Mehmethan Erduran
Research Assistant & Data Analyst & M&E Specialist & System Designer

Mehmethan Erduran

Analytically minded Research Assistant, Data Analyst and M&E Specialist with a proven track record of extracting actionable insights from complex datasets. Skilled in Python, R Statistical Analysis, SQL, Power BI, data visualisation, and programme evaluation to drive evidence-based decision making. Monitored many humanitarian projects.

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Technical Skills

Python R Language SQL / MySQL Microsoft Power BI SPSS Kobo Toolbox

Domain Skills

Dashboard & Database Design Data Analysis & Visualisation Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E / MEAL) Project Preparation and Reporting

Languages

Turkish – Native English – Advanced

Experience

Research Assistant – Management Information Systems

Izmir Democracy University • İzmir, Türkiye

May 2025 – Present
  • Supporting research activities in Management Information Systems.
  • Contributing to data-driven academic and institutional projects.

Freelance System Designer

Ixora Cosmetics • Remote

Mar 2024 – May 2025
  • Designed a MySQL-based database and cleaned 15 years of historical records.
  • Built a system for distributors to manage customers, inventory, real-time sales, returns, and orders.
  • Developed an Azure-based management panel and automated data flows with sales apps.
  • Created a data strategy compliant with KVKK (Turkish GDPR).

Third-Party Monitoring Specialist

International Advisory Products and Systems (i-APS) • Remote

Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
  • Prepared monitoring reports with corrective action recommendations.
  • Coordinated with project stakeholders and Turkish partners.
  • Analysed large datasets with MySQL.
  • Developed multi-sectoral monitoring tools for Northwestern Syria.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Support to Life (Hayata Destek Derneği) • Mersin, Türkiye

Sep 2019 – Dec 2022
  • Focal reporting officer for an ECHO protection project.
  • Designed and implemented M&E frameworks.
  • Produced analytic reports to inform programme improvements.
  • Led surveys, needs assessments and focus group discussions.

Teaching Assistant

Bilkent University • Ankara, Türkiye

Jan 2016 – Jan 2019
  • Trained students on Microsoft Office programmes.
  • Mentored new students.
  • Redesigned course structure to improve effectiveness.

Education

MSc in Management Information Systems

Izmir Democracy University

İzmir, Türkiye

2025 – Present

GPA: 4.0

MSc in Management Information Systems

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

Ankara, Türkiye

2024 – 2025

GPA: 4.0

BA in Political Science and Public Administration

Bilkent University

Ankara, Türkiye

Jan 2019

Comprehensive Scholarship, GPA: 3.67, Magna Cum Laude

Minor in Economics

Bilkent University

Ankara, Türkiye

Jan 2019

Erasmus Student

Leiden University

Leiden, The Netherlands

Jan 2018

Projects

Academic Projects

Software Projects

akdenizsup.com.tr

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fizyoterapisthazaloguz.com.tr

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newbermimarlik.com

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ikizlerkurutemizleme.com

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bookandbeyond.com.tr

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core.ixora.com.tr

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Publications

Book Chapter (in progress)

Ethical and Legal Implications of AI-Driven MIS Solutions

Focuses on governance, data protection, and accountability in AI-supported MIS.