CV
Hızır Gökhan Uyduran
SUMMARY
Computational designer specializing in creating optimization tools and automated workflows. Experienced in developing solutions that transform complex design challenges into streamlined processes - from construction material optimization at NJ Optimal to custom stair design algorithms at Konu Merdiven that reduced feedback cycles from days to minutes.
My approach combines Building Science knowledge with Grasshopper expertise to create data-driven solutions. I thrive on identifying patterns, eliminating workflow friction, and building systems that prevent problems rather than just solving them. Driven by the belief that good design should be backed by solid reasoning - whether optimizing daylight performance or structural efficiency - not just aesthetics.
EDUCATION
- Yıldız Technical University — M.Sc - Building Science
- 2018–2021
- Yaşar University — B.Sc - Architecture
- 2018–2021
Yetkinlikler
- CAD and BIM Rhino, Grasshopper, VisualARQ, ArchiCAD
- Energy and Daylight Modeling Rhino, Grasshopper, VisualARQ, ArchiCAD
EXPERIENCE
- Konu Merdiven — COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER
- 2022–Present
- Create an algorithm to design custom stairs.
- Enabled instant customer feedback on design decisions, eliminating days of delay for quotes
- Built a workflow system allowing stair designers to focus on design rather than repetitive modeling tasks
- Optimized production by automating part creation and direct CNC export via Grasshopper, reducing manual effort
- Set up and customize a project management platform with automations for team task tracking and coordination and visualized it with PowerBI
- NJ Optimal — COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER
- 2020–2023
- Work as the lead computational designer
- Support engineering team by creating custom algorithms and scripts
- Created tools ranging from truss generators to brick block laying algorithm lowering modelling time to days
- Created a Q&A algorithm to check and fix rhino blocks on big scaled facade projects
- Responsible of Turkish branch's adminstrational management
- Alkazar — ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ANALYST
- 2019-2020
- Set up and run solar radiation studies, sunlight analysis and outdoor thermal comfort via Ladybug.
- Set up and run shoe box and full-building simulations to quantify daylight, glare, energy loads via Honeybee.
- Visualize the results in reports, graphs and 3D models.
- Collaborate with colleagues to provide innovative sustainability and energy efficiency solutions.
- Yıldız Technical University — GRADUATE TEACHING & RESEARCH
- 2019-2020
- Taught daylight modelling software and parametric modelling.
- Prepared class notes and manuals for taught software.
- Optimization of parameters of light shelves by genetic algorithm.
- Fully movable light shelf is modelled in grasshopper and simulated in radiance and energyplus.
- Arctic Fox — Co-Founder
- 2017-2018
- Co-founded a start-up to create a software to find optimal insulation material.
- Designed work-flow of the software.
- Researched building standards.
- Part of the coding team and wrote main functions.
Diller
- Türkçe (Ana dil)
- İngilizce (İleri)