Mahmoud Salim
@mahmoudsalim
Senior Machine Learning Engineer with 6 years of experience in data science and AI
What I'm looking for
As a seasoned Machine Learning Engineer, I leverage my expertise in building scalable machine learning systems and driving innovation through advanced AI technologies. My work spans developing state-of-the-art models in NLP and information retrieval, automating workflows with LLMs, and creating robust production pipelines. I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging technical expertise with business acumen to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful results.
I'm passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI, aiming to continue building intelligent systems that drive real-world impact. With a strong background in data science and AI, I've consistently delivered impactful solutions, from enhancing job-matching algorithms to fine-tuning LLMs for domain-specific applications.
Throughout my career, I've worked on various projects, including developing machine learning models to evaluate freelancer experience levels, designing advanced NLP pipelines, and engineering syntactic and semantic search systems. I'm well-versed in utilizing tools like Elasticsearch, FAISS, Weights & Biases, and Databricks MLFlow for ML experiment tracking and evaluation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer
Upwork Inc.
Feb 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years 6 months)
As a Data Scientist at Upwork, I improved job matching and recommendations using advanced NLP techniques. I managed high-impact projects from feature design to production deployment, enhancing the platform's capabilities with machine learning models and automation pipelines.
Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer
WideBot
May 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 9 months)
At WideBot, I developed NLP algorithms for Arabic-focused chatbots, achieving high accuracy in classification and information extraction tasks. I built and maintained machine learning models and managed large datasets to enhance chatbot performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nile University
Master's degree, Data Science and Machine Learning
2022 -
Pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science and Machine Learning, emphasizing advanced machine learning techniques, data analysis, and artificial intelligence applications.
Modern Academy For Engineering And Technology
Bachelor of Science, Communication and Electronics Engineering
2013 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Electronics Engineering, focusing on the principles of electronics, communication systems, and engineering practices.
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