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Bio: Ferhat Can Ataman is an exceptional AI researcher and Research Scientist at Meta — a true testament to what determination, academic excellence, and strategic thinking can achieve. After earning his bachelor's and master's degrees at one of Turkey's most prestigious engineering schools, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ataman completed his PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Arizona State University. What makes his journey truly remarkable is that during his doctoral studies, he secured internships at not one, but three of the world's most coveted tech companies: Intel, NVIDIA, and Meta — an achievement that most engineers only dream of. In January 2026, he joined Meta full-time as a Research Scientist, where he conducts cutting-edge research on large language models and content originality classification — work that impacts billions of users worldwide. From Aselsan in Ankara to the heart of Silicon Valley, Ferhat Can Ataman's story is a powerful reminder that geography is never a barrier for those who are truly driven. - Watch our other broadcasts: https://lnkd.in/d_u-uJKa Watch Career Talks clips: https://lnkd.in/divHqdqy To get Career Talks reminders: https://lnkd.in/dfGRudDP Follow us on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/duDFBnGM About As Crossing Paths, our goal is to inspire young people from Turkey and support their career development by organizing projects and events in the areas of education and social responsibility. We aim to reduce inequality of opportunity in education through the projects we organize. We believe we can achieve this best by crossing different worlds and lifestyles. As the Crossing Paths family, we always celebrate diversity. Follow us on social media : https://lnkd.in/dxkYeDY2 Help promote equality in education: https://lnkd.in/dhiSrQtc

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