Eren Şimşir
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Eren Şimşir
Founder, Editor & Software Engineer
Computer engineer (M.Sc. student at Kocaeli University, B.Sc. Düzce University) with a double major in industrial engineering. Dedicated to developing accurate, open-formula construction calculators and technical planning guides.
Eren Şimşir is the founder, editor, and lead developer of Material Guides. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Düzce University, is currently pursuing his Master's (M.Sc.) in Computer Engineering at Kocaeli University, and completed a double major in Industrial Engineering.
Education & Credentials
- M.Sc. in Computer Engineering — Kocaeli University (Ongoing)
- B.Sc. in Computer Engineering — Düzce University (2025)
- Double Major in Industrial Engineering — Specializing in mathematical modeling, estimation, quality standards, and optimization
- Professional software engineer experienced in building algorithmic web systems and data-driven tools
Editorial Standards & Methodology
Eren combines software engineering precision with industrial engineering principles to eliminate guesswork in home improvement calculations. Rather than treating formulas as black boxes, every calculator on Material Guides exposes its underlying math, source standards, and material tolerances.
All calculators undergo unit testing against manufacturer specifications, code tables, and real-world worked examples. Where structural engineering, permit requirements, or local municipal building codes dictate licensed professional evaluation, our guides explicitly state these boundaries.
For more details on calculation standards and verification, read our methodology page and our editorial policy.
Connect with Eren
Have feedback, found a discrepancy, or need a specific formula added? Reach out directly via hello@materialguides.com or visit the contact page.
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