Onurcan Büyükkalkan

Onurcan Büyükkalkan works at Deutsche Bank in Berlin and recently completed an MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy at the University of Chicago as a Fulbright Scholar, where he also served as a research assistant in machine learning. He holds a BA in Political Science with a minor in Software Development from Bilkent University. His work sits at the intersection of technology, finance, and public policy, with a particular interest in complex institutions, economic development, and improving public governance. Before moving to Berlin, he gained experience at the Turkish Presidency’s Finance Office and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance. His academic and professional experiences span Türkiye, Germany, and the United States, and are complemented by a lifelong curiosity for architecture, historical collections, and the built environment.