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Machine Learning Engineer and Developer
Location
Toronto, ON, Canada
Toptal Member Since
October 19, 2023
Reza is a highly skilled machine learning engineer with eight years of experience. Currently working at IBM, he has developed and deployed cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to enhance virtual assistant products. His research at the University of Toronto focused on numerical modeling techniques for solving multiphase flow problems. With a strong background as a machine learning engineer and data scientist, Reza's expertise lies in natural language processing and computer vision.
Portfolio
IBM
Python, Machine Learning, Language Models, Natural Language Processing (NLP)...
SoundHound
Python, Machine Learning, Language Models, PyTorch, Kubernetes, Docker...
Looka
Python, Elasticsearch, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)...
Experience
Availability
Full-time
Preferred Environment
MacOS, Slack, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux
The most amazing...
...thing I've deployed is a transformer-based model for paraphrasing irregular user utterances, significantly improving the quality of responses to user questions.
Work Experience
Machine Learning Engineer
2021 - PRESENT
IBM
- Developed and deployed machine learning solutions using large language models to enhance text classification and automate model improvement based on user feedback with limited data, resulting in six patents.
- Created and implemented clustering algorithms to unify unrecognized utterances into intents for model training.
- Built a unified metrics framework to evaluate improvements in machine learning algorithms for text classification, resulting in a published journal article.
Technologies: Python, Machine Learning, Language Models, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Docker, Kubernetes, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Elasticsearch, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux, Git, GitHub, SQL, Artificial Intelligence (AI), APIs, Large Language Models (LLMs), API Integration, Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT-3), gRPC, Leadership, Data Science, AI Programming, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Analytics, Big Data, Unstructured Data Analysis, CSV File Processing, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Chatbot, Data Analytics, Data Analysis, Mathematics, GPT, Chatbots, Chatbot Conversation Design, OpenAI, Technical Leadership, Mentorship & Coaching, Deep Neural Networks, AI Modeling, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Research, BERT, Predictive Modeling, AI Model Training, Optimization, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Hugging Face, Open-source LLMs, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), OpenAI GPT-3 API, OpenAI GPT-4 API, Generative AI, Streamlit
Machine Learning Engineer
2020 - 2021
SoundHound
- Led a team of four in developing sequence-to-sequence models using PyTorch to rewrite irregular questions to well-structured ones, helping our natural language understanding (NLU) layer understand poorly structured questions.
- Guided a team of three in creating phrase suggestion models given a list of keywords using pre-trained transformers-based language models.
- Developed a neural retrieval system coupled with a sequence-to-sequence model to respond to factual queries.
Technologies: Python, Machine Learning, Language Models, PyTorch, Kubernetes, Docker, Natural Language Processing (NLP), TensorFlow, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux, Git, GitHub, SQL, Artificial Intelligence (AI), APIs, Large Language Models (LLMs), API Integration, Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT-3), Leadership, Data Science, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Analytics, Big Data, Unstructured Data Analysis, CSV File Processing, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Chatbot, Data Analytics, Data Analysis, Mathematics, GPT, Chatbots, Technical Leadership, Mentorship & Coaching, Deep Neural Networks, AI Modeling, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Research, BERT, Predictive Modeling, AI Model Training, Optimization, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Hugging Face, Open-source LLMs, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Generative AI, Streamlit
Data Scientist
2019 - 2020
Looka
- Led a team of three data scientists and data engineers to build Looka's recommendation and smart suggestion engines using Elasticsearch, increasing the offline conversion rate, specifically user sign-up to package purchase, from 5% to 9%.
- Trained deep generative models like convolutional VAEs and GANs in PyTorch and RNNs in TensorFlow to generate design assets, allowing users to access high-quality, royalty-free fonts and symbols.
- Supervised two data science interns over four months, helping generate over 1,000 design assets such as fonts, symbols, and layouts using deep generative models developed in PyTorch and TensorFlow and trained on AWS.
