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Rana Reda Waly

Research Assistant at Islamic University of Madinah

Hadayek Alahram, Giza, Egypt

Work Experience

  • AI for Software SolutionsFreelance / Project

    Borne

    Aug 2023 - Present -1 yr, 11 months

    United States

    • Job Details:In a recent freelancing opportunity, I have primarily worked as an AI Engineer, handling a diverse range of tasks across multiple domains. My responsibilities included projects related to Natural Language Processing (NLP), with a particular emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs). In addition to NLP, I have also engaged in various Data Science tasks, applying analytical and statistical methods to derive meaningful insights from data. My software development work has encompassed a broad array of technologies, including Django for backend development, as well as front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • AI & NLP DeveloperFull Time

    Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT)

    Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 -7 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:At the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), I worked as an AI Engineer with a specialization in Natural Language Processing (NLP), focusing exclusively on the Arabic language. During my tenure, I spearheaded numerous projects, including Arabic error detection, leveraging both open-source and proprietary Large Language Models (LLMs). My work involved implementing advanced techniques such as prompt engineering, fine-tuning models using QLoRA and PEFT, among other methods. In addition to my NLP endeavors, I also contributed to projects outside the NLP domain, most notably a facial recognition initiative designed to handle a massive volume of individuals. This project required meticulous attention to scalability and accuracy, further enhancing my expertise in AI applications beyond language processing.
  • Teaching and Research AssistantFull Time

    OCTOBER UNIVERSITY FOR MODERN SCIENCES & ARTS

    Sep 2022 - Present -2 yrs, 10 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:As a Teaching and Research Assistant at MSA University in Egypt, I have the opportunity to engage in a diverse array of academic activities. I teach several courses, including Natural Language Processing (NLP), Data Storage and Information Retrieval, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning, where I am responsible for delivering lectures, developing course materials, and guiding students through intricate subjects. My role extends into research, focusing on publishing in reputable journals and participating in conference organization, which involves meticulous planning and coordination. Additionally, I mentor graduate students, assisting them with their graduation projects by providing comprehensive guidance, feedback, and support. This multifaceted position allows me to effectively combine my teaching, research, and supervisory skills, fostering an enriching educational environment and contributing significantly to the academic community.
  • Research AssistantPart Time

    Islamic University of Madinah

    Aug 2022 - Present -2 yrs, 11 months

    Saudi Arabia , Madina

    • Job Details:At the Islamic University of Madinah, I am currently working as a Freelancer NLP Developer, focusing on various projects within the Arabic Natural Language Processing (NLP) domain. My work encompasses a broad spectrum of tasks, including both abstractive and extractive Arabic summarization, Arabic short answer grading, Arabic paraphrase detection, as well as Arabic sentiment analysis and sarcasm detection. In addition to these applied projects, I am actively involved in other research initiatives aimed at advancing the field of research in Arabic NLP.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

      Modern Sciences and Arts University (MSA)

      Jan 2022 

    Skills

    • Python
    • Algorithms
    • Machine Learning
    • NLP
    • LLM
    • TensorFlow
    • OpenCV
    • Git
    • AWS

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent
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