Ahmed Dawod
@ahmeddawod
Senior Machine Learning Engineer passionate about impactful AI solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with a strong passion for applying machine learning to solve life-changing problems. My journey has taken me through various domains, including fintech, natural language processing, and computer vision, where I have developed innovative solutions that drive significant impact. Currently, I am engaged in R&D with ML models and LLMs in the pharmaceutical sector, where I manage projects and leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance healthcare outcomes.
Throughout my career, I have built efficient NLG content writers, developed user intent classifiers, and created tools for information extraction and question answering. My experience spans multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch, allowing me to adapt to diverse project requirements. I thrive in collaborative environments and am committed to continuous learning and exploration of new domains to further my impact in the field of machine learning.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Machine Learning Research Engineer
MarketMuse
Jan 2019 - Oct 2022 (3 years 9 months)
Built one of the first efficient NLG content writers and a search user intent classifier. Developed information extraction and question answering tools, and maintained backend services for ML products.
Data Science Consultant
AOA Dx
Aug 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Assisted with data science and modeling work specifically on ovarian cancer diagnosis. Utilized various ML and data processing tools for biomedical research.
Data Scientist
PayMob Solutions
Aug 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Built an alternative scoring system for non-banked populations using phone and social media data. Analyzed millions of daily financial data points and built models for business decisions and predicting customer churn.
Teaching Assistant
Mansoura University – CS Department
Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 (5 years 11 months)
Conducted programming labs and drove Machine Learning research groups to generate revenue for the school. Mentored out-of-the-box student graduation projects to win competitions.
Freelancer Developer
Freelancer.com
Jan 2009 - Dec 2017 (8 years 11 months)
Worked as a freelancer developer on various project types, maintaining a high reputation and on-time rating. Utilized a wide range of programming languages, frameworks, and database systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Purdue University
Masters, Computer Science (Machine Learning Focus)
Grade: GPA: 3.04
Activities and societies: A member of the Boiler Out volunteering group at Purdue for 4 semesters. Did 40+ hours of volunteering work.
Pursued a Master's degree with a specialization in Machine Learning. Focused on advanced concepts and applications in the field of computer science.
Mansoura University
Pre-Masters, Computer Science
Completed pre-Master's studies in Computer Science. Built foundational knowledge essential for advanced research and postgraduate programs.
Mansoura University
Bachelors, Computer Science
Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Covered core principles and practical applications of computer science.
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