Technologies: Python, Elasticsearch, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), AWS CLI, TensorFlow, Computer Vision, PyTorch, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux, Git, GitHub, SQL, Artificial Intelligence (AI), MySQL, Data Science, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Analytics, Unstructured Data Analysis, CSV File Processing, Data Analytics, Data Analysis, Mathematics, Deep Neural Networks, Image Generation, AI Modeling, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Research, Predictive Modeling, AI Model Training, Optimization, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Image Processing, Streamlit
Data Scientist
2017 - 2018
B-Secur
- Collaborated with a team of four data scientists to create an in-house development framework for building pattern recognition algorithms aimed at a wide range of biometric applications based on the electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Developed pattern recognition algorithms using techniques such as principal component analysis, linear discriminant analysis, and autoencoders for feature learning, k-nearest neighbors, support vector machines, and neural networks for classification.
- Trained a convolutional variational autoencoder using TensorFlow and optimized it for maximum performance and minimal memory footprint for deployment on ARM Cortex-M CPUs targeted for intelligent IoT edge devices.
Technologies: Python, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux, Git, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Analytics, Unstructured Data Analysis, CSV File Processing, Data Analytics, Data Analysis, Mathematics, Deep Neural Networks, AI Modeling, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Research, Predictive Modeling, AI Model Training, Optimization, Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Research Scientist
2016 - 2017
Unity Health Toronto
- Developed SVM and MLP models for classifying neonate breathing patterns based on features extracted from the electrical activity of the diaphragm, offering an unbiased approach for categorizing neonate breathing.
- Implemented signal processing algorithms in Python and C for real-time signal analysis on the Arduino platform.
- Communicated analytical insights to industry partners using interactive dashboards developed in Excel VBA, securing more than $100,000 in research funding.
Technologies: Python, MATLAB, Excel VBA, Arduino, Digital Signal Processing, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux, Git, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Algorithms, Analytics, CSV File Processing, Data Analytics, Data Analysis, Mathematics, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Research, Optimization
Software Engineer
2013 - 2015
University of Toronto
- Developed an open-source numerical modeling software (OpenPNM) in an international collaboration between four academic institutions, providing over 100 scientists worldwide with a framework for performing multiphase simulations.
- Developed, tested, and executed parallelized C++ codes on SciNet, a high-performance computing network running on Unix, allowing for the analysis of large datasets within the 48-hour job execution time limit of SciNet clusters.
- Performed unit tests using the Python unit testing framework, unittest, and prepared code documentation using Sphinx.
Technologies: Python, Git, GitHub, Open Source, C++, Parallel Programming, OpenMP, Numerical Modeling, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux, MATLAB, C, Algorithms, Analytics, CSV File Processing, Data Analytics, Data Analysis, Mathematics, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Optimization, Image Processing
Experience
Automated Dataset Pairing Algorithm
Developed cluster-based algorithms to pair poorly structured queries with semantically similar, well-structured queries. This approach enabled the creation of high-quality training data for building paraphrasing models.
Automated Virtual Assistant Learning
Developed and deployed machine learning solutions using transformer-based language models to enhance text classification and automate model improvement based on user feedback with limited data, resulting in six patents.
Automated Font and Symbol Generation
Trained various deep generative models such as convolutional variational autoencoders (CVAEs) and generative adversarial networks (GANs) in PyTorch and RNN models in TensorFlow for design asset generation, providing users access to high-quality, royalty-free fonts and symbols.
Skills
Languages
Python, C, Excel VBA, SQL, C++
Frameworks
Streamlit, gRPC
Libraries/APIs
PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenMP
Tools
Slack, Git, GitHub, AWS CLI, MATLAB
Paradigms
Data Science, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Parallel Programming
Platforms
MacOS, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Arduino
Other
Machine Learning, Language Models, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Artificial Intelligence (AI), APIs, Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT-3), AI Programming, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Analytics, Big Data, Unstructured Data Analysis, CSV File Processing, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Chatbot, Data Analytics, Data Analysis, Mathematics, GPT, Chatbots, Chatbot Conversation Design, OpenAI, Technical Leadership, Mentorship & Coaching, Deep Neural Networks, Image Generation, AI Modeling, Research, BERT, Predictive Modeling, AI Model Training, Optimization, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Hugging Face, Open-source LLMs, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), OpenAI GPT-3 API, OpenAI GPT-4 API, Generative AI, Image Processing, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders, Signal Processing, Digital Signal Processing, Open Source, Numerical Modeling, API Integration, Leadership
Storage
Elasticsearch, MySQL
Education
2013 - 2015
Master's Degree in Engineering
University of Toronto - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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