Engineer · Leader · Innovator

Fatos
Mekik

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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3.87
GPA at Rutgers
8+
Roles & Projects
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 3.87 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

My 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.
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Running
Miles on miles
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Workout
Daily discipline
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Hiking
Summit chaser
Education

Academic Background

MS — Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Jan 2025 – Dec 2027 · GPA: 3.87
MBA — Master of Business Administration
Rutgers University
Sep 2025 – 2028 · MS in Engineering + MBA
Beyond Work

Life in Motion

When I'm not engineering solutions or closing deals, you'll find me on a mountain, at the gym, or crossing a finish line.

Hiking by the ocean
Hiking
Ocean Summit
Sunset hike
Hiking
Sunset at the Summit
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Running
Miles on miles
🏋️‍♀️
Workout
Daily discipline
🥾
Hiking
Summit chaser
From the Field

Blog & Stories

Moments, milestones, and ideas — straight from my LinkedIn.

Fatos presenting drone project to Girl Scouts
2024 Outreach Research
Exciting Day Sharing Science with Girl Scouts! 🌟

I had the wonderful opportunity to present our project, Drone-Based Water Sampling and Quality Testing, to an enthusiastic group of Girl Scouts at the SMART SYSTEM Lab at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. This experience was all about merging science, technology, and environmental stewardship to inspire the next generation of changemakers.

  • Explaining the importance of clean water and environmental research
  • Showcasing drone technology and its application in the Raritan River
  • Seeing the scouts' excitement during the live drone demonstration!
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Fatos presenting her journey at Rutgers
2025 Journey Rutgers
Delivering My Journey Presentation at Rutgers ✨

From arriving in the U.S. on a student visa, to earning English from scratch, to becoming a Teaching Assistant at Rutgers and a Graduate Assistant in the Smart Systems Lab — every step was a challenge, but also a lesson.

  • Working on NASA-supported drone systems and floating offshore wind technologies
  • Teaching Statics and Mechatronics Lab, running lab tours and conferences
  • This journey is far from over — still building, learning, and dreaming bigger
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Work With Me

Consulting

As a Rutgers Teaching Assistant with an MS in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and an MBA in progress, I help students and professionals reach their academic and career goals — especially those coming from Turkey to the U.S.

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U.S. Graduate School Guidance

Application strategy, SOP review, university selection, and interview prep for students applying to U.S. graduate programs in engineering and STEM.

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Career & Research Mentorship

CV/resume building, LinkedIn optimization, research assistant opportunities, and navigating the U.S. job market as an international student.

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Business & MBA Consulting

Strategic consulting for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to grow their business or pursue an MBA in the U.S. Combining engineering and business expertise.

Ready to take the next step? Let's talk.

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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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