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About me
Experimental linguist with 6+ years of experience leading and managing research projects across several languages. I have carried out and coordinated data collection and analysis, while also ensuring quality in both academic and industry settings. From sourcing and statistically analyzing linguistic data in English, German, Spanish, Basque, and Mandarin Chinese, to refining machine-generated translations and audio, I’ve built a career around understanding how language works and how technology can support it. Now, I’m combining my linguistic expertise with growing skills in data science and AI to help machines understand the subtleties of human language. With a background in teaching and a passion for clear, human-centered communication, I aim to deliver high-quality, language-driven products.
Curriculum Vitæ
Education & Academic Positions
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2025
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Coding bootcamp in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Le Wagon, Germany.
Intensive course (660 teaching units over 11 weeks) focusing on data analysis, machine learning, and deep learning. Gained hands-on experience with Python, data visualization, SQL, and statistical modeling. Developed and evaluated machine learning models (supervised and unsupervised), built end-to-end ML pipelines, and deployed models using tools like MLflow and Google Cloud. Acquired practical skills in neural networks and deep learning for image and text data. |
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2023-2025
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Research Fellow, Collaborative Research Center 1287, Project C06 "Grammatical processing and syntactic change", University of Potsdam, Germany.
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2019-2024
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Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Tübingen, Germany.
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2020-2023
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Research Fellow and Lecturer, Department of English and American Studies, University of Kassel, Germany.
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2021 (April-July)
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Visiting Assistant in Research, Department of Linguistics, Yale University, USA.
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2019-2021
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Research Fellow, Collaborative Research Center 833, Project A7 "Focus and Extraction in Complex Constructions and Islands", University of Tübingen, Germany.
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2019-2021
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Lecturer, English Department, University of Tübingen, Germany.
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2020 (February)
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International teaching mobility, ERASMUS+, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
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2016-2019
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Master of Arts in English Linguistics, University of Tübingen, Germany.
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2015-2016
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Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Modern Foreign Languages, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
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2010-2014
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Bachelor of Arts in English Studies, University of the Basque Country, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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2011-2012
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Exchange undergraduate student – International Mobility Programs, Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado, USA.
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Other relevant courses
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2024-2025
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Research Management & Leadership , 09.204-02.2025, 48-hour course, with a focus on leadership, grant proposal writing, communication and conflict management skills and team and project management, University of Potsdam, Germany.
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2023
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Seventh Summer School on Statistical Methods for Linguistics and Psychology (SMLP), 11.09-15.09, University of Potsdam, Germany.
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2021
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Corpus-linguistic text processing with R, 9 hours (online), Spring Training in Experimental Psycholinguistics 2021, University of Alberta, Canada.
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2019
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Third Summer School on Statistical Methods for Linguistics and Psychology (SMLP), 09.09-13.09, University of Potsdam, Germany.
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Social commitment and volunteering
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since 2024
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Member of ArbeiterKind.de, Germany
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since 2018
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Member of sustainAbility PhD Initiative at University of Tübingen, Germany
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2019-2022
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Member of Scientist for Future, Regional Group, Tübingen, Germany
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