Achraf BennisAB
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Achraf Bennis

@achrafbennis

Ph.D. in Machine Learning with expertise in AI and data science.

France

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation in AI and offers opportunities for impactful research and collaboration.

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

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Current

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

LV

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.

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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.

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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.

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