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Azin Azarkar

@azinazarkar

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Data Scientist with expertise in ML and LLM solutions.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and allows me to leverage my ML expertise while mentoring others.

As a Data Scientist with 4 years of experience, I have successfully delivered production-grade machine learning (ML) and large language model (LLM) solutions at scale. My work has led to significant improvements, including a 64% reduction in harmful content in marketplaces and an 80% decrease in manual document processing time. I am skilled across the full ML lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, and have a proven track record of mentoring junior talent and driving cross-functional initiatives in areas such as fraud detection, automation, and conversational AI.

During my tenure at Divar, I led the development of an LLM-based fraud detection system that significantly reduced harmful ads. At Tapsi, I built a Python-based OCR platform that achieved 80% accuracy and cut manual effort by 80%. I also spearheaded the development of a voice-based LLM chatbot MVP, which automated driver call initiation and follow-ups, resulting in a 20% reduction in manual support tickets. My experience in optimizing incentive strategies using machine learning has consistently contributed to increased ROI for both drivers and passengers.

In addition to my technical skills, I have a passion for education and have conceptualized and delivered a Data Science curriculum that has enabled over 80 students to secure internships or full-time roles in data science. I believe in fostering growth and providing guidance to aspiring data scientists, ensuring they are well-prepared for their careers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Scientist

Divar

Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 (6 months)

Led end-to-end development of an LLM-based fraud detection system, cutting harmful ads from 1.1% to 0.4% by driving ideation, benchmarking, PoC, data pipelines, and agent implementation. Leveraged clustering to uncover hidden fraud patterns, boosting precision by 60% and recall by 10% in the automated detection system.

LLMs)Fraud Detection Data Pipelines Clustering Machine Learning Python

Data Scientist Senior Expert

Tapsi

Oct 2021 - Aug 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Built a Python-based OCR platform for driver document processing, achieving 80% accuracy and cutting manual effort by 80%. Mentored a junior team member in building a TTS platform, replacing third-party APIs and saving 100% of the cost.

Python TTS API Design Mentorship Machine Learning

Machine Learning Course Owner

Rahnema College

Apr 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 5 months)

Conceptualized and delivered a Data Science curriculum covering Python, SQL, and Machine Learning that enabled 80 students to obtain internships or full-time data science roles post-graduation. Coordinated three Machine Learning online courses and bootcamps, managing logistics and ensuring a smooth learning experience for participants.

Curriculum Development Data Science Python SQL Machine Learning Mentorship

Data Scientist Expert

Tapsi

Jun 2021 - Oct 2021 (4 months)

Optimized driver incentive strategies using machine learning models, resulting in a 20% increase in driver incentive ROI. Owned the AI/model implementation and evaluation for the preview-based passenger incentive product, contributing to a 15% increase in passenger incentive ROI.

Machine Learning AI Model Evaluation Data Analysis Incentive Modeling

Data Scientist Intern

Rahnema College

Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 (2 months)

Implemented a fraud detection module to analyze and identify anomalous service provider scores within Sanjagh’s platform, aiming to prevent artificial promotion. This involved data analysis and the application of relevant algorithms to detect unusual patterns.

Fraud Detection Data Analysis Anomaly Detection Machine Learning Python

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Tehran Shahid Beheshti University

BS Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering

Studied computer engineering principles and practices at Tehran Shahid Beheshti University. Gained foundational knowledge in various aspects of computer science and engineering.