Pouria Nikvand

Machine Learning Engineer

Data Scientist

Freelancer

Python Developer

Pouria Nikvand

Machine Learning Engineer

Data Scientist

Freelancer

Python Developer

Resume
Experience
May 2022 - Present
Machine Learning Engineer
Tapsell
  • Maintenance, monitoring, and support for ongoing NLP projects, involving the use of monitoring tools for review graphs like Grafana.
  • Maintenance, monitoring, and support for the ongoing machine learning service project. This entails utilizing tools like Argo Workflow, MLflow, and standard monitoring tools.
  • Developing API for online CVR estimation and prediction using trained models with Tornado web framework. 
  • Developing the primary project focused on designing the machine learning service, including setting up the necessary infrastructure to utilize models created by the data and algorithm team.
  • Developing a high-level interface for defining and managing workflows using Argo an Hera Workflow to Construct and submit experimental workflows.
Aug 2021 - May 2022
Natural Language Processing Engineer
Tapsell
  • Participating in scrapping websites and content extraction based on keyword and content layouts.
  • Participating in Topic Detection for ads. suggestion based on user behavior and website content.
  • Developing web services using Flask and fast API for extracting topics and keywords, which helps in users and customers panel and also content revenue optimization team.
  • Full responsibility for developing APIs, testing, deploying, and monitoring the projects.
Feb 2020 - Oct 2021
Machine Learning Engineer
Shaya Smart solution

Development and improvement of artificial intelligence modules for different projects according to the needs and requests of customers.

The Projects were : 

  • Kavan - I was responsible for developing modules such as Topic Detection, NER, Sentiment Analysis, etc., in the Persian language.
  • Zarrebin - I was responsible for developing modules such as Spell-Checker, Auto-Complete, Query Expansion, Ranking, in the Persian Search Engine.
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
Lab Manager & Research Assistant.
SBU NLP Lab
  • Helping Master students to identify and define a vision for success and create professional growth.
  • Developing the required roadmap and strategies for projects in the Lab
  • Leading a technical team to achieve related targets
Nov 2020 - Dec 2021
Research Assistant
SBU NLP Lab
  • Participating in projects such as launching fundamental tools for processing Persian language and also holding events in the field of natural language processing.
  • Launching Humor Detection and Dialogue Act Detection Project.
  • Participating in “conversion of informal language to formal language” Project.
  • Participate in the maintenance and management of NLP LAB servers.
Fall-Winter 2019-2020
NLP Teaching Assistant
Shahid Beheshti University
  • Teacher Assistant of the "Natural Language Processing" course, Dr. Mehrnoosh Shamsfard, for Ph.D. and MS students.
Winter-Spring 2019
Deep Learning Teaching Assistant
Shahid Beheshti University
  • Teacher Assistant of the "Deep Learning" course, Dr. Mohammad Hadi Bokaei, for Ph.D. and MS students.
  • Teaching Python and how to code clean and correctly.
  • Teaching basic libraries like numpy, pandas, matplotlib and also deep learning libraries such as TenesorFlow and Keras.
Jun 2016 - Oct 2017
SQL Server Technical Support
UltraDataSoftware
  • Participating in the startup and deployment team. Setting up VMware and ESXi in windows server 2008 and 2016.
  • Support client datacenter on SQL Server and provide custom changes and reports on Report Server
Technical Skills
Data Science
  • Python
  • Deep learning​
  • Machine Learning
  • Tensorflow​
  • Pytorch
  • Transformers​
  • Spacy​
Task Moderation
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Agile Programming
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Time tracking SWs
VIRTUALIZATION
  • Docker
  • VMware
Source Control
  • Git
  • SVN
Database
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • Redis
WEB FRAMEWORKS
  • Flask
  • Tornado
  • FastAPI
Automation
  • Gitlab
  • Jenkins
Monitoring
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • Sentry
Familiar With
  • Elasticsearch
  • Kibana
  • Scrapy
Scripting
  • Python
  • Java
  • Shell
Soft Skills
  • Active listening
  • Public speaking
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Effective communication skills
Languages
  • Persian (Native)
  • English (Professional working proficiency)
Nice Quotes
People confuse the researchers' work with magic, but in reality it's a lot of hard work.
Peter Stone
Peter Stone
Professor of Computer Science