Ilge Akkaya has an impressive background in electrical engineering, with a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from Bilkent University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from the University Of California, Berkeley. She has worked in various organizations, including OpenAI, Periscope Data Inc., Twitter, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and Bilkent IEEE Computer Society, in roles ranging from full-stack software engineer to member of technical staff. Ilge's professional interests include research, software engineering and technology. Her educational background and work experiences have given her a broad range of technical expertise, making her an incredibly valuable addition to any team.