Certificates
- Deep Learning Specialization (DeepLearning.AI)
- TensorFlow Developer Professional Certificate (DeepLearning.AI)
- Associate Android Developer (Google Developers)
- Entrepreneurship and Leadership Fellowship (UNITAR)
Technical Skills
- Machine Learning
- TensorFlow
- Data Science
- Android (Kotlin/Java)
- System Architecture
- Python
- Php/Laravel
- iOS (Swift)
- VueJS
- Server Management
Non-Technical Skills
- Problem Solving
- Technical Training
- Team Leadership
- Event Organizing
- Client Communication
Languages
- Arabic (Native)
- English (Fluent)
Education
MSc in AI ∙ University of Georgia ∙ AUG 2019 - JUN 2021
Georga, USA
Studying on a fully-funded Fulbright scholarship, I developed a strong
foundation in AI principles while focusing on Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing,
and Linguistics. I excelled in courses like Data Mining, Advanced Data Analytics,
Advanced Representation Learning, Text Corpus Analysis, and Philosophy of Language.
I did my thesis on Arabic Image Captioning with Attention which produced accuracy results
that exceeded the state-of-the-art by using a transformer-based neural network architecture.
I Graduated with a GPA of 3.78, earning a master's degree in AI with great distinction.
BSc in CS ∙ Mustansiriyah University ∙ SEP 2012 - MAY 2016
Baghdad, Iraq
During my Computer Science study, I developed a concrete understanding of
OOP, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Discrete Mathematics, Logic Design,
and
Artificial Intelligence.
I was consistently at the top of my classes for all 8 semesters and graduated with a
cumulative
average of (87.18%), the highest in the history of the Department of Computer Science at the
time of my graduation.
I've done many projects during my 4 years of study, such as a multi-level Space Shooter game
complete with boss fights and leaderboards built with vanilla C#, a library system for
e-books.
A mini-compiler complete with lexical analysis and compilation to assembly code, and an
extensive Education Management System built using Java for Android app, Swift for the iOS
app,
and NodeJS for the backend functionality.
Experience
Co-Founder, Director ∙ Code Lab ∙ NOV 2016 - Present
Baghdad, Iraq
- Organized 9 bootcamps (leading the training of 3) that had over 150 students who graduated with 72% employment rate within 6 months of completion.
- Coordinated with 6 international and local donors and sponsors to cover operational costs and provide services for students; allowing us to provide our bootcamps and workshops for free.
- Created the first Artificial Intelligence hub in Iraq to establish and foster the Iraqi AI ecosystem.
Lead Software Developer ∙ d3 Studio ∙ SEP 2014 - AUG 2019
Baghdad, Iraq
- Managed the company's development team consisting of 6 in-house developers and 10+ freelance contractors who shipped 31 software solutions for clients.
- Met with clients for project scoping and progress updates and communicated requirements and feedback to the development team regularly.
- Designed and developed 14 native Android applications while coordinating with iOS developers to achieve a consistent experience across platforms while adhering to platform-specific guidelines.
- Performed code reviews for Android (Java and Kotlin) and Backend (PHP/Laravel) PRs.
- Mentored 3 interns who later took in permanent developer roles in the company for a few years and now serve as senior developers and team leaders in well-respected companies.
Android Development Trainer ∙ Re-Coded ∙ SEP 2017 - NOV 2017
Erbil, Iraq
- Taught a class of 25 students on a two-month Android development course based on Udacity's Android Developer nanodegree with modifications to better fit Iraqi software market demands.
- Closely monitored students' performance and progress reported back to the project manager.