I am an experienced data scientist and researcher with a proven track record of leading ML-driven projects in biotechnology and molecular engineering. I thrive on turning complex data into actionable insights, building predictive models, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams from concept to deployment. With extensive experience at Basel ETH collaboration and academia in Sumy, I am a collaborative, goal-oriented professional who communicates clearly and fosters innovation. I adapt to demanding environments and pursue continuous improvement through reproducible research and scalable ML workflows.

Dr. Olena Protsenko

I am an experienced data scientist and researcher with a proven track record of leading ML-driven projects in biotechnology and molecular engineering. I thrive on turning complex data into actionable insights, building predictive models, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams from concept to deployment. With extensive experience at Basel ETH collaboration and academia in Sumy, I am a collaborative, goal-oriented professional who communicates clearly and fosters innovation. I adapt to demanding environments and pursue continuous improvement through reproducible research and scalable ML workflows.

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I am an experienced data scientist and researcher with a proven track record of leading ML-driven projects in biotechnology and molecular engineering. I thrive on turning complex data into actionable insights, building predictive models, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams from concept to deployment.

With extensive experience at Basel ETH collaboration and academia in Sumy, I am a collaborative, goal-oriented professional who communicates clearly and fosters innovation. I adapt to demanding environments and pursue continuous improvement through reproducible research and scalable ML workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior researcher/data scientist at University of Basel (in cooperation with ETH Zurich)
May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025
Senior researcher and data scientist applying machine learning to biotechnology. Led predictive modeling and data processing pipelines for advanced biological projects, including ML-based protein phenotype prediction, data transformation, and end-to-end ML workflows. Conducted scripting for analysis/visualization and contributed to QM/MM quantum chemical calculations as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
Senior researcher/data scientist at Artificial Metalloenzymes Laboratory, NCCR MSE Center
May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Projects included computing electric fields in metalloenzymes, protein data processing, and developing analysis/visualization scripts for designed enzymes. Conducted QM/MM geometry optimizations and explored structure prediction using deep learning models, including generative models.
Leading data engineer/scientist at chAIron, Zurich, Switzerland
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Developed algorithms for accessing, processing and analyzing biomedical data; trained and deployed AI models in real-world health applications.
Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department of Computer Science at Sumy State University, Ukraine
August 1, 2001 - April 1, 2022
Managed academic activities; supervised Bachelor's, Master's and postdoctoral students; contributed to research and teaching in computer science.
Deputy Head, Scientific Education Centre WellcomIT at WellcomIT
February 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Management, planning and implementation of the education center’s activities; development of international teaching initiatives.
Deputy Head, Department of Computer Science at Sumy State University, Ukraine
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
International research and teaching activities in the field of machine learning; development and implementation of e-learning programs.
Associate Professor, Lecturer at Sumy State University, Ukraine
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2022
Supervision of Bachelor's, Master's and postdoctoral students; teaching in data analysis, algorithms and data processing.
Assistant Professor at Sumy State University, Ukraine
August 1, 2001 - August 1, 2004
Teaching in data analysis, algorithms and methods of data processing, statistics.
Manager of International Education at Netcracker Technology, Ukraine
January 1, 2013 - September 1, 2022
Management of specialized courses and mentoring for Java and web technologies; international education initiatives and collaborations.

Education

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Qualifications

Master of Science in Informatics
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
PhD in Physics – Solid State Physics
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Master of Science in Electronics – Applied Physics
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services