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πŸ‘‹ Hey, I’m 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.

πŸš€ Career at a Glance #

My journey into AI wasn’t traditional. I started in credit risk and analytics, and later taught myself machine learning after seeing its potential in expanding financial access.

Here’s the impact I’ve made:

  • πŸ’° $900M+ in credit disbursed using AI models that unlocked access for underserved communities.
  • 🌍 2M+ customers served by designing ML-driven financial products for emerging markets.
  • 🀝 Led ML teams across 7 countries, shaping AI strategy, credit models, and risk frameworks.
  • πŸ† 2nd place in Spectral’s 2024 Web3 credit scoring challenge, competing against top AI engineers.

πŸ“š Education #

  • Master in Public Policy, Harvard University.
  • Bachelor in International Business and Finance (Minor in Spanish), Northeastern University.

πŸ“¬ Build AI with Me #

I run the **AI Weekender**πŸ‘‡β€”a newsletter for analysts, data scientists, and engineers looking to build AI projects.

🌎 When I’m Not Coding… #

I’m likely:

  • Traveling: I’ve lived on 4 continents and traveled to 40+ countries.
  • Learning languages: I’m a polyglot who speaks 9 languages.
  • Exploring the outdoors.

I also write about language & travel in PolyglotClaudia.

πŸ“’ Questions? #

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