Mariia Ivashchenko

Provide multilingual (EN/RU/CN) linguistic and cultural evaluations of LLM outputs, engineer and optimize prompts to improve contextual accuracy, and deliver insight reports to inform model training and localization strategy.

Developed and executed targeted sales strategies for Russia and Eastern Europe, achieving 120-130% YoY growth, secured 4 strategic B2B partnerships and acquired 20+ B2C clients, and led international product promotion to drive revenue.

Led strategic market expansion initiatives and managed multicultural teams to increase regional sales and ensure successful delivery of complex projects.

Facilitated international collaborations and organized exchange programs and events between Russia and China, managing communications and logistics with government and academic stakeholders.

Oversaw market entry strategies and conducted market analyses that supported successful new product launches and regional growth.

Taught Chinese language and literature courses, designed seminars on Chinese cultural studies, and supervised undergraduate and graduate research projects.

Completed a certificate course on the ethics of artificial intelligence focusing on ethical frameworks and responsible AI practices.

Completed a series of conflict studies courses represented by digital badges.

Completed an introductory certificate in international humanitarian law.

Completed a certificate on protection of cultural property related to peace operations and heritage protection.

Completed Responsible AI for Developers certificate modules covering fairness, interpretability, privacy, and security.

Completed an advanced prompt engineering certificate focused on practical prompt design and LLM interaction techniques.

Completed the Entrepreneurship Specialization certificate covering fundamentals of business creation and startup strategy.

Participated in the Visiting Camp for the 11th Chinese Bridge Competition and received a certificate.

Grade: GPA 4.0 (WES verified)

Completed BA and MA degrees in Cultural Studies (Chinese Culture) with a WES-verified GPA of 4.0.

Completed a teacher training program focused on Chinese language instruction methodologies.

Completed a diploma in Chinese language supported by the Ministry of Education Mandarin Enrichment Scholarship.