Profile & journey

About Me

Background, expertise, and professional journey.

Biography

Background, research focus, and academic profile.

AI Researcher and Developer with 5+ years of experience advancing computer vision, natural language processing, and predictive modeling across healthcare, energy, and environmental domains. Skilled in designing and deploying deep learning models (CNNs, YOLO, UNet, Transformers) and modern AI workflows, including Generative AI, LLM fine-tuning, and MLOps pipelines. Proven track record of bridging academic research with real-world applications, with 15+ peer-reviewed publications, 1,000+ citations, and collaborations with industry partners. Adept at delivering scalable AI solutions, integrating cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure), and contributing to responsible, interpretable, and high-impact AI innovations.

Publications

Citations

1,650

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Research Interests

Key areas of expertise and research focus.

Machine Learning Image Processing Computer Vision Natural Language Processing Generative AI Cloud & MLOps Data Analytics

Skills & Expertise

Core competencies, tools, and technologies across the stack.

Programming

Python

Node.js

Java

C++

Frameworks

LLMs

Transformers

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Tools & Platforms

Linux

Git

Docker

MLOps

AWS

Databases

SQL

NoSQL

Education

Academic milestones, research training, and the foundation behind the portfolio.

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

July 2019 – April 2021

Thesis: Novel Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithm

Honors: Graduated with Distinction

Master of Science in Information Technology

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

July 2019 – August 2025

Thesis: An Ensemble One-Dimensional CNN with Bayesian Exponential Adaptive Gradients for Sound Classification

Bachelor in Information Technology

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Jan 2014 – Sep 2018

Major: Software Engineering

Note: Interactive Dashboard for AI Model Prediction, enabling real-time visualization

Work Experience

Roles, execution, and measurable contributions across previous positions.

AI Researcher, Senior Lecturer Assistant

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

July 2019 – August 2025

Key Contributions:

Designed and implemented comprehensive Machine Learning curriculum for Masters students and PETRONAS staff, resulting in 96% positive feedback ratings for technical competence and knowledge transfer.
Led cross-disciplinary consultancy projects applying AI solutions across multiple industries, specializing in data analytics, computer vision, and natural language processing.
Collaborated with industry partners to develop practical AI applications, bridging academic research with real-world business requirements and delivering scalable production systems.

Intern Smart Solutions

Onyx Engineering Sdn Bhd

Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

Key Contributions:

Engineered and deployed an end-to-end employee time tracking system that streamlined payroll processing and centralized benefits administration across all departments.
Developed an innovative Soil Pyramid Texture analysis tool using Python and computer vision techniques that automatically classified sand, silt, and clay compositions with 95% accuracy, accelerating geological assessment workflows.

Reviewer Activities

IEEE Access — Reviewer

Knowledge-based Systems — Reviewer

Artificial Intelligence Review — Reviewer

PLOS One — Reviewer

Languages

English

Arabic

Interested in Collaboration?

I'm always open to discussing research opportunities, collaborations, or consulting projects in AI, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision.

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