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 is completing 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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Guides by Eren Şimşir
- Roof Pitch Multiplier Chart: Turn a Footprint into Roof Area
- Stair Rise and Run: Code Limits and Comfortable Dimensions
- How Many Deck Boards Do I Need? Count by Rows, Not Area
- How Much Does a Cubic Yard of Gravel Weigh?
- How Many Sheets of Drywall for a 12x12 Room?
- How Many Boxes of Vinyl Plank Flooring Do I Need?
- Tile Waste Factor by Layout: Straight, Diagonal, Herringbone
- How Much Paint for a 12x12 Room? Coverage Chart by Room Size
- Concrete Slab Thickness Guide: Patio, Driveway, Shed, Garage
- How Many Bags of Concrete Do You Need per Fence Post?
- How to Measure an L-Shaped Room (and Other Odd Shapes)