Knowledgeable Software Developer with a robust background in machine learning and algorithm development. Proven track record in designing and implementing advanced models that optimize performance and enhance decision-making processes. Demonstrated data analysis and feature engineering expertise, consistently driving innovation and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
AI/SW Team Lead
Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Oversaw the planning and execution of all R&D computer vision and deep learning projects in the AI department
Researched, developed and maintained approaches for Face Recognition, Object Detection, Segmentation, and many others
Coordinated requirements between management and team members
Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
Computer Vision and Deep Learning Unit Head
Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
04.2022 - 06.2023
Oversaw the planning and execution of all R&D computer vision and deep learning projects in the AI department.
Researched, developed and maintained approaches for Face Recognition, Object Detection, Segmentation, and many others
Coordinated requirements between management and team members.
Deep Learning Engineer
Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
02.2021 - 03.2022
Worked on a multifaceted project that involves a multitude of computer vision engines. This includes handling the development of the engine and assisting with its deployment.
Technical lead of a intelligent traffic monitoring project overseeing hardware and software development.
Worked as project supervisor of a face recognition solution.
Acted as program supervisor of AI training academy courses overseeing the preparation and administering of 3 AI courses.
Built scalable deployment solutions with containerization tools like Docker for seamless integration into existing production workflows.
R&D Team Lead
Avidbeam Technologies
10.2020 - 02.2021
• Led the team through fulfillment of multiple projects.
• Coordinated work tasks and projects' deliverables with management.
Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
Computer Vision Research Engineer
Avidbeam Technologies
02.2020 - 10.2020
Worked on researching, developing, and implementing models for wide range of tasks, including but not limited to: Face recognition, face detection, object detection, pose estimation, and object counting.
Used multiple frameworks (Tensorflow, Keras, PyTorch, MXNET)
Research Assistant
The American University in Cairo
06.2020 - 09.2020
Worked as part of a team designing and developing an online proctoring tool that employs the use of machine learning models to detect cheating and deter cheating attempts.
Implemented modules to serve multiple models (Face recognition, face detection, pose and gaze estimation, scene change detection) that work in conjunction to detect any abnormal user behavior.
Partook in authoring a paper that is accepted for AIED21.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The American University in Cairo
09.2018 - 06.2020
Assisted in Operating Systems & Distributed Systems courses
Evaluated & graded course projects codes & demos
Aided students as needed throughout the courses
Research Assistant
The American University in Cairo
01.2019 - 01.2020
Extensively worked on developing a 2D & 3D tool for annotating video frames.
Worked on implementing a novel approach for LiDAR and camera fusion-based semantic segmentation techniques using deep learning.
Research Assistant
The American University in Cairo
06.2017 - 05.2018
Implemented a deep learning approach to generating recommendations
Authored a paper with results and findings and submitted to RecSys Challenge
Education
Master of Science - Informatiks
Technische Universität München
Munich, Germany
06.2025
Bachelor of Science - COMPUTER ENGINEERING
The American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
05.2018
Skills
C
Python
TensorFlow
Keras
PyTorch
Mxnet
Git
Linux
Docker
Leadership
Side Projects
(2024) Worked on a real-time deep learning based path collision detection algorithm achieving 20% improvement on SOTA.
(2023) Researched model robustness and certifications and reviewed state of the art literature.
(2022) Worked on kick-starting multiple large scale projects (INITOR, TRAFFITIX, etc..).
(2021) Developed and trained a License Plate Detection model for UAE plates with >90% accuracy.
Joined an independent research group looking into self-supervised techniques.
(2020) Refactored the code base of LFFD paper to make it more dynamic for prototyping and on the fly model generation.
(2019) Developed a general face recognition evaluator code for benchmarking new models.
(2018) Developed assistive glasses for the visually impaired as a thesis project that incorporates multiple machine learning models.
(2017) Developed a distributed image sharing app that uses steganography.
(2016) Designed and implemented a fully object-oriented CPU simulator following the factory method.
Publications
Elshafey, A. E., Anany, M. R., Mohamed, A. S., Sakr, N., Aly, S. G., Dr. Proctor: A Multi-modal AI-Based Platform for Remote Proctoring in Education, Artificial Intelligence in Education, I. Roll, D. McNamara, S. Sosnovsky, R. Luckin, V. Dimitrova, Springer International Publishing, 2021, 150-145
Mohamed, A. S., Abdelkader, A., Anany, M., El-Behady, O., Faisal, M., Hangal, A., Eraqi, H. M., Moustafa, M. N., An Evaluation of RGB and LiDAR Fusion for Semantic Segmentation, http://arxiv.org/abs/2108.07661, 2021
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
AI/SW Team Lead
Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Computer Vision and Deep Learning Unit Head
Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
04.2022 - 06.2023
Deep Learning Engineer
Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
02.2021 - 03.2022
R&D Team Lead
Avidbeam Technologies
10.2020 - 02.2021
Research Assistant
The American University in Cairo
06.2020 - 09.2020
Computer Vision Research Engineer
Avidbeam Technologies
02.2020 - 10.2020
Research Assistant
The American University in Cairo
01.2019 - 01.2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The American University in Cairo
09.2018 - 06.2020
Research Assistant
The American University in Cairo
06.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Informatiks
Technische Universität München
Bachelor of Science - COMPUTER ENGINEERING
The American University in Cairo
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