Emre Bozkurt

Level III Computer Science @ McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

About

I’m a Computer Science student building software across AI, full-stack web development, graphics, and real-time systems. I like working on projects that combine solid engineering with visible, useful results: AI-powered tools, backend services, interactive web apps, rendering engines, and game systems. I’m especially interested in the kind of software where performance, usability, and architecture all matter. My experience includes Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, C++, OpenGL, Docker, PostgreSQL, and cloud deployment. I’ve built projects ranging from AI workflow tools and data-driven web applications to custom graphics engines and multiplayer game systems. Although game development and graphics are a major interest of mine, I see them as part of a broader software engineering skillset: real-time systems, architecture, optimization, debugging, and building polished user experiences. I’m currently looking to grow in software engineering roles focused on AI applications, web platforms, backend systems, developer tools, or interactive technology.

Experience

  • McSCert ()
    • Research Assistant II
      May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Research Assistant I
      Sep 2025 - May 2026 · 9 mos

      Currently working on developing visualization tools for a newly developed process for detecting time synchronization faults in TSN networks. Focus on python and C++

  • McMaster Computer Science Society ()
    • Event Coordinator
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Brainstorming, managing, and setting up events for the McMaster Computer Science Society, including research fairs, welcome events, and sponsorship events, all of which with the intent to bring the Computer Science community closer together, and give them valuable opportunities to enhance their career growth, make friends, and have a better time studying in McMaster CS.

    • Year Representative
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      Interacting with peers, relaying concerns and areas of improvement to executives, and taking part in weekly meetings to discuss upcoming events and opportunities for future ones.

  • McMaster Algorithms Team Member at Battery Workforce Challenge
    Feb 2025 - Sep 2025 · 8 mos

    Joined the McMaster team of a 3-year competition initiated by the US Department of Energy. Researching and developing algorithms to manage the battery pack of the EV, including SOC estimation and thermal management system controls.

  • Student Research Assistant at McSCert
    May 2025 - Jul 2025 · 3 mos

    Developing tools in python to aid in our research in the Carla vehicle simulation engine. Brainstorming viable project and paper ideas for the team. Aiding in the preparation of reports to present to Stellantis.

  • Project Team Lead at CreationsByAala
    Feb 2025 - Apr 2025 · 3 mos

    Led a team of 5 developers, organizing and planning our workflow, ensuring efficiency throughout the development process. Developed a full stack web app, acting both as a landing page for CreationsByAala, but also a sophisticated ordering system for customers, and a product and order management system for the owner, Aala. Utilized PHP and SQL for backend, and AJAX for fetching necessary data dynamically from the MariaDB system as well as the server machine. The database stores products, their associated images, users (with secured and hashed passwords), and order history, all of which are manageable through a custom admin interface integrated into the web app for admin users.