CURRICULUM VITAE

MERTCAN COSKUN

+37062499131
mertcan.coskun1993@gmail.com
Filaretu gatve 12, 013110 Vilnius (Lithuania)
EDUCATION

2019-2021 World Quant University

Financial Engineering MSc
Main Subjects: Machine Learning and Computational Finance, Discrete-time
Stochastic Processes, Data Feeds
2017-2019 ISM University of Management and Economics
Financial Economics MA
Main subjects: Micro-Macro Economics, Portfolio Management, Econometrics, Risk
Management, Quantitive Analysis
Thesis: Building an Algorithmic Trading Model Based On Momentum Effect

2012 – 2016 Marmara University

Industrial Engineering BSc
Main subjects: Production and Operations Research, Accounting and Finance,
Management Information Systems

WORK EXPERIENCE

2018.10–Now Parliamentary Forum for Democracy

Head of Operations
Responsibilities:

• Laying the foundation of a new social startup ecosystem where investors, experts and
NGOs are involved by carrying day to day operations .
• Create and document the business model of the ecosystem.
• Established a relationship with important partners like Startup Canada and the
Lithuanian Parliament.
• Visualized data about the startup profile of the Baltics regarding startup numbers, sizes,
growth etc. using Python.

2018.02– 2018.10 Debitum Network

Market Analyst
Responsibilities:
• Experience gained about Fintech and blockchain technologies Helped deploy the business
model in Lithuania.
• Set up partnerships in Central and Eastern Europe in Fintech sector.
• Find data to publish articles, presentations and investor relations.
• Brainstorm and come up with ideas for innovate financial products -Develop a sandbox
for Central Bank of Lithuania.

2016.08– 2017.07 AKPEN Metal Ltd

Sales Specialist
Responsibilities:
 • Field sales as well as the marketing strategies.
• Gained experience in International Sales Strategies.
• Learned about the dynamics of the steel industry.
• Strategically enhanced business volume, profitability and revenue for the company by
successful costumer relations.

2015.05 – 2016.07 Pronova Consulting

Project Finance Planner

Responsibilities:
• Set together R&D Finance Plans with the team, proposed product development directions
and ways for improvement based on research outcomes to ensure cash flows meet
company’s plans.
• Established and developed business relationships and cooperation within R&D.
department and with other departments in the company for setting research objectives
and getting timely support required to achieve goals.
• Participated in the research of financial planning and periodic costs to ensure budget
execution according to the established limits.

TRAININGS / PROJECTS

Phobox, Phobia Treatment Using Virtual Reality Technologies, Pronova Consulting

LBChain Sandbox, Debitum Network

SKILLS
Languages
Turkish – Native
English – Proficient user (IELTS Score 7.0)
German – Intermediate (B1 Certificate from American Culture Center)
Lithuanian - Beginner

Computer literacy
Advanced knowledge of Python (deep learning, data handling, MongoDB)
Intermediate knowledge of SQL
Beginner knowledge of RStudio and Java
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Driving licence
B category since 2016

Strengths
Analytical Thinking, Innovative, Hardworking, Adaptability, Ability to work with different cultures