Vinita Silaparasetty - Open Source Developer

Q: Where is Vinita based?

Vinita is based in Stemwede, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Vinita speak?

Vinita speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Vinita have?

Vinita has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Vinita has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Vinita may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Vinita's latest experience?

Vinita's most recent position is Open Source Developer - Cohort 4 at Protocol Labs Dev Guild .

Q: What companies has Vinita worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vinita has worked for Protocol Labs Dev Guild , Self Employed , Just IT , WBS Coding School , and Coursera .

Q: Which industries is Vinita most experienced in?

Vinita is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Education , and Banking and Finance . Vinita also has some experience in Manufacturing , Media and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas is Vinita most experienced in?

Vinita is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) , Product Development , and Information Technology (IT) . Vinita also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Project Management , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Vinita worked in recently?

Vinita has recently worked in industries like Education , Information Technology (IT) , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Vinita worked in recently?

Vinita has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Stemwede, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

7 months

Open Source Developer - Cohort 4

Protocol Labs Dev Guild

Selected as one of only 38 members accepted globally from 581 applicants.
Brought data science & AI expertise into open-source Web3 ecosystems.

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 6 months

Independent AI Consultant | Global Advisor, Speaker & Mentor

Self Employed

Advised organizations, including a Brazilian fintech, providing strategic AI consultation and delivering comprehensive solution architecture and implementation roadmap.
Designed enterprise-scale customer service automation including RAG implementation, multi-channel integration, and scalable infrastructure with projected significant automation efficiency gains.
Mentored participants in government-sponsored AI/ML programs (e.g., Korea) and supported professionals transitioning into data science and GenAI roles.
Delivered talks since 2018 at international conferences and corporate events, focusing on Generative AI, Agentic AI, and emerging adoption strategies, rated NPS 8.7/10.
Published technical articles and thought pieces for DataCamp, IBM TechXchange Community blog, Medium, and other platforms, simplifying complex AI/ML concepts for a global audience of ~6.2 million learners.
Designed and launched a professional course on AI for Digital Marketing, which received CPD accreditation.
Served as a reviewer for major scientific journals including Elsevier, IEEE, and Oxford Computer Journal.

Sep 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year

London, United Kingdom

Lead Data Science Trainer

Just IT

Mentored 100+ adult learners from non-technical backgrounds to build end-to-end data science projects using Python, Tableau, R, and Power BI.
Structured sample datasets to replicate industry workflows, supporting successful career transitions.
Consistently earned an average student rating of 9/10.

May 2022 - Sep 2022

5 months

London, United Kingdom

Data Science Trainer - Freelance

WBS Coding School

Created supplemental resources (e.g., data cleaning checklist, HTML cheatsheet) that saved ~70 learner hours across a 20-person cohort.
Introduced the 1.5×IQR boxplot rule and implemented it in Python, reducing EDA cycle time by ~40% and improving correct outlier handling across 20 student projects.

Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

2 years 1 month

United Kingdom

Coursera Instructor

Coursera

Launched first data science course on Skillshare in 2017 and expanded into 14 accredited offerings on Coursera as part of the Coursera Project Network.
Developed courses including Intermediate Pandas Python Library for Data Science, Linear Regression, and Multiple Linear Regression in Julia, reaching a global learner base.
Managed course availability during contract period and phased out content according to standard licensing and business model changes.

May 2019 - Jun 2020

1 year 2 months

India

Author

Apress

Contracted to author "Deep Learning Projects Using TensorFlow 2", a project-based technical book.
Researched and developed end-to-end projects, wrote supporting code and explanations, and delivered the manuscript for publication.
Collaborated with editors and technical reviewers to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Delivered three invited talks on data science and initiated a Quora Space for data science enthusiasts.

Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

2 years 1 month

India

Independent Researcher - Affiliated with Trendwise Analytics

Trendwise Analytics

Conducted a two-year applied R&D project combining design principles and early machine learning insights during a mid-degree research break.
Invented a patented Lightweight Dual-Purpose VR Headset design, developed as part of user-centered R&D to validate ergonomic and aesthetic preferences in immersive hardware.
Submitted patent application on 2018-07-20; patent granted on 2024-03-14.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (6.5 years), Education (6 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), Manufacturing (2 years), and Media and Entertainment (1 year).

Information Technology

Education

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Media and Entertainment

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Research and Development (5.5 years), Product Development (4.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), Strategy (2.5 years), Project Management (2 years), and Business Intelligence (1 year).

Research and Development

Product Development

Information Technology

Strategy

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Summary

I help organizations and professionals adopt AI/ML responsibly and at scale.

Generative AI Consulting & Advisory: Designed and delivered AI roadmaps and RAG-based automation for fintech and enterprise clients.
Innovation: Granted a patent for a dual-purpose VR headset (2024) and contribute to open-source ecosystems (Protocol Labs, CrewAI).
Cross-Disciplinary Applications: Applied data science to diverse fields — from medical AI research in my MSc dissertation to marketing analytics in my Coursera courses — demonstrating the ability to translate ML methods across industries.
Training & Enablement: Trained 16,000+ learners globally, mentored career changers into data science roles, and designed accredited Generative AI programs.
Thought Leadership: Author (Apress), Peer Reviewer (Elsevier, IEEE, Oxford), and Speaker (NPS 8.7/10 across international conferences).

Skills

Machine Learning
Deep Learning

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

Newcastle University

Master of Science, Data Science · Data Science · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Jun 2014 - May 2019

Garden City University

Bachelor of Science, Fashion & Apparel Design | Innovation and Cross-Disciplinary Research · Fashion & Apparel Design · Bengaluru, India

Certifications & licenses

Andrew Ng's Neural Networks And Deep Learning

Certified Peer Reviewer Generative AI Programs

Introduction To Data Science In Python And Applications

Multi AI Agent Systems With CrewAI

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Vinita based?

Vinita is based in Stemwede, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Vinita speak?

Vinita speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Vinita have?

Vinita has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Vinita has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Vinita may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Vinita be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Vinita would be well-suited for roles such as: Open Source Developer - Cohort 4, Independent AI Consultant | Global Advisor, Speaker & Mentor, Lead Data Science Trainer.

What is Vinita's latest experience?

Vinita's most recent position is Open Source Developer - Cohort 4 at Protocol Labs Dev Guild.

What companies has Vinita worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vinita has worked for Protocol Labs Dev Guild, Self Employed, Just IT, WBS Coding School, and Coursera.

Which industries is Vinita most experienced in?

Vinita is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Education, and Banking and Finance. Vinita also has some experience in Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Vinita most experienced in?

Vinita is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Product Development, and Information Technology (IT). Vinita also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Vinita worked in recently?

Vinita has recently worked in industries like Education, Information Technology (IT), and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Vinita worked in recently?

Vinita has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Vinita's education?

Vinita holds a Master in Data Science from Newcastle University and a Bachelor in Fashion & Apparel Design from Garden City University.

Does Vinita have any certificates?

Vinita has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Andrew Ng's Neural Networks And Deep Learning, Certified Peer Reviewer Generative AI Programs, and Introduction To Data Science In Python And Applications.

What is the availability of Vinita?

Vinita is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Vinita?

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