# Kai Ortadeveci

> Cognitive Science @ UC Berkeley | Neuroscience Researcher (Neurotech & USC) | Biologically Inspired AI

Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kaiortadeveci

## Work Experience
### Engineer @ Neurotech@Berkeley
Jan 2026 – Present
Working on biologically realistic spiking neural networks using microelectrode array (MEA) data. Focusing on STDP and dopamine-modulated plasticity to study stable, interpretable learning dynamics in neural systems. Exploring closed-loop interfaces between neural activity and control tasks.

### Research Assistant @ University of Southern California
Jan 2025 – Present
- Conducting research on visual processing and receptive fields in the brain (V1, V2, and V4)
- Implementing machine learning algorithms in MATLAB to analyze neural activity and simulate visual perception

### Vice President & Consultant @ El Camino Chapter @ Berkeley Core Consulting Group
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Los Angeles, California, United States
As Vice President of the Core Consulting Group Chapter at El Camino, I lead the creation and management of consulting projects with real companies, providing hands-on experience for our members. I handle communications with the USC and Berkeley chapters to facilitate resources and project opportunities for our chapter, while also overseeing club operations.

### Consumer Insights & Market Analysis Extern @ Beats by Dre
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
- Researched and analyzed Gen Z consumer sentiment towards the Beats by Dre brand, conducting surveys and interviews to gather valuable data
- Conducted competitive analysis comparing Beats’ brand positioning and communication strategies with competitors, offering insights into differentiation and opportunities
- Performed a brand and communication sentiment analysis to determine the effectiveness of marketing campaigns across different platforms
- Collaborated with the Beats Consumer Insights team, providing strategic recommendations on how Beats can better connect with Gen Z consumers, presenting findings in a compelling, data-driven presentation

### Technology Partner Intern @ Snowflake
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Mateo, California, United States
- Built and implemented a visualization dashboard for partner project tracking, enhancing data transparency and stakeholder decision-making.
- Reduced SQL query times by over 60%, achieving significant storage savings and enabling data analysis on more cost-efficient infrastructure.
- Analyzed usage patterns of data-sharing features, identifying key growth opportunities and strategizing on customer conversion pathways.
- Collaborated in an intensive sales enablement bootcamp, simulating data transition projects that enhanced my collaborative and technical prowess.
- Shadowed tech teams, absorbing critical insights on sales engineering, partner ecosystem, and solution development in the data cloud space.
- Executed deep dives into industry research, refining my understanding of cloud data platforms and contributing to strategic business initiatives.


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Cognitive Science
University of California, Berkeley

### A.S. Mathematics | A.A. Economics
El Camino College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kaiortadeveci

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Last updated: 2026-04-10