I am a young researcher and educator focusing on the social impact of AI algorithms. I leverage critical discourse theory and data science to explore the ways in which human and computer knowledge are produced, communicated, and shape each other. Perhaps my key transferable skill is an ability to deep-dive into any new field, adopt its methods and terminology, and quickly return excellent results. This is evident from my successes in the social sciences and humanities during my studies, and my swift advancement in the field of data science, more recently. I believe that approaches from the humanities and social sciences, such as critical theories of narrative, identity, and language, are essential for the future development of sustainable AI models.

Atanas Tonchev

I am a young researcher and educator focusing on the social impact of AI algorithms. I leverage critical discourse theory and data science to explore the ways in which human and computer knowledge are produced, communicated, and shape each other. Perhaps my key transferable skill is an ability to deep-dive into any new field, adopt its methods and terminology, and quickly return excellent results. This is evident from my successes in the social sciences and humanities during my studies, and my swift advancement in the field of data science, more recently. I believe that approaches from the humanities and social sciences, such as critical theories of narrative, identity, and language, are essential for the future development of sustainable AI models.

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I am a young researcher and educator focusing on the social impact of AI algorithms. I leverage critical discourse theory and data science to explore the ways in which human and computer knowledge are produced, communicated, and shape each other.

Perhaps my key transferable skill is an ability to deep-dive into any new field, adopt its methods and terminology, and quickly return excellent results. This is evident from my successes in the social sciences and humanities during my studies, and my swift advancement in the field of data science, more recently. I believe that approaches from the humanities and social sciences, such as critical theories of narrative, identity, and language, are essential for the future development of sustainable AI models.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Advanced
French
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-founder & Data Consultant at Polus Research
May 1, 2025 - November 9, 2025
Developing Polus Research, a data science start-up that aims to make advanced data science and machine learning accessible to small and mid-sized businesses.
Data Science Team Lead at Bright Marketing Research
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Developed and maintained complex data infrastructures for large sociological surveys. Built automated data visualization deliverables using Python and Power BI.
Part-time Teaching Assistant at Technical University
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Prepared and taught introductory seminars to data science for Business department students with focus on data mining using scikit-learn.
Academic Tutor at Nislo Research
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Provided academic support in various social sciences (Politics, International Relations, Economics etc.) for foreign students in UK universities.
IB History Teacher at Zlatarski International School
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Taught History following the International Baccalaureate program.

Education

MA Theology (Distinction) at Durham University
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
BA Anthropology (1st Class Honours) at Durham University
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Secondary Education at National High-School for Ancient Languages and Cultures
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other