Irina Preda

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ABOUT IRINA PREDA

As a results-driven Senior Data Scientist, I combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to deliver impactful machine learning solutions. At the BBC, I’m building data science solutions that bridge technical innovation with business impact, while leading initiatives on reproducibility and scalability in our workflows. Across my career, my holistic involvement in the data science lifecycle—from ideation to deployment and monitoring—has consistently driven measurable improvements across projects.Beyond technical delivery, I thrive on mentorship and knowledge sharing. From presenting at conferences (such as ImpactSummit and BBC Data[con]) to mentoring others pursuing data science careers, I take pride in empowering others and making the AI world more accessible.I actively pursue continuous learning, with certifications in MLOps and expertise in cloud technologies like AWS and SageMaker. Recently, I supported my team’s migration to SageMaker Studio, resolving compatibility issues, and enhancing logging and monitoring capabilities.With a passion for bridging technical innovation with organizational strategy, I’m focused on advancing into leadership roles where I can drive transformative change and mentor the next generation of data scientists. Let’s connect to discuss all things machine learning, MLOps, and data-driven innovation!