π Hey, Iβm Claudia!
I’m a: #
- Machine Learning Engineer,
- Data Science Mentor,
- AI Technical Writer.
I have 6 years of experience in Silicon Valley startups applying machine learning to build scalable, real-world solutions.
π Career at a Glance #
My journey into AI wasnβt traditional. I started in credit risk and analytics, and later taught myself machine learning after seeing its potential in expanding financial access.
Hereβs the impact Iβve made:
- π° $900M+ in credit disbursed using AI models that unlocked access for underserved communities.
- π 2M+ customers served by designing ML-driven financial products for emerging markets.
- π€ Led ML teams across 7 countries, shaping AI strategy, credit models, and risk frameworks.
- π 2nd place in Spectralβs 2024 Web3 credit scoring challenge, competing against top AI engineers.
π Education #
- Master in Public Policy, Harvard University.
- Bachelor in International Business and Finance (Minor in Spanish), Northeastern University.
π¬ Build AI with Me #
I run the **AI Weekender**πβa newsletter for analysts, data scientists, and engineers looking to build AI projects.
π When Iβm Not Codingβ¦ #
Iβm likely:
- Traveling: I’ve lived on 4 continents and traveled to 40+ countries.
- Learning languages: Iβm a polyglot who speaks 9 languages.
- Exploring the outdoors.
I also write about language & travel in PolyglotClaudia.