A motivated undergraduate student from ITMO University, specializing in Language Models and Artificial Intelligence, with practical experience in international business operations. Combines academic knowledge in AI (including coursework from Duke University) with a hands-on role as a manager at an international timber company, handling logistics and market operations across the Russian Federation. A culturally adaptable individual with a lifelong familiarity with Arabic cultures and previous participation in an international winter school in the UAE. Now seeking to deepen understanding of African innovation ecosystems to inform a future career path toward a Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence and explore emerging market opportunities.
Iana Smirnova
IT Student
Summary
Skills
Technical / AI & Data
Currently training in LLM data annotation (text markup, quality assessment)
Data visualization methods
Understanding of Machine Learning fundamentals
Basic knowledge of Python programming
Business & Management
Understanding of legal aspects in startups (university coursework)
Strategic planning and market monitoring
Logistics coordination and supply chain operations
Contract execution and documentation
International market operations (Russian Federation)
Soft Skills
Culturally adaptable — extensive experience in Arabic countries
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving mindset
Attention to detail
Education
- IITMO University, Saint Petersburg - Language Models and Artificial Intelligence
Work Experience
- TTOPOL LLC (Timber industry / Logging and forestry) - Russian Federation
- DDataLight LLC (IT company specializing in data labeling, collection, and moderation for AI models) - Russian Federation
CV Summary
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Courses
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Companies
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Languages