Natalia Dyshkant
@nataliadyshkant
Applied research scientist in healthcare AI, turning ML research into evaluation problems for frontier AI models.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
At Outlier, I turned recent ML and AI research into self-contained, verifiable evaluation problems for frontier LLMs. I also wrote reference solutions and graded model responses for correctness and reasoning quality.
At Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), I developed analytical tools for statistical data and prepared technical specifications for software developers. My research has included algorithms for 3D point clouds, facial-asymmetry and orthodontic analysis, time-series forecasting, and document clustering.
At the Higher School of Economics, I researched emerging technologies in aviation and shipbuilding, contributing to technology assessments, risk analyses, and strategic foresight projects. I also co-authored publications on civil shipbuilding and aviation foresight.
I enjoy reading medical and machine-learning research, deciding which ideas are worth testing, and building proof-of-concept approaches that can become clear requirements for engineering teams. I hold a PhD in Computer Science and completed DeepLearning.AI's AI for Medicine Specialization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Consultant
Strigidata
Aug 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Worked as Data Consultant at Strigidata.
AI Model Evaluation Expert (ML & Mathematics)
Outlier
Jun 2026 - Aug 2026 (2 months)
* Read recent ML/AI research papers and turned their new results into self-contained, verifiable evaluation problems that test frontier LLMs on advanced mathematical and algorithmic reasoning.
* Wrote reference solutions and graded responses from multiple AI models for correctness and reasoning quality.
Full-time parenting
Career Break
May 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Focused on family and relocated to Canada.
Senior Research Scientist
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
Feb 2014 - Apr 2020 (6 years 2 months)
Senior Research Scientist at Research Computing Center of Lomonosov Moscow State University.
* Developed analytical tools for processing and interpreting statistical data.
* Prepared technical specifications and documentation for software developers.
* Participated in grant-funded research projects and contributed to the preparation of scientific publications and reports.
Research Scientist
Higher School of Economics
Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 (2 years 9 months)
Research Scientist at the International Research and Educational Foresight Centre, Higher School of Economics (HSE University).
* Contributed to three strategic foresight and technology roadmapping projects (2011–2014), supporting long-term technology planning and innovation strategies.
* Conducted in-depth research on emerging technologies in aviation and shipbuilding, including technology assess
Analyzed high-dimensional datasets in R, identifying key predictors through correlation and feature analysis, and reported findings to the client.
Team Lead
Center for Information Research
Jun 2008 - Jan 2014 (5 years 7 months)
* Led a team of 3 and built conversion tools that automated 40-50 document collections in UIS RUSSIA, an integrated information system with ~3M documents.
* Contributed to 8 registered software programs and databases for statistical data analysis.
* Improved analytical services for databases used by 350+ institutions and 4,000+ individual users.
* Wrote technical specifications for the software de
Lecturer
International University in Moscow (IUM)
Sep 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 8 months)
Courses taught:
* Informatics.
* Information Technologies in Management.
Software Engineer
Center for Information Research
Sep 2005 - May 2008 (2 years 8 months)
* Designed data conversion logic across multiple formats using C#.
* Developed algorithms for automatic document labeling through clustering techniques in VBA.
* Implemented a graphical module for data visualization using JavaScript.
* Created a module for computing derived variables, including dynamic and time series indicators, and calculating correlation coefficients for the Agrarian Statistics
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DeepLearning.AI
AI for Medical Prognosis
Jul 2025
DeepLearning.AI
AI for Medical Diagnosis
Jul 2025
DeepLearning.AI
AI for Medicine Specialization
Jul 2025
DeepLearning.AI
AI For Medical Treatment
Jul 2025
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mathematics and Computer Science
2008 - 2011
Yandex School of Data Analysis
Professional Retraining, Computer Science and Data Analysis
2008 - 2010
http://shad.yandex.ru/
Московский Государственный Университет им. М.В. Ломоносова (МГУ)
Master's degree, Applied Mathematics and Informatics
2003 - 2008
Faculty of Computational Mathematics and Cybernetics, Dep. of Mathematical Methods of Forecasting
Studied applied mathematics, computer science, and discrete geometry. Was involved in several computer vision research projects.
Availability
Location
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