey waste and a 7.0% increase in sales volume

consultant / June, 2020 — June, 2023

Product development: soft-gel capsules as a protein supplement sourced from eggshell membrane Strategic counseling: go-to-market collateral to facilitate the successful launch of the developed soft-gel capsules, including filing for patent applications Team leadership: oversaw a cohesive team comprising 22 professionals, including food scientists, engineers, packaging specialists, and marketing experts Process improvement and revenue growth: implemented strategies resulting in a 4% reduction in eggshell waste volume, contributing to improved efficiency and revenue growth

Adargo Foods

R&D Scientist, consultant / May, 2018 — June, 2022

Process development: developed UV and pulsed electric fields technologies for processing nuts Team leadership: oversaw a multidisciplinary team of 19 professionals, including food scientists, chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineers, as well as packaging and marketing experts, fostering collaboration and driving project success Process improvement and revenue growth: achieved a significant reduction of product loss by 27%, resulting in a 19% increase in sales volume in the domestic market and a 22% increase in the European market

R&D Scientist consultant / February, 2018 — December, 2021

Product development: novel processing technologies for the traditional hardaliye drink, enhancing its quality and efficiency in production Food quality and safety: conducted comprehensive physicochemical, instrumental, textural, rheological, microbiological, and sensory analyses, along with shelf-life studies, ensuring adherence to stringent quality and safety standards Team leadership: supervised a diverse team of 23 professionals, including food scientists, engineers, and packaging and marketing specialists, fostering collaboration and achieving project goals Process improvement and revenue growth: implemented improvements resulting in a 6-month extension of the product's shelf-life, while also increasing production volume by 11%, driving revenue growth and market competitiveness

Arcelik Cooking Appliences

Consultant / May, 2016 — December, 2020

Product development: designed and integrated hygienic and innovative UV-LED, electrodialysis, and pulsed radiation technologies into dishwashers, resulting in significant reductions in water and energy consumption Team leadership: oversaw a multidisciplinary team of 15 professionals, including food scientists, chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineers, as well as marketing specialists, ensuring seamless collaboration and project success Process improvement and revenue growth: implemented strategies led to a notable 1.02% increase in sales volume, driving revenue growth and market expansion for the organization

Pınar A:S

Consultant / May, 2016 — December, 2018

Product development: implemented a pilot-scale US processing unit tailored for milk, ketchup, and juices Food quality and safety: conducted comprehensive physicochemical, instrumental, textural, rheological, microbiological, and sensory analyses, along with shelf-life studies Team leadership: led a cross-functional team of 10 experts, including food scientists, chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineers, as well as packaging and marketing professionals, fostering collaboration and achieving project objectives Staff training and safety: ensured that quality team members received adequate training and adhered to departmental performance standards. Production specifications to Process improvement and revenue growth: implemented process enhancements resulting in a 7-9 month increase in product shelf life, a 23% reduction in process costs, a 14.5% decrease in process time, and a notable 6.9% increase in production volume, driving revenue growth and operational efficiency