Anna Erdi
Research Engineer & Developer
Software Design & Engineering (MSc). Specializing in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and AI-driven solutions. Based in Vienna, Austria.
Selected work
Projects & Research
Cybersecurity & Cloud
Virtual Cloud Infrastructure for Cyber Exercises
AIT2025
Managed a vulnerable enterprise network on OVH and OpenStack using IaC tools (Packer, Ansible, Terraform) for cyber exercises.
Open-Source Log Data Anomaly Detection
AIT2024
Developed open-source software for detecting anomalies in log data using Python and Pydantic. Implemented CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions.
Industrial Automation
Bending Machine Data Collection System
SCCH2023
Implemented a .NET-based system for collecting and processing data from bending machines, using RabbitMQ and MongoDB.
MongoDB Database for Molding Industry
SCCH2023
Designed and implemented a MongoDB database tailored for the molding industry, focusing on scalability and efficient data retrieval.
AI & Educational Software
AI in Healthcare Educational Software
SCCH2022
Developed educational software using Python and Kivy to demonstrate AI applications in healthcare.
Recommender System with Machine Learning
SCCH2022
Built a machine learning-based recommender system, focusing on personalized recommendations.
DevOps & Automation
CI/CD Pipeline Automation
DevOps2024
Automated CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects, ensuring seamless integration, testing, and deployment.
Deep Learning Model Automation
AIT2022
Automated training and testing cycles for deep learning models using Docker and Kubernetes. Fine-tuned REST APIs with GraphQL.
Urban Simulation & AI
Urban Design Simulations
AIT2021
Developed simulations for urban design projects, leveraging deep learning.
MSc Thesis: LLM-Driven Browser Automation
Academic | AIT2025
Simulated realistic web user behavior using LLM-driven browser automation for IDS datasets.
Career
Work Experience
Junior Research Engineer
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH06/2024 – 12/2025 — Vienna, Austria
Department: Digital Safety & Security
- Virtual cloud infrastructure management of a vulnerable enterprise network on OVH and OpenStack using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools such as Packer, Ansible, and Terraform for cyber exercises
- Setup of CI/CD pipeline in GitHub Actions
- Exploit development for cyber exercises
- Mining log data for intrusion detection systems
- Development of open-source log data anomaly detection software in Python, utilizing Pydantic data models
- Containerized services using Docker
Researcher and Software Developer
Software Competence Center Hagenberg GmbH06/2022 – 04/2024 — Hagenberg, Austria
Department: Services and Solutions
- Software implementation in .Net using C# for bending machine data collection, utilizing RabbitMQ and MongoDB
- Setup of CI/CD pipeline in Azure DevOps
- Development of educational software demonstrating AI in healthcare using Python's Kivy framework
- Utilization of project management tools like Jira, Confluence
- Machine learning for recommender systems
- Design and implementation of a MongoDB database for molding industry
- Development of a custom Python command-line interface
Research Intern
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH08/2021 – 01/2022 — Vienna, Austria
Department: Department of Energy, Digital Resilient Cities
- Urban design simulations
- Deep learning for image generation
- Automation of training and testing cycles for deep learning models with Docker
- Experimental software deployment on bare metal Kubernetes setup
- REST API fine-tuning with GraphQL
Academic
Education
MSc in Engineering
FH Campus Wien
Vienna, Austria
Field: Software Design and Engineering
Thesis: Simulating Web User Behavior Using LLM-Driven Browser Automation for Realistic IDS Dataset Generation
Credits: 120 ECTS
BSc in Engineering
IMC FH Krems
Krems an der Donau, Austria
Field: Informatics
Thesis: Students' performance prediction with the application of ensemble classification models
Credits: 180 ECTS
BA in Business
IMC FH Krems
Krems an der Donau, Austria
Field: International Wine Business
Credits: 120 ECTS
Skills
Technical Expertise
Programming
Cloud & DevOps
Web Technologies
Databases
Messaging & APIs
Operating Systems
Languages
Contact
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Open to research collaborations, freelance opportunities, and full-time positions.
Based in Vienna, Austria.