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Ali User

@aliuser9

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Aspiring machine learning engineer with a focus on innovative solutions.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for growth in machine learning and software development.

I am currently pursuing a BSc in Computing Science with a minor in Math at the University of Alberta, where I have developed a strong foundation in algorithms, machine learning, and software engineering. My academic journey has been complemented by hands-on experience as a Research Assistant on the CoCo-POI project, where I co-authored a federated learning system that achieved over 90% accuracy on privacy-preserving tasks. This role allowed me to implement advanced techniques such as sparse compression and neighbor aggregation, significantly enhancing the system's efficiency.

In addition to my research, I have been working as a Freelance Developer and ML Engineer, where I have built full-stack web applications and deployed sentiment classifiers with impressive accuracy. My projects, such as InstruDetector and AskEngine, showcase my ability to leverage technologies like FastAPI, PyTorch, and PostgreSQL to create innovative solutions. I am passionate about utilizing my skills in machine learning and software development to contribute to impactful projects in the tech industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Developer / ML Engineer

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Independent Contractor

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Built full-stack web applications with REST APIs, serving over 10 users. Deployed sentiment classifiers with 80%+ accuracy and designed over 20 branded assets for social campaigns.

Full Stack REST APIs Web Development

Research Assistant - CoCo-POI Project

Concordia University

Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 (5 months)

Co-authored CoCo-POI, a federated learning system for POI recommendation. Reduced communication size by 30% via sparse compression and neighbor aggregation, achieving over 90% accuracy on privacy-preserving POI tasks.

Federated Learning POI Recommendation Machine Learning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Alberta

BSc in Computing Science; Math Minor, Computing Science

Activities and societies: Dean’s Honor Roll (2022)

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computing Science with a minor in Mathematics. Coursework included Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning I/II, Databases, Software Engineering, Advanced Calculus III/IV, Linear Algebra I/II, and Numerical Methods.