Farnaz Sadeghi
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dedicated Machine Learning Scientist with a proven track record of developing innovative algorithms and solutions to tackle complex problems. Expertise in data preprocessing, feature engineering, model selection, and optimization. Skilled in programming languages such as Python and R, and experienced in using libraries PyTorch, scikit-learn and scikit-multiflow. Effective communicator with a proven aptitude for collaborating within cross-functional teams, offering interpretability and explainability skills when engaging with non-technical stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University Of Ottawa
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom management, tutoring, and reviewing assignments, projects and tests.
- Lab and coding instructor
Research Assistant
University Of Ottawa
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative data analysis.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Collected research data through experimentation and synthetic data tools.
- Utilized advanced analytical software to analyze data sets.
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Data Science Intern
Fidar System Pooshesh
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Created data visualization graphics, translating complex data sets into comprehensive visual representations.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends in complex data sets using supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.
- Helped develop database solutions using multiple SQL languages.
- Performed advanced data extraction and data manipulation.
Cloud Computing Technical Support Specialist
Rightel Telecommunication Company
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Presented and run the new service to intra-company users.
- Provided high-level technical support by resolving inquiries by phone, e-mail and web consistent with department and team service levels and goals.
- Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
- Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer technical issues.
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
Education
Ph.D. - Computer Science
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON08.2023
Master of Science - Information Technology Engineering
University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran09.2017
Skills
- Machine Learning Algorithms and Libraries
- Data Analysis
- Python Programming
- Data Mining
- MATLAB
- R studio
Scholarships and Financial Funds
- Doctorate Admission Scholarship, 2021-2023.
- Research Scholarship, 2019-2023 from NSERC.
- University of Ottawa Financial Aid Bursary Award , 2019-2023.
- CUPE Employees Financial Aid Award, 2019-2023.
- International Doctoral Scholarship, 2018-2023, University of Ottawa.
- Ontario branch of the Canadian Association of IT professionals (CIPS) scholarship, 2018.
Professional Associations / Memberships
· President, Computer Science Graduate Student Association, 2020 to 2022, University of Ottawa.
· Member of HERoes leadership program, 2019 to 2021.
. Member of New Technologies Graduate Student Association, 2016-2018, University of Tehran.
· Member of UNDP Study Group: Designing Social Network Models for Sustainable Land & Water Resource Management, Tehran, Iran. Social Network Analysis & Co-Executive Participation 2017- International Research Project.
· Organizing Social Network Analysis Tools Workshop in 2015 and 2016, University of Tehran.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University Of Ottawa
01.2019 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
University Of Ottawa
09.2018 - 08.2023
Data Science Intern
Fidar System Pooshesh
03.2017 - 03.2018
Cloud Computing Technical Support Specialist
Rightel Telecommunication Company
03.2016 - 12.2016
Ph.D. - Computer Science
University of Ottawa
Master of Science - Information Technology Engineering
University of Tehran
Similar Profiles
Abdu-Rahman BarkhadAbdu-Rahman Barkhad
Mechanical Engineering Intern at University of OttawaMechanical Engineering Intern at University of Ottawa
Emilio Eduardo Hernandez ArosemenaEmilio Eduardo Hernandez Arosemena
Volunteer at University of OttawaVolunteer at University of Ottawa
Noor AlyafeiNoor Alyafei
Teaching Assistant at University of OttawaTeaching Assistant at University of Ottawa
Xiangyu ZhuXiangyu Zhu
Research Assistant at University of OttawaResearch Assistant at University of Ottawa
Youssef BoushabYoussef Boushab
After-school Tutor at Self-employeedAfter-school Tutor at Self-employeed