Ameeth Sooklall
@ameethsooklall
AI Software Engineer specializing in machine learning and data science.
What I'm looking for
I am an AI Software Engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and a passion for leveraging artificial intelligence to solve complex problems. Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, I have a proven track record of applying machine learning and data science techniques in real-world applications, particularly in the telecommunications sector.
Throughout my academic journey, I have achieved significant milestones, including earning my MSc with summa cum laude honors and receiving the Best Paper Award at the Pan-African AI and Smart Systems Conference. My experience includes developing innovative solutions such as ML models for telecom optimization, which have saved considerable time and resources. I am committed to continuous learning and contributing to impactful projects that drive technological advancement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Software Engineer
WIM Technologies
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)
As an AI Software Engineer, I worked on the Unison software for telecom optimization and management, applying AI and ML techniques to enhance system performance. My role involved developing machine learning models for various telecommunications applications.
Assistant Property Valuer
Urban Property Valuers
Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (6 months)
Performed valuations of residential properties for banking purposes using the Comparable Sales Method to determine market values for various applications.
Tutor
Self-Employed
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 (6 months)
Provided tutoring services for Mathematics to grade 12 students, focusing on enhancing their understanding and performance in the subject.
Tutor
SA Tutors
May 2019 - Jul 2019 (2 months)
Tutored high school students in Mathematics, Mathematics Literacy, and Information Technology, helping them improve their academic performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of KwaZulu-Natal
PhD, Computer Science
2025 - 2027
Research Topic: Computational Methods for Ontology Selection.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
MSc, Computer Science
2022 - 2022
Grade: summa cum laude
Research Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Computational Intelligence.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
BSc Honours, Computer Science
2021 - 2021
Grade: cum laude
Subject Areas: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Optimisation, Modelling, Deep Learning Neural Networks, Cryptography, Network Security.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
BSc, Computer Science and Information Technology
2017 - 2020
Subject Areas: Computer Science, Information Systems and Technology.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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