Search by tag «Big Data and Machine Learning» 6 results
Student Spotlight: Pranay Shreshth, India
Some students follow trends; others follow questions. Pranay Shreshth belongs to the second group. Now studying big data and machine learning at ITMO on a semester-long exchange, he brings with him a sharp analytical mind, a love for problem-solving, and the quiet confidence of someone who simply enjoys learning how things work.
27.11.2025
Student Spotlight: Hamzah Abdallah Al-Abdelaziz, Jordan
Meet Hamzah, a bright and curious learner from Jordan whose enthusiasm for discovery shines through everything he does. Currently studying Russian in ITMO’s Foundation Program, he’s about to enter the world of big data and ML for his Master’s degree next year. In this interview, Hamzah shares what drives his passion for data, how he’s adapting to life in Russia, and why he believes every challenge here is an opportunity to grow.
13.11.2025
Student Spotlight: Jorge J. Sosa Briseño, Mexico
Jorge isn’t your typical data science student. Born and raised in Mexico, with a background in industrial physics, he came to ITMO looking for more than just technical skills. He came searching for meaning! For him, big data and machine learning aren’t just tools; they’re a way to make sense of the world, to find patterns in the noise. In St. Petersburg, Jorge has found not only a place to study, but also a community, friendships, and a new way of seeing himself. Read on.
04.09.2025
Student Spotlight: Bakhtiar Rasheed, Pakistan
When Bakhtiar Rasheed arrived in St. Petersburg, it wasn’t just the weather and elegant European architecture that left an impression – it was the chance to be part of a technological future shaped by cutting-edge tech. In this interview, he shares his first impressions, future ambitions, and what learning Russian is really like.
19.06.2025
Student Spotlight: Abdallah Essa, Egypt
With a background in computer science and a full scholarship via the Open Doors contest, Master’s student Abdallah Essa is now diving deep into the world of big data and machine learning at ITMO University. In this interview, he shares what inspires him, how he's navigating life in Russia, and much more.
29.05.2025
Student Spotlight: Joullanar Ali, Syria
She can explain the intricacies of Russian verbs, play a solid game of ping pong, and tell you why data is the new oil – all in the same conversation! Meet Joullanar Ali, a future big data specialist from Syria who’s currently mastering Russian at ITMO before diving into her Master’s studies. Insightful, adaptable, and quietly ambitious, she’s not just learning new systems but reprogramming her own.
17.04.2025