Faried Abu Zaid
AI Researcher
Munich
Summary
Passionate researcher with solid background in mathematics, machine learning, and computer science. Looking for challenges and eager to bring AI into application.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior AI Researcher
appliedAI
Munich
02.2020 - Current
- Led 3 projects and developed machine learning solutions with clients from broad range of industries.
- Used analytical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Advised machine learning engineers on statistical/methodological questions.
- Designed and taught 2 machine learning courses (Bayesian methods and anomaly detection) to machine learning engineers and data scientists from various companies.
Senior Data Scientist
Camelot Management Consultants
Munich
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Established machine learning bases solutions in 2 projects with clients from pharmaceutical and chemical industry.
- Utilized advanced querying, visualization and analytics tools to analyze and process complex data sets.
- Coached and mentored junior data scientists on data mining and machine learning techniques.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Technical University of Ilmenau
Ilmenau
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Conducted independent research in algorithmic model theory.
- Wrote and published 5 peer-reviewed articles at International top-tire conferences.
- Taught 3 university courses (mathematical logic, automata theory, complexity theory)
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
Doctoral Researcher
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen
03.2011 - 10.2015
- Research in algorithmic model theory.
- Wrote and published 4 papers at peer-reviewed international top-tire conferences.
- Prepared research proposals and submitted funding applications.
- Tutoring undergraduate students (mathematical logic, algorithmic model theory, logic and games, complexity theory and quantum computing).
Education
Ph.D. - Algorithmic Model Theory (Computer Science)
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen 03.2011 - 06.2016
Dipl. Inf. - Computer Science
RWTH Aachen
Aachen 10.2003 - 02.2011
Abitur -
Anne-Frank-Gesamtschule
Viersen 08.1990 - 06.2003
Skills
Bayesian Methods
Graph Machine Learning
Anomaly Detection
Deep Learning
Probabilistic Progamming
Python Machine Learning Stack
Data Analysis
Hobbies
- Climbing and bouldering
- Mountainbike
- Bass and Ukulele
Links
- DBLP: https://dblp.org/pid/31/10950.html
- Gitlab: https://gitlab.com/faried.abuzaid
- Github: https://github.com/fariedabuzaid
Timeline
Senior AI Researcher
appliedAI
02.2020 - Current
Senior Data Scientist
Camelot Management Consultants
10.2018 - 11.2019
Postdoctoral Researcher
Technical University of Ilmenau
09.2015 - 09.2018
Doctoral Researcher
RWTH Aachen University
03.2011 - 10.2015
Ph.D. - Algorithmic Model Theory (Computer Science)
RWTH Aachen University
03.2011 - 06.2016
Dipl. Inf. - Computer Science
RWTH Aachen
10.2003 - 02.2011
Abitur -
Anne-Frank-Gesamtschule
08.1990 - 06.2003