Shafagh Fadaei
@shafaghfadaei
PhD in Computer Science with expertise in NLP and over a decade of experience in data science.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated researcher and educator with a PhD in Computer Science, specializing in Natural Language Processing. My academic journey includes teaching at prominent institutions like the University of Tehran, where I have lectured on Artificial Intelligence and Automata Theory. My research interests span NLP, Generative AI, and Information Retrieval.
Professionally, I have over a decade of experience in the tech industry, contributing to projects such as AI-assisted chatbots, fraud detection models, and sentiment analysis tools. My roles have included leading data science teams, directing NLP projects, and consulting on AI initiatives for major platforms.
I am passionate about bridging academic research with real-world applications, aiming to drive innovation in AI technologies. My work has been recognized through various publications and contributions to global AI projects, showcasing my commitment to advancing the field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GenAI Consultant
Bama
Nov 2024 - Present (7 months)
Advised on the development and deployment of a shopping assistant chatbot using Generative AI technologies to enhance user experience on a vehicle listing platform. The project aims to facilitate natural language conversations and assist users in finding suitable car options.
Data Science Team Lead
Divar (Hezardastan)
Jul 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Led a team focused on fraud detection in a large classified ads platform, developing machine learning models to identify fraudulent activities and enhance operational efficiency. Mentored junior team members to improve productivity.
Contributor
Cohere for AI
Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Served as the Language Ambassador for Persian in the Aya Project, coordinating contributions and leading data collection efforts for expanding AI language models. Contributed to research papers as part of a global initiative.
Team Lead
Sotoon (Hezardastan)
May 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Directed the NLP team, leading projects in training large language models and developing tools for text classification and sentiment analysis, significantly enhancing the capabilities of the AI branch.
Senior NLP Scientist
Sotoon (Hezardastan)
Nov 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 8 months)
Contributed to various NLP projects, deploying systems for automated replies and intent detection, improving customer service experiences across multiple platforms.
Data Scientist
Divar (Hezardastan)
Jun 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Focused on enhancing semantic search quality and user satisfaction through improved relevance and precision in search functionalities.
Researcher
UT Text Processing LAB
Oct 2012 - May 2019 (6 years 7 months)
Developed syntax-based models for machine translation, enhancing fluency and accuracy in translation systems.
Senior NLP Scientist
Adan
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years)
Led research to develop a Neural Machine Translation engine for English-Persian language pairs, improving translation accuracy through innovative model designs.
Software Developer
Hasin Tech
Sep 2010 - Oct 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Developed banking software solutions aimed at optimizing financial transaction processes, contributing to improved efficiency in banking operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Tehran
PhD, Computer Science
2015 - 2019
Conducted research for a PhD thesis titled 'Improving Machine Translation By Using Tree Adjoining Grammar', focusing on advancements in natural language processing.
Shahid Beheshti University
MSc, Computer Science
2008 - 2010
Completed a Master's thesis on 'Extracting Conceptual (Semantic) Relations from Text', contributing to the field of natural language processing.
Shahid Beheshti University
BSc, Computer Science
2003 - 2007
Graduated with a Bachelor's thesis on 'Morphological Analysis and Part of Speech Tagging for Persian', laying the groundwork for future studies in NLP.
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