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Revelator Corp. Institution

Revelator

Tolga Karataş

Manufacturing Engineer

Armor Steel Specialist

Welding Engineering · Materials Science · Advanced Manufacturing

Professional Profile

Summary

Mechanical Engineering student at Çankaya University, focused on welding engineering through the International Welding Engineer pathway and on advanced manufacturing. Primary interests include armor steels, welding metallurgy, and defense production systems.

Currently pursuing the IWE certification pathway—a globally recognized credential governed by the International Institute of Welding.

Education

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

Çankaya University · Ankara, Turkey

2023–Present

Relevant coursework: Welding Technology, NDT, Finite Element Analysis, Heat Treatment, and Manufacturing Processes.

Technical Skills

CAD & Design

  • SolidWorks
  • CATIA
  • Siemens NX
  • Fusion 360

Analysis

  • ANSYS
  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • FEA

Manufacturing & Welding

  • MIG / MAG
  • HAZ Analysis
  • CNC
  • NDT
  • Metal Fabrication
  • GD&T

Languages

  • Turkish · Native
  • English · Fluent
  • French · Beginner

Experience

Undergraduate Researcher

Çankaya University · TÜBİTAK 2209-A

2026–Present

Investigating heat-input effects and micro-crack formation in MIG/MAG welded high-hardness armor steels, with emphasis on HAZ behavior and material integrity.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

FNSS Defence Systems

Aug–Sep 2025

Observed welding, metal fabrication, and assembly workflows in a defense manufacturing environment. Worked with technical drawings, material preparation, fit-up, quality checkpoints, CNC machining, and armored-vehicle fabrication processes.

Projects

Micro-Crack Analysis in MIG/MAG Welded Armor Steels

TÜBİTAK 2209-A · Undergraduate Research

Ongoing

Analyzing welding parameters and their influence on heat-affected zone behavior, micro-crack formation, and material integrity.

Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine

Race2Space · 2025–2026

Ongoing

Contributing to the design and manufacturing of a student-developed liquid rocket engine with regenerative cooling, including material selection, fabrication methods, and system integration.

Certifications

  • Georgia Tech

    Material Behavior · Material Processing · Engineering Systems

  • Stanford

    Machine Learning · Mathematical Thinking

  • IBM

    Machine Learning with Python

  • Autodesk

    Fusion 360 for Mechanical Design

  • U of Michigan

    Introduction to Thermodynamics

  • Vanderbilt

    Programming with MATLAB

  • ISAE-SUPAERO

    Fundamentals of Flight Mechanics