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Faiz Muhammad Chaudhry
Summary
Machine Learning Engineer skilled in deep learning, computer vision, image processing, LMMs, model deployment, and synthetic data generation. Experienced with Python, PyTorch, Docker, HPC/SLURM, cloud (AWS/GCP), and large-scale data processing. First-author peer-reviewed paper (Deep-BrownConrady) in IEEE-TASE. Expertise spans ADAS scene understanding, LiDAR, sensor fusion, 3D simulation, and Git-based workflows.
Education
- Master in Computing Science (Specialization: Data Science)2024-07Tampere UniversityGPA: 4.77/5.00Courses: Statistical Methods for Text Data Analysis, Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning, Recommender Systems, Data-Driven Programming, Image and Video Processing, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Analysis
- Computer Science2020-06FAST National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)GPA: 3.52/4.00Courses: Data Science, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Digital Image Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, Data Structures, Algorithms
Work Experience
- Machine Learning Engineer2022-10 -AILiveSim LtdBuilding ML systems for simulation-driven computer vision and retrieval; production deployments and synthetic data pipelines.
- Built an asset description & retrieval pipeline using Unreal Engine metadata; integrated LongCLIP for multimodal encoding; stored embeddings in a Chroma vector database for fast similarity search.
- Generated realistic synthetic datasets by parameterizing 3D environments; developed an object detection model for maritime environments using synthetic data.
- Engineered a decomposition technique within ResNet for projection matrices & orthogonal components tailored for PCA analysis.
- Single-image camera calibration: predicted H-FOV, Brown–Conrady distortion, and computed intrinsic K-matrix.
- Generated LiDAR point clouds and performed voxelization to enhance simulated scene understanding; leveraged LLaVA/LLaMA to automate scene descriptions.
- Dockerized inference models; deployed models as AWS Lambda functions for scalable serverless execution; reduced operational overhead.
- Industrial Master’s Thesis: “Prediction of Camera Calibration and Distortion Parameters Using Deep Learning and Synthetic Data.”
- Teaching Assistant — Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning2023-09 - 2023-11Tampere UniversityTA for Prof. Joni-Kristian Kämäräinen; weekly sessions, grading, and feedback for ML topics.
- Supported assignments on neural networks, decision trees, Bayesian learning, and reinforcement learning; evaluated and graded student work.
- Machine Learning Researcher2023-02 - 2023-10Amplon OyNLP for strategic planning software; microservices & cloud deployment.
- Built NLP algorithms to refine business objectives in Hoshin Kanri software; ensured measurability & alignment with strategy.
- Developed a Flask REST API on Google Cloud Run to suggest improvements for objectives; created an AI microservice to refine KPIs.
- Machine Learning Engineer2021-11 - 2022-08Ladar Ltd.Sensor-fusion computer vision; motion detection; multi-modal training data pipelines.
- Explored BlenderProc for RGB/Depth segmentation; built motion-triggered capture for live camera feeds.
- Modified YOLOv5 for 5 channels (RGB + LiDAR depth + IR), improving precision/recall; built Dash interface for result visualization.
- Set up visual & thermal data collection from IP cameras deployed in Oslo, Norway.
- Project Analyst2020-10 - 2021-11Offshore Navigation Ltd.Optimization & API integration for voyage planning; ML collaboration on weather accuracy.
- Worked on VoyOpt sail-planning optimization; integrated APIs for global ship positional information.
- Collaborated with ML team to improve weather data accuracy strategies.
- Data Science Intern2020-05 - 2020-08Offshore Navigation Ltd.Geospatial data wrangling & analysis for maritime applications.
- Processed large multidimensional datasets using Xarray & NetCDF4; improved processing speed & accuracy.
- Generated vessel position heatmaps from Marine Traffic data for route planning insights.
- Teaching Assistant — Artificial Intelligence2020-01 - 2020-07National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)TA for AI course; assignments, quizzes, and student support.
- Designed assignments, graded quizzes, and conducted sessions to resolve course-related queries.
Skills
Programming
- Python
- C++
- R
Frameworks & Libraries
- PyTorch
- Transformers
- Hugging Face
- NumPy
- Pandas
- Streamlit
ML/AI
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
- NLP
- Object Detection
- Segmentation
- LMMs
MLOps & Infra
- Docker
- AWS
- GCP
- SLURM
- Git
- DVC
- MLflow
Simulation & Sensors
- Unreal Engine (metadata integration)
- LiDAR
- Sensor Fusion
- 3D Simulation
- Voxelization
Data
- Large-scale data processing
- Geospatial (Xarray, NetCDF4)
Publications
- Deep-BrownConrady: Prediction of Camera Calibration and Distortion Parameters Using Deep Learning and Synthetic Data2025IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and EngineeringFirst-author peer-reviewed article presenting a deep learning approach for single-image camera calibration and distortion parameter estimation; includes results on synthetic data and production use. DOI: 10.1109/TASE.2025.3588584.
Teaching
- Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning2023Tampere UniversityRole: Teaching Assistant (Graduate-level course)Weekly sessions, assignment assistance, and grading across neural nets, decision trees, Bayesian learning, and RL.
- Artificial Intelligence2020FAST-NUCESRole: Teaching Assistant (Undergraduate course)Designed assignments, graded quizzes, and supported student learning in AI fundamentals.