Gershenzon Ilia

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Hello, I am Ilia Gershenzon! This website provides information about me, my education, my research and projects.

I'm a computer scientist currently pursuing a master's degree in Information Sciences. I am passionate about modern technological innovation and AI.

Should you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me on email.

I am actively seeking a fulltime position in Amsterdam, that any backend development or data analysis, starting from July. I welcome any information about potential vacancies or contacts within companies that offer stimulating and dynamic work environments. Please feel free to reach out to me with any opportunities or suggestions.

Education

Vrije University Amsterdam

Master of science
Information Sciences
2023 - 2024

Lancaster University

Bachelor of science
Computer Science
2020 - 2023

Projects

Deep Learning-Based Cryptocurrency Price Prediction in Relation to Trading Volume

< Jupyter Notebook, Python, Google Colab >

This is my bachelor's thesis where I investigated the prediction of cryptocurrency prices in relation to trading volume and also, tried a new way of applying the transformer model for time series forecasting. You can find out more by clicking on the link below and also, get access to slides, code and paper itself
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Telegram Bot For Cryptocurrency Price Prediction

< Python, Telegram API, python-telegram-bot, Pandas, yfinance, TensorFlow >

Telegram bot that enables users to show closing price for next week for number of tokens. The predictions are made using Hybrid Deep Learning model (GRU-LSTM), data is automatically updated and new prediction is made every night
Read More -> to see examples of predictions


Content Boost Bot

< Python, Aiogram3, SQLite, Webscraping, OpenAI API, Parallel processing >

This telegram bot was created in close cooperation with a team of industry stakeholders and prompt engineer. Our goal was to create a tool that will allow marketplace sellers to analyse comments in innovative way and at the same time get insparation on how the presentation of the product can be improved. Read more to see our progress!
We launched the bot in December 2023, and the number of our users is approaching 500, with the total number of requests processed close to 2,000!
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Experience

Freelance Developer

June 2023 - Now
Freelance

• Task Automation & Problem-Solving: Successfully addressed client challenges by automating routine tasks, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in operations.

• Development of Sales Bots: Engineered bots for product sales utilizing the Telegram API, contributing to an innovative and interactive sales approach.

• Database Creation and Management: Developed and managed a user data database using SQLite, ensuring secure and efficient data handling.

• Concurrency and Parallel Programming: Proficient in concurrency and parallel programming in Python, demonstrating the ability to handle complex computational tasks and optimize processes.

• Web Application Optimization: Specialized in optimizing web applications to enhance user experience, focusing on speed, functionality, and overall performance.

Software Tester Intern

June 2022 - September 2022
Lorett Engineering Company

• Quality Assurance and Testing: Conducted comprehensive testing of hardware, software, and user manuals, ensuring all components met predefined quality standards. This involved meticulous examination and validation of each element to guarantee optimal performance.

• Software Troubleshooting: Skilled in identifying and resolving bugs, flaws, and various issues in the earth station's software during its development phase. Demonstrated a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving, ensuring software reliability and functionality.

• Team Collaboration and Requirements Analysis: Actively collaborated with engineering and software development teams to establish product requirements and set future objectives. This role necessitated effective communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously within a multidisciplinary team to align goals and strategies for product development.

Property Manager

May 2020 - June 2022
Working for a Sole Trader

• Supervision and Team Coordination: Oversaw the management of 6 rental units, effectively coordinating operations and working collaboratively with a team of 4 staff members. Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills in maintaining high standards of property management.

• Rental Agreement Negotiation and Enforcement: Skilled in negotiating and enforcing rental agreements, ensuring all terms were clearly communicated and adhered to by tenants. Excelled in creating mutually beneficial agreements that upheld property standards and tenant satisfaction.

• Tenant Relations and Conflict Resolution: Actively listened to tenant complaints and concerns, striving to reduce agreement violations and prevent evictions. Successfully mediated discussions with neighborhood authorities on behalf of tenants, showcasing strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

Volunteering

Programming Tutor

October 2022 - June 2023
Freelance

• Python Instructor: Successfully taught Python programming to first-year university students, covering foundational concepts such as encapsulation principles, web scraping, databases, and object-oriented programming (OOP). Designed and delivered comprehensive course material that facilitated a deep understanding of Python from scratch.

• Project Supervisor in Front-End Development: Curated and guided the front-end development aspects of student practice projects. Provided mentorship and technical expertise to students, fostering their skills in creating visually appealing and functional user interfaces.

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