Yuliya Butkova, PhD
BIO
(outsourced to and maybe slightly exaggerated by ChatGPT)
Hailing from the captivating landscapes of Uzbekistan, I am a proficient data scientist with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's achievable. My academic journey commenced in the heart of Tashkent, where I excelled in earning a B.S. degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science.
Motivated by an inherent desire to explore new horizons, I ventured beyond the familiar and embarked on a transformative academic pursuit. This led me to pursue both a Master's Degree and a PhD in Computer Science in the vibrant realm of Germany.
Currently based in Milan, this chapter of my journey continues to unfold, blending my technical expertise with a commitment to shaping a future where innovation thrives.
butkøvajulia@gmail.com (ø -> o) | linkedin.com/in/yuliya-butkova/ | https://github.com/jbenbee
NLP | Generative AI
NLP | Generative AI | Anomaly detection | Supervised ML | Model validation (performance, bias, robustness, explainability)
(2014-2020) Research Scientist at Saarland University
Conducted advanced research under the supervision of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hermanns at the chair of Dependable Systems and Software https://depend.cs.uni-saarland.de/~butkova/. Updated list of publications is available on dblp.
Pet projects
ChatGPT powered language learning bot https://github.com/jbenbee/flashbot
A telegram bot that helps me to learn new languages by using ChatGPT. The main goal is to learn new words and practice speaking or writing in the new language. I use ChatGPT API to prepare exercises, analyze the answers and provide explanations. With the help of ChatGPT I always get different exercises and never get bored.
Awards and achievements
Best paper award at MMB conference, 2018.
Scholarship (2012-2014): For outstanding performance in bachelor’s studies. Graduate School of Computer Science, Saarland University, Germany.
Scholarship (2006-2010): Given to top 40% of students according to the scores on the admission test. Lomonosov Moscow State University, branch in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Family
My husband is a cryptographer!