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Spring

Soheila Zangeneh

M.Sc. in Software Engineering

I am a software engineer with an interest in machine learning and its applications in everyday life. In my M.Sc. degree, I successfully completed a project by applying machine learning embedding techniques for test case representation in software testing. I am thrilled with the power of machine learning, and I love being challenged to solve real world problems.
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Crystal Zhao

Data Science Diploma, Lighthouse Labs

I am a highly adaptable and continuous learning mid-career professional who recently pivoted to data science field. My previous experiences includes working as research chemist for university of Calgary, and engineering technologist for Imperial Oil and Alberta Energy Regulator. I am excited of applying the machine learning knowledge to solve the real-world business problems under the guidance of AltaML.
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Edwin Aguirre

Master in Data Science and Analytics (MDSA)

I'm a geophysicist, who has recently graduated from the Data Science program offered at the University of Calgary. In the past, I've had roles that were different relative to my educational background, however these roles have led me to be a well-rounded professional. These roles include : project coordinator, civil designer, field-geophysicist, and credit specialist. Lastly, I enjoy taking on new challenges and look forward to applying ML to industry problems.
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Rachel Shen

M.Eng. in Software Engineering

I am a recent graduate with a Master's Degree in software engineering and a Certificate in Database. After graduating. I have been kept self-learning and move my career toward a Data Scientist/ML Developer. Outside work, I enjoy having great food and outdoor activities.
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David Lin

B.Sc. in Statistics

I am a data scientist with a background in statistics and computer science. My past experiences include working as a data scientist for Knorket.AI and statistician for FOMOSA biomedical. My interest in machine learning comes from my enjoyment of utilizing programming and math to solve problems. Experienced at creating algorithmic and modeling solutions to gain insight on the data and solve the problem at hand. My current goal is to learn more about neural networks, and utilizing it to solve more intricate problems!
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Jeremy-Homayoun Gerami

M.S.c. in Data Analytics

I am a longtime Geoscientist, that have joyfully started my journey toward becoming a data scientist, with pursuing my 2nd master degree in this field. Data Science is an amazing field to explore and Machine Learning is my favorite topic that I believe will shape the future.
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Milan Kordic

M.A.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

I am a machine learning developer with experience in software development and statistical analysis including prescriptive analysis, predictive analysis, and exploratory data analysis. My formal education is in engineering, applied sciences, and management. I have applied my unique skills on projects in the renewable energy, power distribution, and electric vehicle industries.
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Jingwen Huang

B.S.c in Electrical Engineering

"I have four years of experience in the financial service industry and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. I am quick at making meaning of data, learning new concepts, and listening to client's needs in an attentive manner. Through a data analytics competition, I developed a strong passion for machine learning applications. I am eager to explore, learn and apply machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems. In my leisure time, I love home gardening and playing badminton."
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Sasha Lyuber

B.S.c in Electrical Engineering

Hi everyone! My name is Sasha, I'm a Jr. Controls/Electrical engineer turned data scientist. I got my start analyzing data created from my hobby microcontroller projects and later started volunteering basic analytics to local non-profits. In my free time, I like to play Dungeons and Dragons, a lot of funky Keytar and save data science articles that I'm definitely going to read, just not right now.
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Drishti Mannan

M.S.E in Biomedical Engineering

"I have a background in biological sciences and data science. I am excited to apply data analysis and machine learning techniques to real-life problems in order to design and implement solutions. My hobbies include reading, hiking and swimming.
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Devin Norris

Master of Data Science and Analytics

I am an aspiring machine learning engineer with a background in both applied and pure mathematics, and more recently, data science. Through my Master's studies, I have become fascinated by the way machine learning models use mathematical and statistical principles in order to solve complex business problems. As such, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to apply my ML skills to real-world use cases at the Applied AI Lab. In my personal life, I am an avid record collector and music enthusiast, and I have played drums for several bands both in the studio and live on stage around Calgary.
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Mitchell McCaig

"Diploma in Data Science B.Sc. Specialization in Geology"

