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Vangelis Gkiastas
From Greece 04:46 PM (GMT+03:00)
$60/hr or $80,000/yr

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Senior Data Scientist / ML Engineer

Data Scientist
Available for hire
Years of experience
6+ years
Experience level
Senior
Available for
Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Freelance
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I have been building scalable, production-level AI solutions for over 7 years, moving from fast-paced startups to global marketplaces. I have achieved high-impact results, including winning a European AI innovation challenge and architecting modular prediction systems that handle millions of real-time interactions.

I am looking for a Senior Data Science role where I can take full ownership of the machine learning lifecycle—from problem formulation and research to deployment and monitoring. What sets me apart is my dual background in Electrical Engineering and Applied Mathematics; it allows me to bridge the gap between complex research and a pragmatic, engineering-first mindset that prioritizes maintainable, high-performance code over academic novelty.

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Employment History

Machine Learning Engineer at Neurons Lab 2023 - 2024
- Implemented LLM-based notifications, action recommendations and predictive behavior models for a personal CRM app
Senior Data Scientist at Instashop Current 2023 - Now
- Built ML models to predict real-time availability for millions of products, resulting in operational efficiency and cost savings - Developed a new delivery time prediction system composed of multiple submodels for all order lifecycle stages, with automated pipelines for data processing, training, and real-time inference. - Initiated the development of an internal LLM-powered chatbot to automate data requests, establishing a self-service reporting tool for business teams.
Data Scientist at Wings ICT Solutions 2021 - 2023
- Developed predictive models using LSTM, ARIMA, and XGBoost algorithms to forecast demand, detect malfunctions, and optimize prices in the utilities sector. - Created a cutting-edge wildfire detection system using CNNs and Yolo deep learning techniques, achieving 96% accuracy and generating alerts within 30 seconds. - Implemented NLP techniques for text classification and knowledge graph construction from unstructured nutrition data, reducing processing time by 10x through document embedding and entity recognition. - Effectively communicated actionable insights to both technical and non-technical audiences through A/B tests, KPIs, and statistical reports. - Successfully led and mentored a 3-person team in testing, scaling, and delivering Data Science products to meet business requirements.
Data Scientist | Machine Learning at InAccel 2019 - 2021
- Implemented hardware acceleration for Python ML libraries (FPGA, GPU), resulting in a 20x speed boost and significant cost savings. - Collaborated with global fintech clients to provide data-driven insights for credit scoring, fraud detection, and stock prediction. - Designed and trained various data science solutions, including statistical models for tabular data and neural networks for CV and NLP applications, ensuring high performance and scalability in cloud-based deployments. - Led the successful submission of our ML benchmarks accelerator, partnering with industry leaders such as Google and Nvidia.
Research Data Scientist at Hellenic Army 2018 - 2019
- Automated database entry and enabled large-scale geospatial data analysis through visualization and statistical analysis - Improved event detection efficiency by 42% compared to traditional methods, by building machine learning techniques
Intern Data Scientist at Infolyseis 2017 - 2017
- Developed a custom data analysis tool for medical information, enabling efficient trend detection and data visualization

Education

Master of Applied Mathematics & Data Science at National Technical University of Athens 2020 - 2022
Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Thessaly 2013 - 2018