Senior AI Engineer & Data Scientist
Building AI systems that work in production. Available for freelance projects, technical consulting, speaking engagements, and career mentoring.
How to Work With Me
Three ways we can collaborate
Freelance & Consulting
$40โ$70/hour
Rates may vary for clients in the Egyptian market, project scope, and engagement model.
AI engineering, ML system architecture, production AI consulting, LLM applications, MLOps infrastructure, backend development, and technical leadership.
- 30-minute project discussion to scope work
- Flexible hourly or project-based rates
- Part-time or full-project engagements
- Architecture & code review support
CV & Career Guidance
Free / Volunteer
For students, graduates, and early-career professionals entering AI, data science, or software engineering.
- Resume & LinkedIn review & feedback
- Positioning & job-search strategy
- Async email/LinkedIn feedback
- Optional 15-min follow-up call
Technical Speaking
Flexible (Paid or Volunteer)
Talks, workshops, and keynotes for universities, conferences, technical communities, and company events.
- Topics: Production AI, LLMs, MLOps, AI careers
- Online or in-person (prefer: Cairo area)
- 30โ60 minute sessions
- Contact to discuss topics & logistics
Current Status: I'm actively exploring my next full-time opportunity while taking on selected freelance work. Any engagement is subject to availability and will be discontinued if required by a full-time employment agreement.
Skills & Expertise
Technical capabilities across AI, cloud, and full-stack development
AI & Machine Learning
- LLMs & Generative AI
- Prompt Engineering & Agents
- PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras
- NLP & Computer Vision
- Model Development & Evaluation
- Production ML Systems
Cloud & MLOps Infrastructure
- Azure (DataFactory, AutoML, Databricks)
- Docker & Container Orchestration
- CI/CD Pipelines & Automation
- MLFlow, DVC Model Management
- Azure ML Pipelines
- Infrastructure Optimization & Cost Reduction
Backend & Data Engineering
- Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript
- FastAPI, Flask, .NET
- PostgreSQL & Database Design
- REST APIs & Secure Workflows
- Data Pipelines & ETL
- PySpark & Large-Scale Data Processing
Advanced AI Architectures
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Vector Databases & Embeddings
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Fine-tuning & Small Language Models
- Structured Output & Intent Detection
- Semantic Kernel & LLM Orchestration
Data Analysis & Visualization
- PowerBI & Analytics Dashboards
- Pandas, NumPy, SciPy
- Anomaly Detection & Monitoring
- SQL Analytics & Query Optimization
- Statistical Analysis
- R & Advanced Data Science
Development Tools & Practices
- Git, GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps
- Linux & System Administration
- CUDA & GPU Computing
- LaTeX, Technical Documentation
- Postman & API Testing
- OpenCV & Image Processing
Professional Experience
Proven track record in AI engineering and software development
Machine Learning Engineer
Silverkey Technologies โ Egypt | Jan 2020 โ Dec 2022
Published research on vision transformers with Zewail City and ITIDA. Worked on computer vision projects using OpenCV and deep learning. Developed 3D reconstruction systems for image-to-model conversion.
AI Engineer
Ejada โ Egypt | Jan 2023 โ Jan 2024
Developed AI models for stock market prediction. Built product interface with NodeJS. Presented project at major Saudi Arabian conference for potential clients.
Applied AI & Data Scientist
Microsoft โ Egypt | May 2024 โ May 2026
Onboarded 10M+ product variants into Azure ML pipelines for product discovery. Designed fine-tuned SLM pipelines to reduce GPT usage costs at scale. Built cross-team PowerBI analytics platform and contributed to Agentic Shopping Platform with multi-agent workflows.
Senior AI Engineer
Proxify โ Sweden | May 2026 โ Present
Leading architecture and development of an AI-powered performance intelligence platform. Modernized legacy MVP into scalable cloud-native architecture with normalized PostgreSQL schema. Redesigned analytics engine from Ruby to Python/FastAPI microservices, reducing cloud costs by 99%.
ML Instructor
AMIT Learning | Feb 2022 โ Mar 2022
Teaching Assistant
Nile University | Feb 2022 โ Aug 2022
Session Lead
Udacity | Oct 2022 โ Sept 2023
Teaching Assistant
Cairo University | Feb 2023 โ May 2023
Volunteering & Community
AI Community Growth & Partnerships Lead
Current ยท VolunteerSupporting AI/ML and MLOps community growth across the MENA region โ helping organize practical learning initiatives, supporting engineers and fresh graduates, and building connections and partnerships across the AI/MLOps ecosystem to advance practical education and knowledge sharing.
Background & Education
Advanced training and teaching experience
Education
Master of Science in Informatics
Cairo University (2022โnow)
Specialization in Computer Engineering. GPA: 3.1
Coursework: Advanced NLP, Reinforcement Learning, Data Analytics, Machine Learning,
Computer Vision, Advanced Image Processing, Neural Networks
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Cairo University (2021)
Grade: Excellent ยท Graduation Project Grade: Excellent
Publications
ViTCN: Hybrid Vision Transformer with Temporal Convolution for Multi-Emotion Recognition
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Languages
English: Advanced (TOEFL C1)
Arabic: Native
How I Work Best
My working preferences and collaboration style
๐ฏ Clear Goals & Priorities
I thrive when objectives, constraints, and success metrics are well-defined upfront.
๐ค Autonomous Execution
I work best with teams that trust my expertise to make decisions within agreed parameters.
๐ Measurable Outcomes
I focus on delivering results grounded in data, metrics, and evidence-based decisions.
๐ฌ Consistent Communication
Regular sync points keep work aligned and prevent misunderstandings.
โฐ Flexible Collaboration
Compatible time zones with limited recurring late-night meetings. Async-friendly.
๐ Ownership & Accountability
I prefer end-to-end ownership with clear accountability and the ability to propose solutions.
Engagement Models
Project-Based
Dedicated work on a defined scope with clear deliverables and timeline.
Part-Time / Retainer
Ongoing collaboration on an agreed schedule, flexible to your evolving needs.
Technical Advisory
Strategic guidance and decision-making support on architecture and technical direction.
Mentoring
Regular sessions focused on skill-building, career growth, and technical knowledge transfer.
Get In Touch
Ready to collaborate? Let's talk.
Connect With Me
Interested in freelance work, technical consulting, speaking engagements, or mentoring? I'd love to hear about your project or opportunity.
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