CV

Education

Technical University of Berlin
Present
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, Information and Communication Systems
Relevant Courses: Python for Engineers (6 ECTS), Operations Research with Julia

Work Experience/Community Activity/Bootcamps

Innovis VC

Venture Capital Analyst
Nov. 2024 - Present
Berlin, Germany

Investment Analysis & Due Diligence:

  • Evaluated 50+ early-stage AI startups, conducting market analysis, competitive positioning, and technical feasibility assessments
  • Conducted technical due diligence for investment decisions, assessing architecture decisions, team capabilities, and scalability potential
  • Developed proprietary technical scoring framework for evaluating LLM implementations and AI startup differentiation
  • Authored investment memos analyzing market trends in generative AI, European AI funding landscape, and emerging technology opportunities

Research & Insights:

  • Created technical reports analyzing pros and cons of various LLM approaches for investment decision-making
  • Developed Python-based scoring models and data analysis pipelines for startup evaluation
  • Contributed technical insights to investment committee discussions and funding decisions

Audible, Amazon

Working Student
Dec. 2023 - May 2025
Berlin, Germany

  • Supported daily facility tickets; routed ~30 requests per week to responsible teams.
  • Assisted with planning and execution of 20+ all-hands meetings, workshops, and team events; ensured smooth operations and positive feedback.
  • Managed mail and courier deliveries.
  • Coordinated appointments with cleaning and maintenance service providers; documented status in internal systems.
  • Supported invoice verification and filing; standardized templates and reduced processing time.
  • Welcomed external guests and speakers at Audible Studio; ensured a professional first impression.

MotionLab Berlin

IoT Bootcamp Program
May 2023 - July 2023
Berlin, Germany

  • Led team in developing a computer vision-based motion detection system.
  • Implemented ML model integration into IoT devices; solved complex deployment challenges.
  • Created documentation and technical presentations; deepened understanding of ML deployment strategies.

Technical Due Diligence Capabilities

AI/ML Evaluation Expertise:

  • Deep technical assessment of LLM architectures, fine-tuning approaches, and RAG systems
  • Evaluation of vector databases, computer vision models, and ML deployment strategies
  • Technical differentiation analysis for investment decision-making

Technical Analysis Tools:

  • Python-based scoring models and data analysis pipelines for startup evaluation
  • Statistical analysis and data visualization for market research
  • Technical feasibility and scalability assessment frameworks

Supporting Technical Knowledge:

  • Programming: Python (primary), Java, C, Javascript, SQL
  • Cloud Technologies: AWS (S3, EC2, ACM), Git
  • Data Analysis: Statistical Analysis, Excel, Power BI

Languages:

  • Russian (Native), German (Fluent), English (Fluent)

Technical Background & Projects

Note: Technical projects demonstrate hands-on understanding that informs investment due diligence and enables deeper technical evaluation of AI/ML startups.

LLM Fine-Tuning Project

February 2025

  • Implemented LLM fine-tuning with Llama 2 using Hugging Face frameworks
  • Developed LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) approaches for efficient training
  • Technical understanding enables evaluation of startup fine-tuning strategies and architecture decisions

AI-Enhanced Visualization Project (Hackathon at Google)

April 2024

  • Developed multimodal AI system connecting text and image data using pre-trained models
  • Implemented RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) system with vector database
  • Hands-on experience with RAG architectures informs technical due diligence of RAG-based startups