Melissa Maldonado - LLM Trainer & Course Developer

Q: Where is Melissa based?

Melissa is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Melissa speak?

Melissa speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Melissa have?

Melissa has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Melissa has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Melissa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Melissa's latest experience?

Melissa's most recent position is LLM Trainer & Course Developer at Freelance .

Q: What companies has Melissa worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Melissa has worked for Freelance .

Q: Which industries is Melissa most experienced in?

Melissa is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Media and Entertainment , and Education . Melissa also has some experience in Arts and Crafts and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas is Melissa most experienced in?

Melissa is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Research and Development , and Information Technology . Melissa also has some experience in Product Development , Legal , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Melissa worked in recently?

Melissa has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Media and Entertainment , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Melissa worked in recently?

Melissa has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Research and Development , and Information Technology .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

LLM Trainer & Course Developer

Freelance

Design and teach LLMs: The Basics & More, a seminar that explores the inner workings of LLMs and equips participants with the knowledge to craft better prompts and set realistic expectations for what LLMs can actually deliver.
The course touches on different models.
Offers various prompt strategies.
Wraps up with practical case studies relevant to the client’s industry.

Jan 2014 - Present

12 years 3 months

Tech Writer & Researcher

Freelance

Research and write articles on the latest technological innovations, contact policies, studies, and insights as both a ghost writer for various publications including Towards Data Science and The Startup.
Write bi-weekly German newsletter.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Public Policy

Facebook

Maintain valuable relationships with politicians, ministries, stakeholders, and safety partners in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Escalate high-level user issues and complaints (IP/legal, technical, optimization queries).
Write and translate internal reports and briefing materials.
Organize Meet Facebook@BASE_camp and Facebook Talks.
Developed a specialized focus on technology regulation and its impact on innovation.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2016

6 years

Berlin, Germany

eContent Developer

Babbel

Conceptualize, create, and upload content for various English language learning courses for Babbel’s online and app language learning platforms.
Perform frontend integration in IDE.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

eTesting Developer

telc

Develop concept for implementation of eTesting alongside current paper-based language tests.
Conduct research and evaluate market position and competition.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

6 years

Independent Translator

Self-employed

Provide technical, policy, and legal translation for Facebook.
Conduct academic translation for Universität Braunschweig.
Perform medical translation for ProBioGen and Epigenomics.
Provide arts and leisure translation for Tanzbüro Berlin and others.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

eContent Developer

LinguaTV

Conceptualize and develop scripts for English film series, video tutorials, and English language learning programs.
Develop three language courses including learning materials, interactive lessons (Adobe Captivate, Hot Potatoes), and trainer handbooks.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Education, Arts and Crafts, and Biotechnology.

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Education

Arts and Crafts

Biotechnology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Research and Development, Information Technology, Product Development, Legal, and Business Intelligence.

Marketing

Research and Development

Information Technology

Product Development

Legal

Business Intelligence

Summary

Accomplished technology writer with over a decade of experience tracking tech trends for leading companies. Following a policy role at Facebook, developed a specialized focus on technology regulation and its impact on innovation. Proven ability to design and launch impactful training courses, including a recent, comprehensive program on large-language model (LLM) implementation for professionals.

Languages

English

Native

German

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Sep 1996 - May 2000

Columbia University

Bachelor’s · Art History, Criticism and Conservation · New York, United States

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Information Technology 17 y

Avg length 4 y 5 m

Longest experience 12 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles LLM Trainer & Course Developer, Tech Writer & Researcher, Public Policy

Main industries Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Education

Main business areas Marketing, Research and Development, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Melissa based?

Melissa is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Melissa speak?

Melissa speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Melissa have?

Melissa has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Melissa has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Melissa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Melissa be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Melissa would be well-suited for roles such as: LLM Trainer & Course Developer, Tech Writer & Researcher, Public Policy.

What is Melissa's latest experience?

Melissa's most recent position is LLM Trainer & Course Developer at Freelance.

What companies has Melissa worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Melissa has worked for Freelance.

Which industries is Melissa most experienced in?

Melissa is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Education. Melissa also has some experience in Arts and Crafts and Biotechnology.

Which business areas is Melissa most experienced in?

Melissa is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Research and Development, and Information Technology. Melissa also has some experience in Product Development, Legal, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Melissa worked in recently?

Melissa has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Education.

Which business areas has Melissa worked in recently?

Melissa has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Research and Development, and Information Technology.

What is Melissa's education?

Melissa holds a Bachelor in Art History, Criticism and Conservation from Columbia University.

What is the availability of Melissa?

Melissa is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Melissa?

Melissa's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.