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Rim Cherri

@rimcherri

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Machine learning and AI researcher specialized in healthcare imaging.

Lebanon

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles applying deep learning to healthcare imaging, collaborative teams, mentorship opportunities, and projects that drive measurable clinical impact.

I am a machine learning and AI researcher with a strong foundation in Computer and Communication Engineering and hands-on experience applying advanced ML techniques to healthcare problems.

During my master's I developed a vertebral fracture detection model using transfer learning and evaluated five deep learning architectures, achieving 96.4% testing accuracy with a ConvNeXT model on an extended segmented dataset.

I have held roles as a research assistant, teaching assistant, graduate assistant, and mentor, contributing to projects in medical imaging, intelligent transportation simulations, and practical engineering implementations.

I am skilled in Python, MATLAB, C++, Java, TensorFlow, FastAI, and various engineering tools, and I seek opportunities where I can apply deep learning to impactful healthcare applications while continuing to learn and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Specialization Mentor

Udacity

Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 (5 months)

Mentored and reviewed projects for the Data Specialization Nanodegree, providing feedback to improve students' data pipeline and modeling skills.

Mentoring Project Review Data Analysis Python Machine Learning Model Evaluation Communication

Research Assistant

American University of Beirut

Sep 2022 - May 2023 (8 months)

Developed a transfer-learning CT image classification model for vertebral fracture detection, achieving 96.4% test accuracy with ConvNeXT on an extended segmented dataset.

Transfer Learning Deep Learning Medical Imaging Python Model Evaluation ConvNext

Research Assistant

American University of Beirut

May 2021 - May 2022 (1 year)

Simulated intelligent transportation systems using NS-3 and SUMO to improve vehicular communication and evacuation processes.

Ns 3 Sumo Simulation Python

Teaching Assistant

American University of Beirut

Feb 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Assisted networking courses by grading assignments and supporting lab sessions to reinforce students' understanding of networking concepts.

Teaching Assistance Grading Networking Wireshark Communication

Graduate Assistant

American University of Beirut

Sep 2020 - Dec 2020 (3 months)

Graded homework and supported undergraduate electronic lab courses to ensure accurate assessment and student progress.

Grading Electronics Labs Communication

Intern

MTC Touch

Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 (1 month)

Participated in site implementation and maintenance projects, conducted site visits, and provided technical support for telecom operations.

Technical Support Maintenance Telecommunications

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

American University of Beirut

Master of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

2020 - 2023

Grade: 3.74/4

Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering completed with a GPA of 3.74/4, focusing on machine learning applications in medical imaging including a thesis on vertebral fracture detection using transfer learning.

American University of Beirut

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer and Communication Engineering

2015 - 2019

Grade: 83.53/100 (Major GPA 84.42/100)

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communication Engineering (with distinction) with overall GPA 83.53/100 and major GPA 84.42/100; completed a capstone project on wirelessly powering implantable sensors.