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Hi, I am Maria Schoinaki

AI | Data Science Enthusiast

I am a dedicated Computer Science undergraduate at the Athens University of Economics and Business, currently working on my BSc thesis focused on the application of advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques in Natural Language Processing (NLP), with a particular emphasis on explainable AI (XAI). Additionally, I am an AWS AI & ML scholar, currently enhancing my skills in AI programming with Python. Meanwhile, I am studying Applied Data Science and Information Retrieval while also engaging in projects related to computer monitoring.

Professional Experience

System Administrator

AUEB CSLab · Part-time

Mar 2024 - Present · 1 yr
Athens, Attiki, Greece · On-site

As a System Administrator of the Computer Science Educational Laboratories, I ensure the smooth operation of the labs, maintain the computers, and contribute to the development of monitoring software.

  • IT Operations
  • Active Directory

Academic Background

BSc in Computer Science

Athens University of Economics and Business

Sep 2021 - Jun 2025
Athens, Attiki, Greece

Data Science
Data and Knowledge Management

Activities and societies: AUEB CSLab, AUEB NLP Group, AUEB ML Group, AUEB AI Talk

  • 240 ECTS (4-year degree)
  • Grade: 8.71 / 10 (Excellent)

High School Diploma

First High School of Rethymno

Sep 2018 - May 2021
Rehtymon, Crete, Greece

Activities and societies: School Council

  • Grade: 19.9 / 20 (Excellent)

Certifications

AWS Certified AI Programming with Python

Amazon Web Services Certified

January 2025

Certification ID: 21a2ab10-8b40-11ef-a217-1bcd8a164c33

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Credential

Bertelsmann SE & Co. Certified in Foundation of Generative AI

Bertelsmann SE & Co.

January 2025

Certification ID: aa024c1a-b7bc-11ef-b225-5f300bda8b93

  • Generative AI
  • Data Analysis
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning (ML)
Credential

Michigan C2

University of Michigan

August 2018
  • English
  • CEFR Level C2
  • Assesses: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking Skills

Projects

I have several projects that I am particularly proud of, and you can find more information and a complete list of them on my GitHub.



roomie

Roomie is a distributed Airbnb booking system built with Java and Kotlin, leveraging the MapReduce framework for efficient data processing and storage. It features a backend for managing Airbnb listings, reservations, and analytics, and a frontend Android app for customers to search, book, and review accommodations. Roomie supports multi-worker scalability, enabling fast data processing while providing a seamless experience for both managers and customers.

  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • Android
  • MapReduce

Insight Bot

This project is a natural language-driven chatbot developed for the Entersoft Challenge during Makeathon 2024. It enables company managers to interact seamlessly with an SQL-based ERP system, translating natural language queries into SQL commands to retrieve relevant business data. The chatbot provides structured and human-readable responses, making data access more intuitive and efficient.

  • Python
  • NLP
  • Flask
  • API Integration
  • Pandas

IMDb Sentiment Analysis

This project applies machine learning algorithms to analyze sentiment in IMDb movie reviews, distinguishing between positive and negative sentiments.

  • ML
  • Python
  • NumPy
  • Pandas
  • Jupyter Notebook
  • Random Forest
  • Logistic Regression
  • Bernoulli Naive Bayes
  • MLP

Skills

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Contact

Hey there! I appreciate your interest in my work. Whether you have questions, want to collaborate, or just have a great idea to discuss, feel free to reach out. I'm always excited to explore new opportunities and connect with like-minded individuals!