Yakup Büyükkaya

BSc. EEE at Karabuk University

Ankara, Türkiye

About

A proactive engineering candidate capable of organizing swiftly in crisis situations and acting with a solution-oriented mindset. Led projects supporting Türkiye’s National Technology Initiative through the student club founded and formerly presided over. T3 Foundation Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Initiative Scholar for the past two years. Collaborated with leading companies in the sector, primarily the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and its affiliated institutions, strengthening competencies in needs analysis, stakeholder coordination, and results-driven execution. Achieved finalist status in the Teknofest 2024 Analog Chip Design Competition, with project work featured in national media. Graduate of the Siber Vatan and Google Game and Application Academy programs. Undertaking voluntary roles within the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye and various NGOs, while continuing to enhance adaptability and communication skills through Erasmus+ experiences.

Experience

  • EHSİM Elektronik Harp Sistemleri (Ankara, Türkiye · On-site)
    • RF R&D Design Intern (Workplace Training)
      Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 · 4 mos

      - Design of a 6-layer Signal Generator Board - Low-Pass Filter design, manufacturing, and test/verification activities - Band-Pass and Reflectionless Band-Pass Filter design - Use of signal & spectrum analyzers and vector network analyzers

    • RF Design R&D Intern (Summer Internship)
      Aug 2025 - Sep 2025 · 2 mos

      - Development of module test software for RF-based systems - Performance testing and characterization of RF components and modules using spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and related measurement instruments

  • Girişimci Mühendisler Kulübü (Karabük, Türkiye)
    • Chairman of the Board
      May 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

      - Organizing Spotify Podcast Programs for the First Time in Karabük (Girişimci Mühendisler Podcast, 7 episodes) - Organizing 4 Different Theoretical/Practical Training Programs (CATIA, Altium, CST, PLC) for the First Time in Karabük - Organization of Technical Trips (TUSAŞ, EHSİM, ALP Aviation, ULAK Communication) - Online Engineering Sessions (NASA, BAE Systems, AMD, EHSİM, Aspilsan, Turkish Naval Forces, Kariyer.net) - Interview with Murat ÖZPALA, Chief Test Pilot of HÜRKUŞ Aircraft, on Young Hürkuş Youth - Publishing Current News on Our Defense Industry - Organization of a Chip Design Conference with Deneyap Students - Sports Competition, Book Discussion, and Various Raffles

    • Founder
      May 2024 - May 2024 · 1 mo

      Our club's official activities began in May 2024.

  • RF Design Research Student | Microwave and Antenna Laboratory at Karabuk University
    Feb 2025 - May 2025 · 4 mos

    - Impedance matching and RF design processes were carried out within an RF-based project. - Matching analyses and design studies were conducted for narrow-band applications.

  • RF Design R&D Intern (Summer Internship) at TRAnten Elektronik A.Ş.
    Jul 2024 - Jul 2024 · 1 mo

    - Design of a 2.4 GHz 2×1 array microstrip patch antenna - Design and analysis of a diplexer - 1 V DC offset circuit design using Altium Designer and LTspice - Antenna matching process and use of a vector network analyzer

  • Republic of Turkey Ministry of Youth and Sports (Karabük, Türkiye · On-site)
    • Administrative Assistant - 2nd Period
      Feb 2024 - May 2024 · 4 mos

      - Planning and execution of event organization processes at a 3,000-resident male student dormitory - Providing support to the dormitory management in administrative affairs

    • Administrative Assistant - 1st Period
      Oct 2023 - Feb 2024 · 5 mos