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Andrea Maria Cunningham

@andreamariacunningha

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Computational linguist specializing in NLP and data analysis.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to leverage my skills in NLP and data analysis while contributing to innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

I am a dedicated computational linguist with a strong focus on natural language processing and data analysis. Currently, I work remotely in Germany, where I process and refine large-scale monolingual text datasets, ensuring data quality and accuracy. My experience includes evaluating AI-generated text outputs, which contributes to data validation and model fine-tuning, showcasing my ability to bridge the gap between linguistics and technology.

My academic background includes a Master’s degree in Computational Linguistics from Universität Stuttgart, where I have honed my skills in Python, statistical analysis, and machine learning algorithms. I have also worked on various projects, including annotating and organizing speech datasets for language documentation and developing a relational database for managing musical metadata. My passion for linguistics and technology drives me to continually seek innovative solutions in the field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Linguist

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Appen

Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Extracted and annotated semantic information from user-bot interactions using label ontologies. Optimized spoken dialogue system performance through detailed linguistic analysis.

Linguistic Annotation Semantic Analysis Dialogue Systems Label Ontologies Optimization

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Computational Linguist

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DeepL

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)

Processed and refined large-scale monolingual text datasets, ensuring data quality and accuracy. Evaluated AI-generated text outputs, contributing to data validation and model fine-tuning.

Python XML Statistical Analysis Data Quality

Audio Annotator

The Language Conservancy

Aug 2019 - Feb 2020 (6 months)

Annotated and organized speech datasets from field recordings of native Crow speakers for language documentation. Ensured structural consistency for dictionary integration.

Speech Datasets

Research Assistant

Northwestern University Hearing Aid Laboratory

Jun 2016 - Oct 2016 (4 months)

Managed the data pipeline for curating, processing, and analyzing speech data for digital hearing aid testing. Used Praat to annotate phonological and prosodic features and conducted scheduling and audiometry and otoscopy exams.

Data Pipelines Praat Phonological Annotation Audiometry Otoscopy

Auxiliar de Conversación

IES La Jara, Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte

Oct 2018 - May 2019 (7 months)

Planned and taught English lessons to students aged 11 to 17. Engaged students in cultural immersion activities to enhance their linguistic competence.

Cultural Immersion Linguistic Competency Classroom Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universität Stuttgart

Master of Science, Computational Linguistics

Activities and societies: Thesis title: Decoding the Baroque: Development of a Novel Dataset for Transformer-Based Harmonic Analysis of Flute Music.

Focused on Natural Language Processing, Python, research methods, deep learning, and machine learning algorithms. Studied speech processing and statistical methods for data analysis.

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Music, Flute Performance and Linguistics

Grade: 3.76 out of 4.0

Completed a double major in Flute Performance and Linguistics, gaining comprehensive knowledge in both artistic and analytical disciplines. Coursework included music theory, performance techniques, and linguistic analysis.