Melissa M.

LLM Trainer & Course Developer

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 11 months

LLM Trainer & Course Developer

LLMs: The Basics & More

  • Design and teach a seminar that explores the inner workings of LLMs and equips participants with the knowledge to craft better prompts and set realistic expectations for what LLMs can actually deliver.
  • Cover different models, offer various prompt strategies, and wrap up with practical case studies relevant to the client’s industry.
Jan 2014 - Present
11 years 11 months

Tech Writer & Researcher

Freelance

  • Research and write articles on the latest technological innovations, contact policies, studies, and insights as a ghost writer for various publications, including Towards Data Science and The Startup.
  • Produce content for a bi-weekly German newsletter.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
2 years

Public Policy

Facebook

  • Maintain relationships with politicians, ministries, stakeholders, and safety partners in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
  • Escalate high-level user issues and complaints (IP/legal, technical, optimization queries).
  • Write and translate internal reports and briefing materials.
  • Organize events such as Meet Facebook@BASE_camp and Facebook Talks.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2016
6 years
Berlin, Germany

eContent Developer

Babbel

  • Conceptualize, create, and upload content for various English language learning courses for Babbel’s online and app platforms.
  • Integrate frontend content in the IDE.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 year

eTesting Developer

telc

  • Develop concepts for implementing eTesting alongside paper-based language tests.
  • Conduct research and evaluate market position and competition.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
6 years

Independent Translator

Self-employed

  • Provide technical, policy, and legal translation for Facebook.
  • Deliver academic translation for University of Braunschweig.
  • Perform medical translation for ProBioGen and Epigenomics.
  • Translate arts and leisure materials for Berlin Dance Office and other clients.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 years

eContent Developer

LinguaTV

  • Conceptualize and develop scripts for English film series, video tutorials, and language learning programs.
  • Develop three language courses, including learning materials, interactive lessons (Adobe Captivate, Hot Potatoes), and trainer handbooks.

Summary

Accomplished technology writer with over a decade of experience tracking tech trends for leading companies.

Following a policy role at Facebook, developed a specialized focus on technology regulation and its impact on innovation.

Proven ability to design and launch impactful training courses, including a recent, comprehensive program on large-language model (LLM) implementation for professionals.

Languages

English
Native
German
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 2000

Columbia University

Bachelor’s · Art History, Criticism and Conservation · New York, United States

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