It is a genuine privilege to recommend Ahmet Koc, who joined our Product Security Engineering team at Toshiba as an intern and very quickly distinguished himself as one of the most promising young engineers I have had the pleasure of working with. He ramped up on complex security topics with remarkable speed, took full ownership of his tasks, and began contributing meaningfully to our cloud security posture in ways that materially improved our visibility into risk. What set him apart was the initiative he showed in stepping up well beyond his assigned scope, organizing and energizing his fellow interns, and elevating the entire cohort experience. Ahmet brings a rare combination of intellectual curiosity, humility, reliability, and quiet leadership. Any team fortunate enough to have him will gain not only a strong product security engineer but a future leader.

Ahmet is not only smart, but he is committed. He does not allow lack of practice in something deter him from completing a task or initializing a new way to handle things. He goes and does his research, finds the right formula and executes. He doesn't wait for someone to do it for him, he gets the job done, by the deadline set forth. You can't teach that. His knowledge and commitment are unparalleled and to say that he builds relationships wherever he is, is an understatement. Ahmet is truly an asset to any team and no matter what the task is, he communicates, visualizes his end plan and works through everything with deadlines in mind and is never afraid to ask questions.

They say not all heroes wear capes, but after working with Ahmet for nearly a year, I'm convinced he's one of them in the cybersecurity world. As our Product Security Intern, Ahmet didn't just 'monitor' our cloud — he became its chief guardian. He has a supernatural ability to spot a misconfigured Azure Storage Access from a mile away and fix it before the rest of us have even finished our morning coffee. What really sets him apart is his ability to translate complex technical jargon into something the rest of the team can actually understand. If you need someone who treats cloud security like a high-stakes chess game (and always wins), hire Ahmet. Solid 11/10 — I'd trust him with our Azure tenants any day!

I have had the privilege of managing Ahmet during his internship as a Security Engineer, and I can confidently say he has been an outstanding addition to our team. Ahmet demonstrated strong analytical skills and a proactive approach in handling security incidents, alerts, and providing actionable recommendations. His ability to quickly assess complex situations, prioritize tasks, and communicate findings clearly made a real impact on our security operations. One of the highlights of his internship was being recognized as the Fall 2025 Intern of the Cohort Award winner, a testament to his exceptional performance and dedication. Beyond technical expertise, Ahmet brought professionalism and a collaborative spirit that made working with him a pleasure.