I want to lead cross-functional engineering programs where I can set clear roadmaps, mentor engineers, and deliver production-ready software -ideally at the intersection of AI/ML and systems engineering.
Malisa Marijan
@malisamarijan
Engineering Leader · Applied & Generative AI │ Sensor Fusion & Perception · PhD in ECE
What I'm looking for
I'm an engineering leader with a PhD in ECE and over a decade of R&D experience across automotive, medtech, and semiconductor manufacturing. My core work spans signal processing, sensor fusion, and computer vision. I bridge science, engineering, and business, leading cross-functional teams and driving projects from early research through to production.
Beyond my industry work, I'm building AI-powered applications — including an end-to-end image pipeline and conversational AI, with a focus on cloud-based deployment. I also explore multimodal approaches and create with AI in text, image, and video.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Machine Learning Consultant
Independent Contractor (Multiple Clients)
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Developed a biomedical signal contaminant classifier using SVM and CNN-based deep learning approaches. Built YOLO-based object localization for agricultural computer vision, extended chronological age estimation from dental X-rays using CNN and GANs, and contributed a U-Net segmentation model for salt deposit detection in seismic images.
Education
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University of Rochester
Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2008 - 2012
Earned a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Rochester (2008–2012).
University of Rochester
Master of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2006 - 2008
Earned an MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Rochester (2006–2008).
University of Belgrade
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
2000 - 2005
Earned a BSc in Electrical Engineering at the University of Belgrade (2000–2005).
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