mina Karagoz

I've built a local domain-specific LLM platform for scientific research, combining RAG, LoRA fine-tuning, citation-based retrieval, and private deployment workflows. I also provide pro bono technical advising to a University of Antwerp research team on local LLM deployment, domain adaptation, and workflow optimization.

For my capstone open-source project, I developed document ingestion, semantic retrieval, model comparison, role-based administration, and fine-tuning workflows using Python, React, TypeScript, FastAPI, vLLM, LangChain, ChromaDB, PostgreSQL, Docker, and LoRA. I facilitated faculty walkthroughs and translated stakeholder feedback into workflow and UI improvements.

I've also built a Claude and Python workflow automation suite for stakeholder-email classification, with JSON outputs, confidence-based escalation, human review safeguards, testing, and cost evaluation.

Alongside AI work, I founded Eyesight VR by Minasso.tech and lead development of Unreal Engine educational simulations for children. My game development projects include BloodReign, Cube Factory VR, an AI-powered NPC and character-portrait workflow, and a published Guess the Word game.