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Faris Alblooki
Computer Scientist
I graduated with a BSci and BEng in Computer Science from the University of York, where I developed expertise in machine learning, algorithms, and software engineering through hands-on coursework and projects. During my studies, I created a neural network classifier trained on the CIFAR-10 dataset, achieving 93% accuracy, as well as other innovative projects such as a Discord music bot and an AI-powered image generator.
After graduating, I joined Saab as a Machine Learning Engineer, where I developed object detection algorithms using PyTorch, and Dockerized models like YOLO and Detectron. Then I became a Developer Evangelist at R3, where I created documentation, tutorials, and demo apps, and provided technical training on Corda to support enterprise developers.
Currently, as an Associate Engineer at R3, I maintain and optimize internal codebases, explore new features, and deliver detailed learning resources. I also provide technical support to clients, assisting in the development and deployment of projects like the Digital Dirham (CBDC) for the Central Bank of the UAE, while contributing to R3's AI initiatives.
Projects
Procedural Animation Spider-like creatures (Hover for preview and click on image for more information)
I have worked and developed a procedurally animated spider and posted the code and explained it step by step since I have found 0 sources on this. Wanted to help the community. Still working on adding more features to the spider. (C# - unity)
Created a neural network trained on the CIFAR-10 set to identify images
A neural network classifier takes an image as its input and predicts a specific class as its output. The neural network has been trained on the CIFAR-10 training set and has been evaluated on the official CIFAR-10 test set. (Python)
Image generation through speech
Created a python program that listens into the microphone and sends an AI-generated image using an API from what it listens to. Connected it to discord to use it as a bot to generate images on demand from text or from a video where it uses the text recognition software to generate an image of what it heard in the video
Created a website to identify and track educational journeys
created a website using (PHP, CSS, HTML, MySql, and JavaScript) to create a database with every school in the UAE and a system to plan out a whole education journey from start in kindergarten to university with everything in mind (tuition, information, grades, and requirements)
Created a digital version of the educational game Catastrophic by the University of York
Designed and developed a digital version of an educational card game, Catastrophic (https://catastrophic.york.ac.uk/), to extend the educational reach of the game beyond the physical classroom and facilitate a user community and game development in the future using unity.
Created a fully AI generated game
Developed a fully AI generated story interactive game using unity and chatgpt api. The game generates backgrounds for the interactive story depending on the current scene and allows the player to choose the path forward. Each play is a different game because of the AI
Work Experience
Oct 2023 - Present
Associate Engineer | R3
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My responsibilities are to contribute to the development of educational content, which includes articles, videos, demo apps, and presentations. I also serve as an expert resource for our developer community, staying updated on our platform's capabilities and the technical landscape. My main responsibility is to create engaging Corda-related materials, such as documentation, blog posts, tutorials, demos, coding challenges, support articles, YouTube videos, and feedback surveys. Additionally, I provide technical training on Corda and develop training content for our Professional Service team to educate enterprise developers.
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
Machine Learning Engineer | Saab
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During my employment at Saab I worked on creating and developing object detection algorithms using Python and libraries like PyTorch and models like YOLOv8,5,3 and Detectron all within Docker containers.
Education
Sep 2019 - Jun 2023
May 2023 - Jun 2023
Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
Sep 2019 - May 2020
Sep 2015 - May 2019
Bachelor of Science and Engineering, Computer Science | University of York
Six Sigma Green Belt Specialization | University System of Georgia (Coursera)
Machine learning | Stanford University (Coursera)
Foundation degree,Foundation Certificate in Physics, Mathematics, Computing and Electronic Engineering· | Kaplan International Pathways
High School Diploma, Computer Science | Applied Technology High School