Engineer · Leader · Innovator

Fatos
Mekik

Business Development Lead & MS Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University. Bridging the worlds of technology, business, and innovation.

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3.84
GPA at Rutgers
8+
Roles & Projects
776
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About Me

Where Engineering Meets Business

"I came to the United States alone, without family or friends. I kept going. I kept myself motivated."

As a Business Development Lead at Bon Intelligence, I focus on leveraging digital strategy and team leadership to drive growth and innovation.

My journey spans continents — from maintaining aircraft at Southwind Airlines in Turkey, to leading terminal operations at FRAPORT TAV Antalya Airport, to conducting cutting-edge lithium-ion battery research at Rutgers University.

I completed my Master's in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in just 1.5 years with a perfect 4.0 GPA — while working as both a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant. Now I'm adding an MBA to the mix.

Career

My Experience

Nov 2025 — Present
Business Development Lead
Bon Intelligence · United States
Driving growth through digital strategy and team leadership. Managing projects and business development initiatives to fuel innovation.
Dec 2024 — Present
Teaching Assistant
Rutgers University School of Engineering
Fostering academic growth in engineering students through hands-on teaching and mentorship.
Aug 2024 — Aug 2025
Research Assistant
Rutgers University · New Brunswick, NJ
Conducted thermal characterization of Lithium-ion batteries using the 3-Omega method, analyzing thermal properties to enhance battery performance.
Jan 2023 — Feb 2023
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Southwind Airlines · Antalya, Türkiye
Prepared and assisted with maintenance tasks, monitored maintenance planning, and played a key role in MCC operations.
Jul 2022 — Jan 2023
Operations Officer
FRAPORT TAV Antalya Airport · Antalya, Türkiye
Maintained terminal operations and ensured seamless airport management across all departments.
Expertise

Skills & Capabilities

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Project Management
Leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects on time and within scope.
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Business Development
Identifying growth opportunities and building strategic partnerships to drive revenue.
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Engineering Research
Advanced research in aerospace systems and lithium-ion battery thermal characterization.
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Aviation & Operations
Aircraft maintenance engineering and airport terminal operations management.
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Team Leadership
Led teams of twelve+ officers, mentored students, and managed high-pressure operations.
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Multilingual
Native Turkish speaker with full professional proficiency in English.
Education

Academic Background

MS — Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Jan 2025 – Dec 2027 · GPA: 3.84
MBA — Master of Business Administration
Rutgers University
Sep 2025 – 2028 · MS in Engineering + MBA
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Whether it's a collaboration, opportunity, or just a conversation — I'd love to hear from you.

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