Achraf Bennis
@achrafbennis
Ph.D. in Machine Learning with expertise in AI and data science.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate AI researcher and engineer with a Ph.D. in Machine Learning from Université de Toulouse. My work focuses on developing innovative solutions in predictive modeling and survival analysis, particularly in the healthcare sector. As the Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Forelight.ai, I lead the conception and implementation of AI voice and agentic systems, driving R&D efforts to enhance our product offerings.
Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in applying machine learning and deep learning techniques across various projects, including cancer treatment and electricity failure detection. My research has led to the development of algorithms that automate complex processes and improve predictive accuracy. I thrive in collaborative environments and am committed to leveraging technology to solve real-world problems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer
Forelight.ai
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Led the conception and implementation of AI Voice and agentic systems for Forelight's products. Directed associated research and development works, leveraging cloud platforms and advanced AI technologies.
Post-Doc Researcher in ML/Computer Vision
Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Toulouse
Sep 2022 - Apr 2023 (7 months)
Implemented a comprehensive pipeline for leukemia treatment using Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Data Science techniques with computer vision. This involved pre-processing multi-resolution microscopic slides, segmenting cells, and classifying cancer types with customized clustering.
AI Research Engineer
INP-Toulouse — IRIT-ENSEEIHT
Dec 2020 - Nov 2021 (11 months)
Analyzed operator movement from digitized video recordings, transforming time series data for smoothing using mathematical filters like Butterworth and FFT. Implemented a K-means-based clustering method with DTW metric to compare body movement sequences.
AI Research Engineer
ENEDIS
Nov 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years)
Implemented Machine Learning algorithms to automate failure detection in electricity feeders, pre-processing feeder characteristics and failure history data. Developed and compared classical Machine Learning models and Deep Learning approaches for network classification.
Machine Learning Engineer (NLP)
Liebherr Aerospace Toulouse SAS
Mar 2018 - Sep 2018 (6 months)
Pre-processed claim reports using NLP techniques like stemming, stop word removal, and TF-IDF for text representation. Implemented and validated various Machine Learning models to predict claim fairness, deploying validated models via an R Shiny application.
Audio Processing Engineer
IRIT-ENSEEIHT
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018 (2 months)
Pre-processed audio signals and extracted features using Python libraries for automatic speech stress detection. Implemented Machine Learning and Deep Learning models, including CNNs, for accentuation detection, validating models with k-fold cross-validation.
Data Scientist
ENM-ENSEEIHT
Nov 2017 - Jan 2018 (2 months)
Analyzed and pre-processed bank data using statistical and visualization methods to define use cases like churn rate prediction. Implemented and validated various Machine Learning models for defined tasks using Python's Scikit-learn library.
Research Intern
ISAE-SUPAERO
Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (2 months)
Implemented a Deep Learning method (MLP) for solving partial differential equations. Utilized the Scikit-learn and Keras libraries for this research project.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lycée Mohamed V
Preparatory Course, Engineering Preparation
Completed a three-year intensive undergraduate course designed to prepare for competitive entrance examinations to French Engineering Schools. This rigorous program focused on foundational subjects essential for advanced engineering studies.
ENSEEIHT
Engineering Degree, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Pursued an engineering degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, with a specialization in Machine Learning. The curriculum covered advanced topics in data science, algorithms, and artificial intelligence.
Université de Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier
PhD, Deep Learning, Survival Analysis, Predictive Modelling
Obtained a PhD degree focusing on Deep Learning field-agnostic approaches for survival analysis and predictive modelling. Research involved developing novel deep learning methodologies applicable across various domains for time-to-event analysis and forecasting.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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