Ameeth SooklallAS
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Ameeth Sooklall

@ameethsooklall

AI Software Engineer specializing in machine learning and data science.

South Africa

What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth in AI and machine learning.

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

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Current

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.

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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.

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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 logoUK

University of KwaZulu-Natal

PhD, Computer Science

2025 - 2027

Research Topic: Computational Methods for Ontology Selection.

University of KwaZulu-Natal logoUK

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 logoUK

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 logoUK

University of KwaZulu-Natal

BSc, Computer Science and Information Technology

2017 - 2020

Subject Areas: Computer Science, Information Systems and Technology.

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