President & CTO
Utku BUYUKSAHIN is an extraordinary scientist and a decorated engineer who owns B.S. M.Sc. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and B.S. in business administration. Dr. Buyuksahin is the founder and CEO of HTMSS LTD and the president and CTO of SENSOBRIGHT INDUSTRIES LLC. Dr. Buyuksahin has more than 100 international patents, including the USA, EPO (Europe) and Japan patents. His expertise lies in but is not limited to robotics, sensors, image processing, motion control, and neuromodulation. In 2019, he has been selected as one of the top 25 scientists across the globe by Falling Walls Foundation, which has President of Nobel Foundation among its board members. He is also a professional illustrator and music composer.
Mechanical Engineer
Ahmet KIRLI is a remarkable engineer who holds a Ph.D. specifically on sensor technology. He built the first sensor prototype during his Ph.D. studies that he completed under Prof. Buyuksahin’s supervision. His dissertation is entitled as “Realization and Development of an Optic Based Prototype Tactile Sensor” and he has several related publications and many citations on precious academic journals. Dr. KIRLI is a former assistant professor who works as a senior researcher/engineer for Sensobright Industries LLC. His expertise lies in conducting research and development, designing and manufacturing of high-end optics-based tactile sensors.
IT Specialist
Aziz Ercan is a well experienced IT professional who has accomplished huge number of IT projects for 25 years. He has wide range of expertices in IT sector such as hardware and software system, cross platform integrations. He is capable of building enterprise level networks, account and application based server systems, web based services and many more. Before joining Sensobright Team, he was continuing his career as a founder of 20-year-old company. He has been giving different kinds of IT services like hardware and software based security systems, web development, PBX and voip communication services, network cabling and building automation systems. He has outstanding talent of problem solving and quick adaptation. He is always passionate about his work and handles multiple tasks simultaneously with patience.
Software Developer
Hakan is an aerospace engineer, certified systems engineer and project manager working towards his PhD in engineering & technology management. He has over 15 years of engineering and project management experience including leading complex R&D projects for defense systems.
Having served as a board member for various non-profit organizations, including Project Management Institute Portland Chapter and United States Students Association, he blends all his experience in engineering and management expertise driving technical projects to success.
Marketing Strategist
Peter brings a broad level of experience in building strategic business relationships from a multitude of industries resulting in profitable and sustainable revenue and licensing programs. He has developed key partnerships with Fortune 500 companies including Apple, T-Mobile, Target and Virgin. In addition, he has secured multi-faceted licensing programs with Coca-Cola, Ferrari, Columbia Sportswear and Skechers. He gained his astute business acumen through corporate training programs while working for companies MINI, Best Buy and Sony.
Workshop Supervisor
Jim Weatherly is our machine shop manager and in house machinist. Jim has accumulated in excess of 40 years of experience in the manufacturing disciplines, including being a hands-on manual and CNC machinist, tool maker and industrial designer. Jim has worked in a broad variety of industries including aerospace, sports cutlery, medical, dental and primary wood products. Jim has many years of experience developing automated manufacturing tools and systems and managing all phases of the design process including the primary design and writing operator instructions, service documentation and navigating the regulatory processes.
CTO Assistant
Luis is a decorated combat veteran, who has served 11 years in the United States Marine Corps. Luis currently holds the title of Prof. Utku Buyuksahin’s assistant/ Office manager. Luis’s quick adaptability, analytical skills and persistent nature have proven essential for R&D and day to day operations. Luis possesses an ability to learn highly technical skills in a short amount of time. Luis’s interests include but are not limited to; programming microcontrollers, Python programming, PCB design/ manufacturing, tig welding, manual machining, CNC machining and 3D printing.