I am an aspiring Data Scientist with an academic background in Geology. I am an avid sports fan and have built sentiment analysis models to determine sports-based tweet sentiments. I have also been fortunate to have worked in education, as both a teaching assistant for the BrainStation Data Science Program as well as a Native English Teacher abroad in South Korea. Outside of work I enjoy playing soccer and watching as much football and hockey I can get my hands on.
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Mike Lasby

M.Eng. Software Engineering

I am a software engineer with a passion for applied machine learning, automating the boring stuff, and the green-building industry. Through my prior professional experience as a building science engineer, I envisioned numerous lucrative opportunities for automation, IoT, computer vision, and parametric modelling which are poised to revolutionize the AEC industry, as well as many others. My goal is to apply these emerging technologies to improve the triple bottom line across a wide variety of industries. As a lifelong learner who loves solving challenging problems and mentoring others, I am thrilled to be working in the fast paced and innovative field of machine learning. Outside of work, I enjoy being outdoors biking, hiking, skiing, and camping.
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Lucas Queiroz

M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering

I have recently graduated with a Master’s in Chemical Engineering, but I’ve always had a crush on tech. I started my adventure as a self-learner in data science/ML to apply it to my field of study, but I fell for it. I have a background in Machine Learning and Neural Networks, and I am excited to work with those tools on real-world problems. I have a podcast with friends that explores the experience of studying and living abroad, and as a genuinely Brazilian, I love to play soccer in my free time.
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Iman Amini

M.S.c in Electrical and Computer Engineering

I am a Machine Learning Engineer and Data Scientist who recently graduated from Electrical and Computer Engineering department of the University of Alberta. During my program, I have gained experience in applying data-driven methods to industry problems. I am passionate to explore machine learning solutions to tackle industrial challenges. Outside work, I enjoy playing tennis, soccer and chess.
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Justin Huang

Bachelors in Computer and Electrical Engineering

I am a recent graduate from the University of Toronto and have previously worked on embedded devices/healthcare at a large semiconductor company and data/webstack at a small software services startup. The field of machine learning develops very quickly and I find its maths and algorithms interesting. I spend my free time learning languages and practicing jazz currently.
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Marzieh Kooshkbaghi

PhD in Electrical and Computer Enginerring

I am a data scientist and machine learning engineer with a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I graduated from the University of Alberta with a PhD degree in January 2020. Since my graduation, I have worked as a data scientist at a startup company focusing on financial data. I love problem solving and exploring new ideas, as well as hiking, camping and watching movies in my spare time.
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Ella Wu

M.Sc. Computer Science

I am a computer science graduate with an interest in full-stack engineering and machine learning. I am deeply passionate about developing machine learning applications to solve real-world problems. In a past life, I worked as a software engineer intern in a technology startup. Outside of work I enjoy hiking, reading, and cooking.
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Felix Glushchenkov

B. Math in Computational Mathematics

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Waterloo with a background in math and CS. I picked up machine learning by taking online courses where I found I'm interested in applying ML to solve large computational and impactful problems that are too tedious to do by hand.
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Chris Dugdale

MSc. Data in Data Science from UBC.

I am a machine learning enthusiast with a serious interest in Mathematics and neural networks. I like to understand the algorithms I use at an abstract, mathematical level so that I can fully understand their limitations and create meaningful variations. In my spare time, I practice jazz guitar.
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Winter

Maryam Vadhat Pour

M.Sc. in Software Engineering

I'm a machine learning engineer and aspiring data scientist with a computer science background. I love problem-solving and exploring new ideas. Since graduating with my M.Sc., I have worked as a Data Engineer and Data Analyst and am excited to apply ML in industry problems.
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Travis Kirker

BA Economics

I have a background in finance and data analysis mainly in the O&G industry. I'm a major sports fanatic and recently built a model predicting NFL rookie output using machine learning. In my spare time I enjoy educating others on personal finance matters and how to build their own ETF portfolios.
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Shreeram Murali

