Gökmen: Today we’re here with Ender for Buluttan’s Small Talks. Hello, how are you?
Ender: I'm doing pretty well. How about you?
Gökmen: Good, good. We’re here to get to know you a bit better. What do you do?
Ender: Well, I do a lot of stuff a little bit of everything really. I get to work with many of our products, which is probably one of the most exciting parts of my position. I look at usage statistics, I work on applications for events, and I also take care of general emails and similar tasks. Of course, all this as a business development intern. Those are my general responsibilities for now let’s see what else is coming.
Gökmen: How did you come across Buluttan and weather intelligence?
Ender: A family friend forwarded me the position, and I applied. I came in for the interview. I did quite a bit of research beforehand. Honestly, I hadn’t realized how much development there had been in weather intelligence in the past year alone. You always hear about AI, ChatGPT, and so on but you don’t often get to see what’s behind the curtain or how it's applied across different industries. The interview was with Gökmen, who’s behind the camera right now, so you can’t see him. It was a great interview. Gökmen was a little intimidating at first but actually very kind so don’t worry if you ever come in for an interview. After that, I worked on a case study for us. And now here I am.
Gökmen: How’s it going with the team and daily work so far? Are you enjoying it?
Ender: The team is great. Everyone’s super kind. We’ve got a very international team many of our team members come from different countries. Everyone gets along really well. It’s been a fantastic experience overall. Within my own team, in business development, Batuhan, Sevim, and the previous intern Erdoğan have been incredibly helpful. They really supported me in getting started and continue to help, especially as I take on new responsibilities. So overall, it’s been a very positive experience. Everyone on the team has been great.
Gökmen: We're doing this interview in English because you feel more comfortable speaking it than Turkish. But let’s switch gears for a moment and continue a bit in Turkish. Let’s get to know Ender personally what do you enjoy?
Ender: I was born in 2004 and I’m currently studying at the University of Waterloo in Canada. As a hobby, I enjoy reading books, listening to music especially exploring different genres and watching movies. I don’t have a Letterboxd account yet, but maybe I’ll create one since a lot of people at the office seem to use it to share and discuss films. Other than that, I’ve practiced Muay Thai in the past. So I’ve always had an interest in martial arts, even if it doesn’t show. I’ve also done some climbing. And I’m into video games I like playing different types and genres. So yeah, that’s pretty much it.
Gökmen: How do you see the future of weather intelligence?
Ender: Based on what I’ve seen so far and without giving away any trade secrets I think there’s a lot of potential for applications in fields like logistics and energy, which are already at the core of what we do. At the same time, I don’t think weather intelligence will remain limited to industrial applications. Over time, it’ll become more individual-focused. I imagine we’ll see personal weather intelligence tools kind of like “ChatGPT for weather.” As information becomes more simplified and accessible, individuals will have access to it too. And I think that’s going to be great for everyone.
Gökmen: What would you suggest to people who are curious about this field or considering applying to Buluttan?
Ender: I’d say don’t be intimidated. Like I said, everyone here wants to collaborate and see you succeed. So I wouldn’t let the company or the field itself scare you. Yes, it’s quite a specialized sector, but there are always overlaps. I study environment and business, so I already had some background in climate and weather topics nothing as technical as others on the team, but a general understanding at least. And I mean, weather affects our daily lives all the time. It’s not just something you watch on the news in the morning it might impact your commute, your company’s operations, or large-scale logistics and energy decisions. What we do is quite niche, yes, but weather in general is wide-reaching. So I think it’s a fascinating industry, and I’d encourage everyone to at least learn how it works.
Gökmen: From your experience, what kind of people are a good fit for this industry and for weather intelligence in general?
Ender: I think the most important trait is a love for learning. It’s really valuable to want to grow and improve. We work with lots of different products and companies, so having an interdisciplinary mindset helps a lot. So someone who’s curious, who wants to learn about many different things or even go deep into one specific area would be a great fit. In short, someone who enjoys learning. That’s the kind of person I’d recommend for this work.
Gökmen: Perfect. And behind the scenes we have Burcu let’s give a quick shoutout to her too, and a big thank-you to everyone watching this video!
May your weather be nice!
