Natalia Chowaniec

Software Engineer with experience in full-stack development, AI evaluation, data analysis, and simulation-based systems. Strong background in analytical problem-solving, software testing, database-driven applications, and Agile development.

AI Model Evaluation Specialist at Handshake AI (2026-03 – Present)

• Evaluated 500+ multimodal AI tasks, assessing LLM outputs for accuracy, reasoning quality, and instruction adherence across text, image, video, and audio.
• Identify and document factual errors, logical inconsistencies, and prompt-alignment failures using structured evaluation criteria to support model quality improvements.
• Perform quality assurance across image/video editing, audio transcription and translation, and prompt-response evaluation, providing technical feedback to support model refinement.

Drone Software Engineering Intern at Valqari (2024-10 – 2025-04)

• Accelerated preliminary drone flight testing by ~85%, shortening test cycles from 20-30 minutes to 3-4 minutes using Python, Gazebo, and ArduPilot SITL to validate autonomous waypoint behavior before real world deployment.
• Executed 120+ simulated flight tests in Ubuntu Linux, configuring autonomous waypoint missions and analyzing flight outputs to troubleshoot and refine drone behavior.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary engineering team, contributing to Agile sprints, mission planning, and iterative software development.

Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens (2020-09 – 2022-07)

• Processed and validated 100+ prescriptions per shift, maintaining accurate patient, medication, prescriber, and insurance information within dispensing systems.
• Resolved prescription and insurance discrepancies by reviewing patient and claim information and coordinating with pharmacists and prescribers.
• Trained new staff members on prescription processing, system use, and accuracy requirements to support consistent daily operations.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Governors State University (2025-05)