Upon graduating from TED in 1998, Bahadir moved to the U.S. to obtain his bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering at Rutgers University. Bahadir currently works as a Strategic Outsourcing Manager in the building materials industry and holds an MBA degree from Rutgers University with Global Management and Supply Chain Management concentrations. Bahadir is a musician and has released two albums with different bands and has performed throughout the Tri-State Area.