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Greetings! I am Akhyar Ahmed, currently residing in Germany for the past four enriching years. Originally hailing from the vibrant city of Sylhet, Bangladesh, my journey in the field of computer science and engineering began at Leading University, Sylhet, where I completed my bachelor's degree. My professional voyage commenced with a four-month stint as a backend developer in an IT firm.

Following this, I ventured into academia, joining Leading University as a faculty member. In 2019, I embarked on a new chapter by moving to Germany to pursue a master's in data science at the University of Potsdam. Throughout my master's program, I delved deep into the realms of data science, acquiring expertise in statistical data analysis, advanced machine learning, bayesian inference, advanced nlp, and more. The academic rigors were complemented by practical experiences, as evidenced by my four years of research and work at DFKI (The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence).

Within the realm of natural language processing (NLP), I have witnessed the power of language in bridging the gap between humans and machines. Advanced NLP applications, such as dialogue systems, have been a focal point of my research at DFKI. The ability to create systems that can understand, interpret, and respond to human language is not just a technical feat but a profound stride toward human-computer interaction.

My portfolio reflects diverse endeavors, showcasing my proficiency in NLP, computer vision, cognitive science, and prompt engineering. One notable highlight of my academic journey includes contributing to international publications, with one of my papers being published in ACL, a prestigious conference in the world of natural language processing (NLP).

I am passionate about leveraging technology to unravel the complexities of data, and my journey so far has been a testament to continuous learning and exploration in the ever-evolving landscape of data science.

Technical Skills


Programming Languages
  • Python
    95%
  • Java
    85%
  • JavaScript
    85%
  • C++
    80%
  • SQL
    80%
  • Other Languages: (R, Matlab, PHP)
    65%
Machine Learning
  • Scikit-Learn
    95%
  • PyTorch
    95%
  • TensorFlow
    90%
  • Trees: (Random Forest, XGBoost)
    90%
  • Deployment: (Docker, FastAPI, AWS EB)
    90%
  • Serverless: (AWS Lambda)
    75%
MLOps
  • Orchestration: (Prefect, Kubernetes)
    85%
  • Monitorization: (Grafana, Prometheus)
    85%
  • MLFlow
    75%
  • Weights & Biases
    75%
  • BentoML
    75%
  • Amazon SageMaker
    55%
Natural Language Processing
  • Dailog-Systems/Chatbots
    95%
  • Prompt Engineering/LLM
    95%
  • Transformers
    95%
  • Computational Linguistics: (ASR, TTS, MT, Bi-text Alignment)
    95%
  • NLTK
    95%
  • Spacy
    80%
Data Manipulation & Visualization
  • Pandas
    95%
  • Numpy
    95%
  • Matplotlib
    95%
  • Seaborn
    95%
  • Tableau
    80%
Deep Learning
  • Supervised: (CNN, LSTM, RNN, ResNet)
    95%
  • Reinforcement: (Q-Learning, Monte Carlo Tree Search)
    85%
  • Unsupervised: (GAN, Autoencoders)
    75%
Statistical Data Analysis
  • Stochastic
    95%
  • Hypothesis Testing
    95%
  • Regression Analysis
    95%
  • Time Series Analysis
    85%
  • Bayesian Statistics
    85%
Cloud Platforms
  • AWS
    75%
  • GCP
    70%
  • Microsoft Azure
    70%
Big data & Tools
  • Apache Hadoop
    95%
  • PostgreSQL
    95%
  • Knowledge Graphs
    90%
  • Apache Kafka
    90%
  • Apache Spark
    85%
  • Hive
    85%
Others
  • Ubuntu
    95%
  • MS-Windows
    95%
  • Git
    95%
  • MacOS
    80%

Experience


  • Research Assistant (Data Scientist) at German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI GmbH)

    OCT 2020 - Present

    As a Data Scientist at DFKI, I specialize in the development and implementation of advanced machine learning algorithms and deep learning neural networks for dialog systems and natural language processing (NLP). My role involves leveraging data-driven models, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling to interpret complex data sets, while optimizing data collection procedures and conducting rigorous data validation to ensure data integrity. I also utilize state-of-the-art tools and technologies such as Python, Docker, and Huggingface’s Transformers for PyTorch. My work is instrumental in driving strategic decision-making, presenting actionable insights to stakeholders, and contributing to the cutting-edge field of AI research.

