Bahadir Bilgin is Head of Product Engineering at Pangea. With expertise in robotics, AI, and systems design, he oversees product development strategies that enhance safety and reliability in AI-driven products. Bahadir is dedicated to advancing robust engineering solutions for Pangea’s clients across various high-stakes industries.
Bahadir holds a dual bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics from Middle East Technical University. He later earned his master’s in Mechanical Engineering and is close to completing his Ph.D. in the same field. As the co-inventor of a manifold-based black-box robustness assessment method, Bahadir has developed innovative ways to evaluate ML model robustness without needing internal model settings. His leadership experience spans AI-driven predictive maintenance, high-precision robot hardware and software design, and advanced systems engineering.
As founder of Manatek Engineering Technology and Consultancy, Bahadir led projects in AI-driven predictive maintenance and robotic motion tracking. His earlier role as Lead R&D Engineer at Modesis Engineering involved designing high-precision robotic hardware and software systems, including CAD, electronics, and motion control.