Olivia Kirk
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Results-driven Data Scientist with two years experience and a knack for transforming complex data into actionable insights. Excellent at collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline data processes and drive business decisions. Experienced in agile and international environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
DATA SCIENTIST
Vartion
Arnhem, Netherlands
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Experienced with international FinTech environments focusing on KYC and CCD processes.
- Researched new methodologies to enhance existing NLP extraction and processing frameworks.
- Supported development of machine learning and AI models for large unstructured datasets.
- Conducted feasibility studies by analysing internal and external data sources.
- Documented findings in concise reports with actionable insights for senior management.
- Assisted data engineers by debugging data pipelines and validating storage on datalake.
COFOUNDER AND PROJECT MANAGER
Windlegs
Aachen, Germany
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Secured partnerships with major tech companies, including Juwi and TUV Süd, through intuitive illustrations.
- Managed internal projects by defining scopes, scheduling meetings, and leading teams effectively.
- Collaborated with external vendors to gather product requirements and ensure successful outcomes.
- Communicated technical aspects clearly to align with stakeholder expectations.
- Traveled nationally for conventions and meetings to establish business partnerships.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication to maintain project momentum and adaptability.
BIOINFORMATICS RESEARCHER
University Maastricht, Maastro Labs
Maastricht, Netherlands
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Experienced with self-starting in an academic research environment.
- Performed data exploration and differential data analysis on RNAseq to compare different types of cell death.
- Integrated various public databases to allow feature engineering.
- Reviewed 20 renowned enrichment techniques, integrating empirical data for method stratification.
- Applied selected 11 methods using multiple symbolic databases to for comparison.
- Supported cutting edge research with findings confirming that CICD processes promote more antiviral responses.
DATA ANALYST
NLcom
Maastricht, Netherlands
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported development of AI and statistical models to extract insights from semi-structured enterprise data.
- Explored and extracted data from various sources, performing extensive cleaning and restructuring.
- Engaged with stakeholders to discuss technical aspects, gather requirements, and provide progress updates.
- Applied feature engineering and selection techniques to enhance data quality and consistency.
- Derived insights into project management data using statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms.
- Communicated results through written reports and oral presentations to internal stakeholders.
STUDENT RESEARCHER
University Maastricht, Cancer Research UK
Maastricht, Netherlands
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Experienced in international research environments.
- Integrated gene-expression and gene-methylation data from open data sources.
- Simulated biological data to tune unsupervised AI models on.
- Identified proportions of cell-types present in real prostate cancer DNA with non-negative matrix factorisation.
- Applied computer vision techniques to visually analyse abnormal tumour cuts.
Education
MASTERS - Data Science for Decision Making
University Maastricht
09.2020 - 05.2024
BACHELORS - Data Science and Knowledge Engineering
University Maastricht
09.2017 - 08.2020
A-Levels - and GSCE
Maiden Erlegh
Reading 09.2011 - 07.2017
Skills
- Programming languages: Python, SQL, R, Java
- AI Machine Learning and Model Comparison
- Statistical Analysis and Mathematical Modelling
- Big Data Management
- Bioinformatics
- Applied Research
- Data Presentation and Data Visualisation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Computer Vision
- Docker
- Software Engineering and Software Architecture
- DevOps and A/B Testing
- Pair Programming and Version Control (Git)
- Robotics
Volunteering
MATHEMATICS TUTOR at MSV Incognito , Maastricht (02/2020 - 08/2020)
- Developed multiple self-study guides for essential mathematics courses, facilitating independent learning.
- Managed study-group chat to gather and implement student feedback on guides.
- Provided individual tutoring, clarifying concepts and solving practical problems with students.
AUTISTIC YOUTH MENTOR at CatsYPP , Reading (10/2015-11/2016)
- Supported autistic children in developing social skills for smoother transitions to secondary school.
- Nurtured independence by teaching public transport navigation and financial management.
- Cultivated strong communication abilities in a client-oriented role prioritising sensitivity and empathy.
Languages
Dutch
Elementary (A2)
Affiliations
Drawing, illustrations, creative writing, video editing, reading, and story analysis.
Timeline
DATA SCIENTIST
Vartion
06.2024 - 04.2025
COFOUNDER AND PROJECT MANAGER
Windlegs
07.2023 - 11.2023
BIOINFORMATICS RESEARCHER
University Maastricht, Maastro Labs
03.2022 - 05.2023
DATA ANALYST
NLcom
09.2021 - 03.2022
STUDENT RESEARCHER
University Maastricht, Cancer Research UK
10.2020 - 02.2021
MASTERS - Data Science for Decision Making
University Maastricht
09.2020 - 05.2024
BACHELORS - Data Science and Knowledge Engineering
University Maastricht
09.2017 - 08.2020
A-Levels - and GSCE
Maiden Erlegh
09.2011 - 07.2017
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