Alyona Galyeva
About Alyona Galyeva
Alyona Galyeva is the Head of Data and AI at Thoughtworks, where she has worked since 2022. She has a Master's degree in Management from Odesa National Economic University and has held various roles in AI and data engineering across multiple organizations.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Alyona Galyeva serves as the Head of Data and AI at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on leading initiatives related to data and artificial intelligence, leveraging her extensive experience in the field. Additionally, she works as a Principal MLOps and Data Engineer, contributing to the development and implementation of AI and data solutions. Her work is based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
Previous Experience at LINKIT
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Alyona worked at LINKIT from 2020 to 2022. She held multiple roles, including AI & Data Engineering Squad Tech Lead, Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Principal Data Engineer, and Data and AI Solution Architect. Her responsibilities included leading technical teams and developing AI-driven solutions in a hybrid work environment located in De Meern, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Educational Background
Alyona Galyeva obtained her Master's degree in Management from Odesa National Economic University, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. Prior to this, she attended Math Lyceum 'Priority' from 2000 to 2003, focusing on Mathematics and Statistics. This educational foundation has contributed to her expertise in data and AI.
Community Involvement
Alyona actively participates in the tech community by organizing PyLadies Amsterdam, a group dedicated to supporting women in Python programming. This initiative aims to foster inclusivity and encourage more women to engage in programming and technology-related fields.
Recognition and Expertise
Alyona has been recognized as a Microsoft AI MVP, which highlights her contributions and expertise in artificial intelligence. Her professional focus includes building, optimizing, and deploying end-to-end AI and Data Engineering solutions, showcasing her commitment to advancing the field.