Kemal Pakatci
Principal Machine Learning Engineer @Palo Alto Networks
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Machine Learning Engineer @Palo Alto Networks
Although my official title at the company is “Principal” it maps to “Staff” level in the industryContributing to development of product features and backend services, including AI-assisted workflows and evaluation pipelines.
EDUCATION
Sabanci University
M.S., Electronics Engineering, Bioinformatics
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D Candidate and M.S. degree, Computer Science
Sabanci University
B.S., Computer Science and Engineering, Minor in Math
SKILLS
ABOUT KEMAL PAKATCI
Principal Software Engineer with over a decade of experience building reliable software systems and practical product solutions across multiple areas of the tech stack.I focus on designing and delivering maintainable and scalable applications, with experience integrating AI features where they provide real value. My work has included backend services, data processing pipelines, and production AI systems.Previously led high-impact projects at Pure Storage, including reducing processing times by 10x and developing AI-powered tools such as chat assistants and recommendation systems. Technical experience includes development in Java and Python and working with cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP. I have worked across backend services, data processing, and machine learning components, which allows me to approach problems from a practical systems perspective.I enjoy building reliable software and collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver useful and maintainable features. I also have experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting team projects.Co-inventor of two company-sponsored U.S. patents.My background includes PhD-level education in Computer Science, which provides a strong analytical foundation for solving technical problems.
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