Eva Martin
Data Science Researcher | Helsinki, Finland
Email: evammun@gmail.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/profile
My Journey
I'm a data scientist (MSc, Distinction) who discovered a passion for analytical problem-solving during what was initially a successful but unplanned international finance career. After spending 8+ years in progressively senior roles managing strategic analysis for billion-dollar operations, I realized that my most rewarding work lay in spotting hidden patterns, asking better questions, and building compelling data stories that changed minds.
That investigative streak led me to formal study in Data Science & AI at University of London - Goldsmiths, where I specialized in machine learning, computer vision, and generative models. My thesis focused on improving disaster image classification through modern generative approaches, demonstrating that vision models significantly outperform traditional CNN approaches for crisis informatics applications.
Rather than pursuing the obvious path of leveraging my corporate experience for immediate senior roles, I chose to pivot toward research applications where I can combine strategic analytical thinking with cutting-edge data science to tackle meaningful challenges. I'm seeking research-oriented roles where intellectual fulfillment and social impact take priority over financial optimization.
Current Research Focus
Crisis Informatics: Improving disaster image classification through modern generative approaches and foundation models, with applications in humanitarian response.
Computer Vision: Benchmarking vision models against traditional CNN approaches for real-world crisis response imagery analysis.
Interdisciplinary Applications: Seeking diverse research domains from environmental analysis to social research where data science creates meaningful impact.
What Drives Me
I'm genuinely excited by intellectual variety and interdisciplinary approaches. My ideal day might involve analyzing tidal patterns to inform search operations, then switching to using ML for improving assistive communication devices, then studying ancient migration patterns through DNA analysis. I thrive on the kind of analytical challenges where domain expertise meets technical innovation.
Core Strengths
Analytical Leadership
Eight years managing international strategic analysis, with a proven track record of turning complex data into actionable insights that influence million-dollar decisions.
Cross-Domain Translation
Skilled at bridging technical and strategic perspectives, communicating complex analytical findings to diverse stakeholders across cultural and disciplinary boundaries.
Research Applications
Particular interest in crisis informatics, computer vision, and LLM applications, with hands-on experience in experimental design and methodology development.
Why Research
After years of optimizing profit margins and market share, I'm seeking work with direct social impact. Research appeals to me because it combines intellectual rigor with the potential for meaningful contribution to knowledge and society. I'm particularly drawn to interdisciplinary projects where data science methodologies can address real-world challenges in domains like crisis response, environmental analysis, or social research.
Personal Context
Based in Helsinki, Finland, where my husband works as a university professor. Native English and Spanish speaker with professional French and conversational Italian. I value authenticity over polish, prefer collaborative environments to isolated work, and believe the best analytical insights come from combining rigorous methodology with genuine intellectual curiosity.