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Welcome to the heart of the DDSA Mentoring Programme – our dedicated mentors. As we prepare for the third edition of our programme, we invite you to meet the inspiring individuals guiding our mentees on their data science journeys. Our mentors come from diverse backgrounds, including students, data scientists, professors, and professionals, all united by their passion for fostering growth within Denmark’s data science community.

To make the most of our mentor profiles, use the search field to find specific skills such as ‘NLP’, ‘life science’, ‘teamwork’, and more. This feature allows you to connect with mentors who have the expertise you’re interested in, making it easier to navigate through our rich spectrum of knowledge and experience. Explore, learn, and connect with the future leaders of data science through the DDSA Mentoring Programme. 

Kübra Altinel

Position: Machine Learning Engineer
Categories: Mentors 2026/2027
Location: Archon Tech, Region Hovedstaden

Background

I hold a PhD and postdoc in computational biology and probabilistic ML from the University of Copenhagen, where I developed a Bayesian deep learning model now tied to a pending EU patent. I currently work as an ML engineer at Archon Tech, building production AI in finance. My expertise spans probabilistic modelling, LLM evaluation, and compliance-aligned AI under EU AI Act and GDPR. I mentor at High5Girls and the Danish Data Science Academy, and was recently recognized as one of Denmark’s 100 Women in AI and recipient of the IDA Agnes & Betzy Award for DEI in STEM.

Motivation

I want to join the DDSA Mentoring Programme again, because the path into a technical career is rarely as clear as it looks from the outside. My own route across computational biology, machine learning, and industry taught me how much difference honest conversations with experienced people can make. Having worked across nine countries and four continents, I have learned to listen across different cultural contexts and tailor my support to where someone actually is. I was previously a mentor at DDSA and I want to bring that commitment back into the community.

Skills, expertise and interests

  • Data analytics
  • MLOps
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data management
  • Data modelling
  • Deep learning
  • DevOps
  • Machine learning

Kübra Altinel

Machine Learning Engineer

Background I hold a PhD and postdoc in computational biology...

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