Shanna T.-Data Scientist & AI Developer · RAG Systems · LLM Integration · Intelligent Process Automation
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Experience
Freelance Data Scientist & AI Developer
tellaev.de
- Portfolio development & customer acquisition
- Portfolio development (RAG, NLP fine-tuning, process automation with n8n) and active customer acquisition
- Positioning: GDPR-compliant, locally hosted AI solutions for SMEs
IDP Pilot
Independent project
- Delivery note processing
- Docling, n8n, PostgreSQL, FastAPI, Kubernetes Homelab
MeetingMind
Independent project
- RAG system
- Docling, Qdrant, Ollama (llama3.1) – fully local, GDPR-compliant; protocol-aware chunking, evaluation harness (80 % accuracy, 100 % retrieval)
Problem Resolution Manager
CARIAD SE (VW AG), formerly CARMEQ GmbH (VW AG)
- Travel Assist System
- Automotive SPICE®: all assessments fully achieved
- Agile Transformation: V-model → SAFe successfully implemented
- Series release: on-time, quality-assured software delivery for key models of the Volkswagen Group (including ECE homologation)
- Stakeholder management: internal & external
- Process automation: KVP process independently developed, continuously improved, and automated with a tracking system
Pattern Recognition Function Owner
CARMEQ GmbH (VW AG)
- Intelligent Parking Assist System
- Series release: parking assistance system developed for a premium model in the Volkswagen Group
- Function evaluation: lateral control & environmental perception
- Vehicle integration: test cases verified in compliance with specifications
- Issue management: trace data analysis & complete ticket resolution
- Stakeholder coordination: technical specifications coordinated across the Group
Image Processing System for Test Automation in the Infotainment Sector
CARMEQ GmbH (VW AG)
- Image processing system for test automation in the infotainment sector
- Project management: Developer team coordination & partner coordination
- Image processing: Independently developed C++/OpenCV algorithms for pattern and text recognition
- System integration: Successfully rolled out across 4+ group brands
- Quality assurance: Implemented complete test coverage
- Stakeholder management: Group-wide coordination & documentation
HM Holldack-Meditech GbR
Master's Thesis
RaumComputer Entwicklungs- und Vertriebs GmbH
- Development of an image processing-based system for person recognition and motion tracking
- Technologies: Matlab/Simulink, algorithms for object detection and tracking
- Hardware: Floor with integrated sensors
Research Assistant – Intervention Management
Hochschule Emden/Leer
- Research project “USuS"
- Data collection: Conducted qualitative interviews to identify problems
- Data analysis: Derived structural barriers throughout the course of study
- Intervention design: Developed and implemented targeted interventions
- Success evaluation: Evaluated effectiveness and sustainability
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Experienced in Automotive, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Education.
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, Research and Development, and Marketing.
Summary
Over 15 years of professional experience in software development, starting with a specialization in image processing and pattern recognition.
This focus led me into driver assistance development, where I gained experience in function development, problem resolution management according to Automotive SPICE, software audits, and the implementation of large software projects using the V-model and agile development – always shaped by stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
My fascination with data analysis and algorithm development grew into a field in which I see my professional future.
As a Freelance Data Scientist & AI Developer, I focus on GDPR-compliant, locally hosted AI solutions for German SMEs. Through six months of full-time training and independent projects, I specialized in applied AI. My focus areas are RAG systems, LLM integration, NLP fine-tuning, and process automation.
Skills
Programming Languages: Python, C++, Java, Sql, Jql, Latex
Data Science: Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Scikit-Learn, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Keras
Ai Applications: Rag, Agents, N8n, Nlp, Llms, Transformer, Hugging Face, Ollama
Big Data & Bi: Power Bi, Tableau, Knime
Databases: Mongodb, Neo4j, Postgresql
Development Environments: Pycharm, Jupyterlab, Visual Studio Code, Matlab/Simulink
Version Control: Gitlab, Tortoise Svn
Tools: Atlassian Confluence & Jira, Microsoft Office, Canoe
Automation: Jira Automation, Python-Jira
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Project Management
Team Management
Personal Responsibility
Analytical Thinking
Customer Orientation
Process Automation With Python
Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Tuning
Rag, Agent Systems
Languages
Education
Hochschule Emden/Leer
Master of Engineering · Industrial Computer Science - Image Processing · Emden, Germany
Hochschule Emden/Leer
Bachelor of Science · Computer Science - Communication · Emden, Germany
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Shanna is based in Gifhorn, Germany.
Shanna speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).
Shanna has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Shanna has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Shanna may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Shanna would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Data Scientist & AI Developer, IDP Pilot, MeetingMind.
Shanna's most recent position is Freelance Data Scientist & AI Developer at tellaev.de.
In recent years, Shanna has worked for tellaev.de, Independent project, CARIAD SE (VW AG), and formerly CARMEQ GmbH (VW AG).
Shanna is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Healthcare, and Information Technology. Shanna also has some experience in Education.
Shanna is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Product Development. Shanna also has some experience in Project Management, Research and Development, and Marketing.
Shanna has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Information Technology.
Shanna has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.
Shanna holds a Master in Industrial Computer Science - Image Processing from Hochschule Emden/Leer and a Bachelor in Computer Science - Communication from Hochschule Emden/Leer.
Shanna has 1 certificate: Automotive SPICE.
Shanna is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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