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Faiz Muhammad Chaudhry

faizmuhammadchaudhry@gmail.com
+358449511813
Tampere, , FI

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)
    2024-07
    Tampere University
    GPA: 4.77/5.00
    Courses: 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 Science
    2020-06
    FAST National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)
    GPA: 3.52/4.00
    Courses: 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 Engineer
    2022-10 -
    AILiveSim Ltd
    Building 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 Learning
    2023-09 - 2023-11
    Tampere University
    TA 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 Researcher
    2023-02 - 2023-10
    Amplon Oy
    NLP 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 Engineer
    2021-11 - 2022-08
    Ladar 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 Analyst
    2020-10 - 2021-11
    Offshore 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 Intern
    2020-05 - 2020-08
    Offshore 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 Intelligence
    2020-01 - 2020-07
    National 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 Data
    2025
    IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering
    First-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 Learning
    2023
    Tampere University
    Role: Teaching Assistant (Graduate-level course)
    Weekly sessions, assignment assistance, and grading across neural nets, decision trees, Bayesian learning, and RL.
  • Artificial Intelligence
    2020
    FAST-NUCES
    Role: Teaching Assistant (Undergraduate course)
    Designed assignments, graded quizzes, and supported student learning in AI fundamentals.