I am an experienced software developer and data scientist currently based in Nuremberg, Germany. My expertise spans software development, AI research, and data management with a strong focus on machine learning and data governance. At Fraunhofer IIS, I contribute to both software testing automation and data engineering initiatives, particularly in the domain of large language models and speech technologies. I enjoy solving complex problems, automating workflows, and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to improve software and research outcomes. With a solid foundation in Java, Python, and data science, I also have a keen interest in AI applications related to speech and hearing disorders. My academic background and work at universities and enterprises have shaped me into a collaborative professional who values quality, efficiency, and continuous learning. I am passionate about advancing AI and data-driven solutions that positively impact real-world applications and user experiences.

Jayana Shah

I am an experienced software developer and data scientist currently based in Nuremberg, Germany. My expertise spans software development, AI research, and data management with a strong focus on machine learning and data governance. At Fraunhofer IIS, I contribute to both software testing automation and data engineering initiatives, particularly in the domain of large language models and speech technologies. I enjoy solving complex problems, automating workflows, and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to improve software and research outcomes. With a solid foundation in Java, Python, and data science, I also have a keen interest in AI applications related to speech and hearing disorders. My academic background and work at universities and enterprises have shaped me into a collaborative professional who values quality, efficiency, and continuous learning. I am passionate about advancing AI and data-driven solutions that positively impact real-world applications and user experiences.

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I am an experienced software developer and data scientist currently based in Nuremberg, Germany. My expertise spans software development, AI research, and data management with a strong focus on machine learning and data governance. At Fraunhofer IIS, I contribute to both software testing automation and data engineering initiatives, particularly in the domain of large language models and speech technologies. I enjoy solving complex problems, automating workflows, and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to improve software and research outcomes.

With a solid foundation in Java, Python, and data science, I also have a keen interest in AI applications related to speech and hearing disorders. My academic background and work at universities and enterprises have shaped me into a collaborative professional who values quality, efficiency, and continuous learning. I am passionate about advancing AI and data-driven solutions that positively impact real-world applications and user experiences.

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Language

English
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German
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Work Experience

Working Student at Fraunhofer IIS
August 1, 2023 - Present
Provided technical support for EasyDCP software, diagnosing issues and documenting resolutions. Maintained customer interactions using Jira and Confluence while collaborating with developers to resolve critical bugs. Implemented automated GUI test scripts using Squish and integrated these tests into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Git. Maintained and expanded test suites to ensure software quality.
Internship - Data Engineer at Fraunhofer IIS
December 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Assessed open-source tools for data management, cataloging, and lineage applicable to LLM and TTS workflows. Conducted stakeholder interviews to gather requirements focusing on scalability, integration, and data privacy. Prototyped integration of OpenMetadata with Snowflake for effective data ingestion and lineage tracking.
AI Research Project Student at AIBE Lab, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nuremberg
February 28, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Adapted pre-trained convolutional neural networks to cochlear implant EEG data via transfer learning, achieving accuracy up to 74.33%. Worked on enhancing neuro-steered hearing aid solutions by leveraging normal-hearing datasets to address data scarcity. Developed and evaluated both subject-specific and generalizable models to improve speech comprehension in noisy environments.
Software Developer at Newgen Software Technologies
October 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Led agile software development lifecycle for Newgen products using Java and JavaScript. Built secure RESTful APIs for banking services with Python and JSP servlets. Coordinated with Indian banks for enterprise content and workflow management deployments. Conducted code cleaning, reviews, and unit testing to ensure production-ready software focusing on quality, performance, and efficiency.
Python Developer Intern at Kubix Square
July 31, 2020 - August 26, 2025
Developed a Chrome extension using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to highlight webpage elements on hover. Automated web scraping and content retrieval with Beautiful Soup, Scrapy, and Selenium. Created web crawlers and browser automation scripts delivering functional and efficient Google plugin.

Education

M.Sc. in Data Science at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nuremberg
October 1, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Bachelor of Information Technology (IT) at St. Francis Institute of Technology, Mumbai University
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2021

Qualifications

Certificate on Machine Learning models and AI using Python
January 1, 2019 - August 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Financial Services

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