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Frederick Zhang

@fzhang

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Canada

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What I'm looking for

I mainly aim for fully-remote, short-term (3-6 month) contracts, but I am also open to permanent positions if the fit is right.

I am an analytical and astute tech professional specializing in AI, machine learning, and data science. With over 10 years of experience in cyber security, I have developed a strong foundation in predictive analytics and vulnerability assessment. My passion lies in generative AI, particularly in attention-based large language models, where I strive to innovate and enhance conversational AI applications.

Currently, I work as an AI Engineer at eXoteric Insights, where I offer freelance services in GenAI engineering and LLM development. My previous role as a Data Scientist at Trend Micro allowed me to participate in cutting-edge research and develop solutions that significantly improved technical support operations through the implementation of a chatbot utilizing local LLMs. I am committed to leveraging my skills to drive advancements in AI technologies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AI Engineer

Current

eXoteric Insights

Dec 2024 - Present (6 months)

Freelance developer specializing in GenAI engineering, LLM development, and providing data science and machine learning solutions.

LLM Data Science Machine Learning Python SQL TensorFlow PyTorch Anaconda

Data Scientist

Trend Micro

Dec 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years)

Conducted machine learning and GenAI research, predictive analytics on software vulnerability data, and developed a RAG chatbot using Llama 2 for technical support.

Machine Learning Predictive Analytics Python LLaMA 2 SQL

Security Researcher

Trend Micro

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)

Researched vulnerabilities in enterprise software, performed open source code analysis, and wrote exploits in Python/Perl as part of Trend Micro Security Research.

Communication Skills Python SQL Problem Solving AWS

Consultant

TELUS Corporation

Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years)

Researched vulnerabilities in enterprise software, performed open source code analysis, and wrote exploits in Python/Perl as part of TELUS Security Labs.

Python Perl

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Liverpool

Master of Science, Computer Security

Grade: Merit

Completed a Master of Science Degree in Computer Security with Merit, focusing on advanced topics in cybersecurity and information assurance.

Fanshawe College

Graduate Certificate, Information Security Management

Grade: President’s Honour Roll

Earned a Graduate Certificate in Information Security Management, recognized on the President’s Honour Roll for outstanding academic performance.

University of Toronto

Honours Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: High Distinction

Achieved an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science with High Distinction, covering core principles of computer science and software development.