About Me

Background, expertise, and professional journey

Biography

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 – June 2025

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Publications

1,316

Citations

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Research Interests

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

Skills & Expertise

Programming

Python
Node.js
Java
C++

Frameworks

LLMs
Transformers
TensorFlow
PyTorch

Tools & Platforms

Linux
Git
Docker
MLOps
AWS

Databases

SQL
NoSQL

Skills Proficiency

Education

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

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

Work Experience

AI Researcher, Senior Lecturer Assistant

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

July 2019 – August 2025

  • 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

Intern Smart Solutions

Onyx Engineering Sdn Bhd

Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

  • 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

Reviewer Activities

  • IEEE Access — Reviewer
  • Knowledge-based Systems — Reviewer
  • Artificial Intelligence Review — Reviewer
  • PLOS One — Reviewer

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic