Sara Benouar
TORONTO,Ontario
Summary
Versatile researcher and detail-oriented biomedical engineer with over 10 years of academic and professional experience. Areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, process mining and analysis of Biomedical signals and hospital data. Including entrepreneurial experience in medical device maintenance. As a passionate problem-solver, I am driven to find innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postdoctor in HumanCentred AI for Health Promotion
Umeå University
Umeå, Västerbotten
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Investigated human-AI interactions using an agenda-based game for behavior modification, achieving 95% participant satisfaction.
- Prepared and cleaned user app data on behavior domains (nutrition, physical activity, alcohol and tobacco consumption, stress management), improving service quality by 40%.
- Developed a personalized recovery digital twin visualizing 90% of mood swings, enhancing self-awareness and stress management (metrics under study).
Machine Learning and Data Analyst
Karolinska University Hospital
Stockholm
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Contributed in developing machine learning techniques in the Medical Technologies R&D department to detect hypotension during specific surgeries with 80% prediction accuracy.
- Conducted data analysis across various departments, notably the emergency department, aiding clinicians in identifying 10% of previously undetectable issues.
Project Team Member
EIT Health
Stockholm
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted in leading the Sustainability work-package for the EU project Healthcare Transformation Academy (https://eithealth.eu/programmes/healthcare-transformation-academy/).
- Enhanced the business plan, increasing benefits by 4%.
- Implemented meeting tools and organizational ideas, boosting team efficiency by 5%.
- Created high-quality training content materials, including videos, in under 6 months.
Research Assistant
Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Sweden
04.2021 - 03.2023
- The EU research project "Value" (valueproject.eu) in process mining for healthcare successfully implemented a test version at the top hospital in Sweden.
- Developed and conducted workshops for clinicians on the dashboard, facilitating better collaboration among clinical, technical, and management staff.
- Improved efficiency by saving time and costs through issue detection, with 90% of issues corrected according to clinical indicators in an understandable way.
- Planning and developing a content of a new master program; Medical technologies in the digital health transformation. Teaching lectures and computer laboratory in AI and machine learning.
Teacher and Coordinator
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm, Sweden
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed and presented lectures and computer laboratory workshops in Deep Learning and Data Analytics for the Biomedical Engineering program. Ability to convey a clear understanding of complex concepts to the students effectively.
- Supervised over 15 students on a machine learning project applied to biomedical signals.
- Assisted professors in coordinating and hosting lecturers in remote lectures via zoom and teams.
- Contributed in developing regular checkup tests and exams. Maintain course records, including grades and students evaluation through the university platform.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Founder, and Owner
Heartbeat Medical Maintenance
Algiers, Algeria
11.2014 - 11.2018
- Built strategic business partnerships by networking and cultivating relationships with colleagues and experts.
- Secured an international partnership with Biolight China, a leading company in the medical devices industry.
- Awarded a business funding grant from the government valued at 3,662,500 Algerian Dinars (25,000 Euros).
- Delivered efficient and satisfactory maintenance services within 24 hours, ensuring rapid issue resolution and achieving a 15% profit rate.
Education
Ph.D. - Electronics Instrumentation
U.S.T.H.B
Algiers, Algeria12-2021
Master of Science - Electronics Instrumentation Engineering
U.S.T.H.B
Algiers, Algeria07-2013
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
U.S.T.H.B
Algiers, Algeria07-2011
Skills
- Data collection, preparation, analysis and statistics
- Coding Python, C, R, Matlab, Java, Dart Fast learning in new languages and technology updates
- Machine Learning (Supervised/Unsupervised Learning, Synthetic Data Generation)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Teamwork and multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Analytical and critical Thinking
- Time and project Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Presentation and communication Skills
- Receptiveness to Feedback
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Swedish
Limited
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Regulatory Affairs (RA) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) 2023 | Svensk Medicin AB
Comprehensive training on all chapters in the EU-GDP legislation and the practical applications of those, leading to understanding how to gain and maintain a Wholesaler license.
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) 2023 | Svensk Medicin AB
The GMP training course has provided an intro- and basic training with an overview of the pharmaceutical industry GMP standards. The course has given a solid understanding of how GMPs applies to the validation of medical products, focusing on R&D, production, regulations, guidelines, interpretations, requirements, and applications.
- Supervised Machine Learning; Regression and Classification 2022 | DeepLearning.AI, online Stanford University course
Including Data cleaning and analysis, Machine learning technics, and programming using Python.
- Process Mining in Healthcare 2021 | Eindhoven University of Technology
The courses include how process mining can be used to turn healthcare data into valuable insights to improve patient care while reducing costs.
- Mini MBA (Master of Business Administration) Sep 22-24, 2013 | Canadian expert at Executive MBA Oran
Course workshop that presents several aspects of communication, Teamwork, developing and managing a business, project management, time and cash flow management.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Postdoctor in HumanCentred AI for Health Promotion
Umeå University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Machine Learning and Data Analyst
Karolinska University Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023
Project Team Member
EIT Health
03.2022 - 03.2023
Research Assistant
Karolinska Institutet
04.2021 - 03.2023
Teacher and Coordinator
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
03.2021 - 03.2023
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Founder, and Owner
Heartbeat Medical Maintenance
11.2014 - 11.2018
Ph.D. - Electronics Instrumentation
U.S.T.H.B
Master of Science - Electronics Instrumentation Engineering
U.S.T.H.B
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
U.S.T.H.B
- Regulatory Affairs (RA) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) 2023 | Svensk Medicin AB
Comprehensive training on all chapters in the EU-GDP legislation and the practical applications of those, leading to understanding how to gain and maintain a Wholesaler license.
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) 2023 | Svensk Medicin AB
The GMP training course has provided an intro- and basic training with an overview of the pharmaceutical industry GMP standards. The course has given a solid understanding of how GMPs applies to the validation of medical products, focusing on R&D, production, regulations, guidelines, interpretations, requirements, and applications.
- Supervised Machine Learning; Regression and Classification 2022 | DeepLearning.AI, online Stanford University course
Including Data cleaning and analysis, Machine learning technics, and programming using Python.
- Process Mining in Healthcare 2021 | Eindhoven University of Technology
The courses include how process mining can be used to turn healthcare data into valuable insights to improve patient care while reducing costs.
- Mini MBA (Master of Business Administration) Sep 22-24, 2013 | Canadian expert at Executive MBA Oran
Course workshop that presents several aspects of communication, Teamwork, developing and managing a business, project management, time and cash flow management.
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