  • Internship: Data Science at German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI GmbH)

    June 2021 - Dec 2021

    During my internship at DFKI, I worked on intent analysis projects. I developed algorithms to classify user intent from text data, which helped improve the accuracy of our dialog systems.

  • Faculty Member (Dept. of CSE) at Leading University

    May 2017 - Jan 2019

    As a faculty member at Leading University, I taught various courses in Computer Science and Engineering. I was responsible for preparing course materials, delivering lectures, and grading assignments. I also mentored students on their final year projects.

  • Software Engineer at Authlab

    Jan 2017 - April 2017

    As a Software Engineer at Authlab, I was part of a team that developed a real estate project using Laravel. I contributed to the development of various features and helped debug and fix issues in the application.

Education


  • Masters in Data Science

    University of Potsdam, Germany

    During my advanced studies, I immersed myself in the intricate landscape of Data Science, honing expertise in Statistical Data Analysis, Bayesian Inference, Big Data Manipulation, and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Through hands-on projects spanning diverse domains, I seamlessly applied theoretical knowledge to address practical challenges. Notably, I mastered the art of Data Wrangling for streamlined analysis, delved into Predictive Modeling, and explored the nuances of Deep Learning algorithms, positioning me as a seasoned professional ready to make substantial contributions in the dynamic realm of Data Science.

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering

    Leading University, Bangladesh

    In my undergraduate studies, I gained a solid foundation in computer science and engineering principles. I also developed strong programming skills and learned about various areas of computer science, including algorithms, data structures, and software engineering.

Projects


Project 1
Detecting Alzheimer's Disease Using Deep Learning and Explainable AI
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Project 6
Multilingual Speech Processing Pipeline
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Project 3
Internship Project: Analysis of Intent Recognition for Modular Dialog System
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Project 7
PhytoPhinder: The Leaf Disease Detective
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Project 8
External and Distributed Sorting using Apache Hadoop MapReduce
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Project 9
Stream Window Aggregation using Kafka
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Project 2
Tweets of Elon Musk and Dogecoin Closing Price
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Project 4
Face Mask Detector
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Project 5
Tweeter Sentiment Classification
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Publications


The Conference on Electronic Speech Signal Processing (ESSV)

2023

Adapters for resource-efficient deployment of NLU models

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The 13th International Workshop on Spoken Dialogue Systems Technology

2023

Module Selection: A new task for dialog systems

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Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL)

2021

Combining open domain question answering with a task-oriented dialog system

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The Conference on Electronic Speech Signal Processing (ESSV)

2021

Normalization methods for intent detection modular dialogue systems

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Certifications


Certification 6
Machine Learning Zoomcamp

Dec. 2023

DataTalksClub

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Certification 1
Knowledge Graphs - Foundations and Applications

Nov. 2023

Hasso Plattner Institute

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Certification 2
Advanced NLP with Python for Machine Learning

May. 2023

LinkedIn

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Certification 3
Docker for Data Scientist

Sep. 2022

CertificationTitle3

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Certification 4
Google Cloud Foundations

Jul. 2022

LinkedIn

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Certification 5
PostgreSQL Essential Training

Jul. 2022

LinkedIn

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Language Proficiency


Bangla
0%

Native

English
0%

Business Proficient

German
0%

Beginner

Contact


Whether you have questions or just want to connect, I'm here and ready to assist you!

  • Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 17A, 14476, Potsdam, Germany

  • +49 1765 8889489

  • nuhasahmed007@gmail.com