Masters of Data Science, BTech-Computer Science Engineering

I have recently graduated from University of British Columbia with a Master’s degree in Data Science. Previously, I have worked as a software developer at NTT Data. During my tenure with NTT Data, I have had the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients like General Motor Finance. I love to take on challenges, think outside the box and come up with creative solutions. I enjoy playing soccer, hiking and love watching sci-fi movies.I look forward to working with you all.
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Ijeoma Odoko

Master of Engineering - Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

I am a professional engineer with experience within the Canadian Energy Industry. Through my active involvement in the data communities in Calgary, I discovered my love for data analytics and machine learning. My motivation to harness the power of data in problem-solving led me to acquire a Certificate in Business Intelligence from SAIT Polytechnic. I also love working with children to promote literacy in STEM Education and Personal Finance.
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Riley Booth-Gymend

BSc Mechanical Engineering, MSc Biomedical Engineering

My brother calls me a "Sensitive Engineer". I love learning new concepts and helping create innovative technology, and I aspire to improve people's well-being through my work. I think machine learning can help advance global equality and sustainability, so I'm getting on board to help make that happen! Playing music is my favourite hobby, right now I'm learning the violin :)
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Shora Dehkordi

Master of Electrical Engineering, Master of Data Science and Analytics

I am a new Data Science graduate who is passionate to help businesses make data-driven decisions or automate their tedious processes using AI. I have been working as an Electrical Project Engineer mainly in oil & gas for more than 12 years before starting the Data Science program at the University of Calgary. I also worked as a Data Scientist intern with Camber analyzing clients' financial data in order to provide tailored financial advice to each client’s needs.
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Kaan Eroglu

MEng in Software Engineering

I am a software developer and wrapping up my Masters at University of Calgary. I feel passionate about applying software engineering fundamentals to machine learning problems in terms of writing efficient, readable and maintainable code in an Agile environment. I am most excited about the difference applied AI will make in healthcare systems and services, and looking forward to seeing more adoption in that space.
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Emma Lu

Bachelor of Commerce

I graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2020. Coming from a business background, I discovered my interest for data science three years ago and have been actively learning to program since then. I am especially passionate about using data to solve business problems.
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Mohammed Salama

Master of Data Science, MSc. in Petroleum Engineering

I am a recent graduate of the University of British Columbia Master of Data Science program. Prior to that, I worked at the University of Alberta as a Research Engineer where I led a team of researchers to design sustainable and cost-effective methods to develop Alberta's unconventional natural resources. I realized that many of the complex challenges that we were facing could effectively be tackled using data-driven approaches. Since then, I keep discovering, and applying, new techniques in which Machine Learning and AI can be used to add value, provide insights, and solve optimization problems.
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Vincent Cheung

MSc in E-commerce

I'm an experienced IT professional with previous focus on IT Service Management & Project Management. I'm so excited to enter the world of DS/ML/AI as my next career focus. Starting this page with AltaML is a perfect chance for me. I'm so looking forward to learning from the great talents in this community and getting ready to contribute. I have a lovely family of 5 (including a doggie) and I like to play board games / mind games with my kids in leisure times. I'm a serious thinker and lover to read books about Philosophy, Maths and History.
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Lawrence Kanyan

M-Tech in Geological Technology

I have a background in Geology and petroleum E&P. I have worked in diverse areas such as Himalayan Tectonics, Data Science and Education. I have worked also for major companies in the O&G space such as Shell and ONGC. In this age where we focus so much on specialization, I am a bit unusual. I love to explore and learn diverse things without necessarily expecting rewards from these. I believe that there is a common thread that binds different disciplines.
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Sepehr Kazemian

M.Sc. in Computer Science

I am a recently graduated data scientist with an interest in programming, machine learning, and deep learning. I had my internship at Telus, working on router test tool automation using predictive models to gain insights regarding the problems existing in new versions of router firmware. I, also, have experience applying machine learning and deep learning models on time-series data. I enjoy working on industrial projects where I can apply new ideas and analyze data behavior. Outside of work I play piano, drums, and soccer.
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Yixuan Zhou

MSc in Geoscience

I am currently working toward a Data Science and Machine Learning Professional Certificate program at McGill University. My previous experience includes working as an NLP data science intern at Opslock and as a water quality technician intern at AEP. I enjoy self-learning and working with teammates to provide various perspectives and solve real-world problems. Outside of work, I love growing plants and hiking.
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Jatin Dawar

MSc in Computing Science

I am a Machine Learning Engineer with more than 3 years of industry experience in handling big data, leading projects, and solving complex real-world business problems using data-drive methods. Recently, I worked as an Associate Machine Learning Developer at AltaML. I am a highly result-driven and self-motivated individual who enjoys solving challenging problems. Outside work, I love playing soccer and I'm a die hard Manchester United fan!
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Utkarsh Vashisth

MSc. in Computing Science

I'm a data scientist/machine learning engineer with an industrial experience of 3 years in delivering valuable insights using data analytics and data-driven methods. My previous experience includes working as a System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services(TCS). I've recently completed my Masters in Computing Science from the University of Alberta. While in my masters, I got the opportunity to work with AltaML, which made me interested in Applied AI Lab. I'm really passionate about machine learning and excited about how my skills would contribute to solving challenging business problems.
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Adam Blaine

B.Sc. in Applied Statistics, Economics concentration

I am a recent graduate from the University of Lethbridge. I developed statistical analysis, machine learning, and econometric skills throughout my degree. As an avid sports fan I have always been interested in analytics in sports and have developed models to aid decision making in fantasy hockey. I am studying for my GMAT and plan to pursue my MBA in the near future. I am excited to enter the world of machine learning and explore all the different avenues it can lead to. I spend my free time playing golf, hockey, or skiing and I enjoy movies and video games!
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Fall

Marvin Min

Master of Data Science, Ph. D. in Applied Mathematics

I am a recently trained data scientist with an interest in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence algorithms development. Before graduating from the Master of Data Science program at the University of British Columbia, I obtained my Ph. D. in Applied Mathematics in China. I am honored to work with other talented data scientists and machine learning developers to solve real-world problems.
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Samantha Sam-Inimgba

MSc in Computing Science

I am a data analyst with 3 + years experience, I worked previously in a digital marketing and creative agency where my role involved creating actionable insights from digital data. My motivation is applying data analysis and machine learning to make informed decisions as well as solve business problems.
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Keith Jennings

BA Economics, Master of Data Science

I recently completed the data science program at the University of Calgary. My previous experience includes working as a research assistant at the University of Calgary, as a fund analyst for CPMT, and as an intern with Camber. I enjoy working with team members to compare and contrast ideas and look forward to doing so with the AltaML Applied AI Lab.
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Yingyu Zhu

MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

I'm a machine learning enthusiast with a passion for data science and predictive analytics. In a past life, I worked as a data analyst and software developer in the medical device industry. I'm always providing ideas and insights to solve challenging problems.
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Isaac Jones

Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering

I'm an engineer who realized relatively quickly that software development is way cooler than mechanical engineering. I have a background in web development and data analysis in the O&G space, and I love solving problems. Outside of work, I'm an avid analog photographer and amateur chef; with a greyhound, two cats, and a wonderful fiancée in an extremely tiny condo!
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David Jeon

BSc Mathematics conc. Statistics

I graduated the past year in Mathematics and was accepted into a MPH - Epidemiology program in the US but delayed it to work. I thrive in high-pressure situations and love to work in a team.
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Jamie Owen

BSc Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, concentration in Cryptography

I'm a mathematician and aspiring data scientist. I love problem solving and exploring new ideas. Since graduating with my BSc, I have worked in the automotive industry doing automation and database architecture, while learning programming.
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Elias Carciente

BE Geophysical Engineering

Data Scientist, Geoscientist, Web Developer, Father, Husband. I like to learn about everything (few exceptions). I love dogs owned by other people, wouldn't have one.
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