Mostafa Didar

Experience

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  NSU ACM Student Chapter

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2019

  NSU ACM Student Chapter, is officially chartered by ACM (Association for Computing Machinery): the world's largest Educational and Scientific Computing Society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession.Duties: Maintaining all chapter financial records and chapter checkbook; Filing mandatory annual financial report with headquarters; Reporting financial status to chapter; Maintain Corporate Relationship Maintain Media Relationship Plan Events and raise funds Planned 10+ events and raised more than 10K USD approximately Show less

  • Treasurer

    Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Sub Executive (Corporate Team)

    Sept 2017 - Nov 2018
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  Upskill

  Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  Data Science and Machine Learning Mentor

  – Designed and delivered comprehensive workshops on Data Science and Machine Learning to diverse student cohorts, maintaining a 90% student satisfaction rate– Developed practical curriculum covering Python programming, data engineering, deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), Computer Vision, and Natural Language Processing– Created and supervised hands-on projects to reinforce learning objectives, resulting in 85% of students successfully completing end-to-end ML applications– Implemented interactive teaching methodologies to explain complex concepts, leading to improved student engagement and understanding Show less

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  Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  Research Assistant

  • Conducted research on current trends in Remote Sensing, Machine Learning, and Geospatial Analysis.• Managed data extraction and processing from satellite images for Flood Level Monitoring and Precipitation Forecasting.• Developed skills in Satellite Image Processing and Data handling at Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization.

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  Beihang University

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

  Research Engineer

  • Collaborated with Beihang University China on applying Deep Learning to analyze land cover change from satellite imagery.• Worked remotely as a Paid Research Assistant under esteemed professors from Beihang University and North South University.• Utilized skills in data analysis, machine learning, and remote collaboration to contribute to cutting-edge research.• Contributed to the development of innovative solutions for identifying and managing land cover changes.

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  Early Advantage

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Full Stack Software Developer

  Notable Work:1. Developed Inventory Management System2. Developed Bangladesh's first ever Dynamic Discounting Platform3. Developed E-invoicing Platform4. Developed User Profiles, Analytics Dashboard that showed key business metrics like totalsales, invoices generated, amount of discounts given/received, projected revenue per month,Product Manager, Cash Planner etc.5. Developed Real-time notifications and Emailing services integration6. Developed API based backendTechnology Used:Django, Django Rest Framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Chart.js, JQuery etc. Show less

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  North South University

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  Deep Learning Research Associate

  Completed projects that include the applications of AI and Deep Learning in remotely sensed satellite data to better understand factors that contribute to poverty, natural disasters and agricultural changes. The scope of the project was to provide cost effective solutions using open source satellite imagery and reduce the reliance on costly physical survey data and initiatives.◦ Notable Work:- Research on current trends in Remote Sensing, Satellite Image Processing, Computer Vision, Geo-spatial Analysis,Economic Wealth and Poverty Indicators.- Extracting useful features from Satellite Imagery using Convolutional Neural Networks that contribute to economic activity.- Analyzed Geospatial Data, created powerful dashboards that show key metrics- Combining feature vectors with ground truth survey data to create predictive models of wealth for off years and future years.- Predicting Night time Lights using transfer learning that correlate to poverty and wealth.- Performed Land cover Segmentation using Unsupervised methods.- Conducted Time-series analysis of precipitation and made a causal analysis between to climate change and agricultural yield.◦ Tools Used: Python, Pytorch, Numpy, Pandas, Geopandas,Rasterio, Torchvision, GDAL, QGIS, ArcGIS, Gdal, Matplotlib, Sci-kit Learn, Geoio, Plotly etc.Recommendation: Dr. Shahnewaz Siddique, Assistant Professor, North South University (Stanford Alumnus). Show less

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  Antopolis

  Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

  Product Management and Strategy

  Led end-to-end product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, from conception to launch• Defined and communicated product vision, working closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and support teams to ensure alignment with company goals and customer needs• Gathered and prioritized product and customer requirements, translating them into detailed product specifications• Conducted market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy and identify new opportunities for innovation• Managed stakeholder expectations and facilitated cross-functional collaboration to drive product success and customer satisfaction Show less

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  KH Analytics

  May 2021 - Apr 2022

  Data Engineer

  – Led the development of an end-to-end supply chain optimization solution for a major retail chain, integrating omnichannel operations (e-commerce, telesales, and brick-and-mortar stores) to enable data-driven decision making– Engineered a centralized data warehousing solution using Snowflake, improving operational efficiency by 70% through automated data integration and real-time analytics– Developed and implemented dynamic pricing algorithms and customer segmentation models, driving a 15% increase in revenue through optimized pricing strategies– Designed and deployed personalized recommendation systems, integrating customer behavior analysis with inventory optimization– Created interactive business intelligence dashboards enabling stakeholders to make data-driven decisions, improving operational efficiency by 30%– Established automated workflows and data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality while streamlining business processes Show less

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  Infoxchange

  Jan 2024 - Jul 2024

  Data Analytics - Intern Information Officer

  Data Analytics:- Concluded a 280-hour internship as part of the Data Analytics Team, focusing on enhancing digital information management for community directories.- Led an AI & ML project aimed at improving the SAcommunity directory by automating the extraction of structured data from unstructured text, specifically enhancing the 'Venue Availability' field.AI & ML Application:- Developed deep learning models to transform free-text descriptions of community service information into structured, MARC standard-compliant data elements, facilitating improved searchability and data management.Data Viz & Reporting:- Independently created a comprehensive PowerBI dashboard to analyze & present community service data over four years for the Norwood, Payneham & St Peters council, providing actionable insights to council stakeholders.- Addressed & solved data anomalies through meticulous data analysis & updating, enhancing the accuracy & reliability of community service reports.Technical Skills & Solutions Dev:- Implemented advanced technical solutions to overcome limitations of PowerBI’s data management capabilities using PowerBI REST APIs, significantly improving efficiency & data integrity in report management.- Authored detailed tutorials on advanced data handling techniques, demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency and ability to communicate complex procedures.Professional Dev & Community Contributions:- Engaged actively in various organizational meetings including Infoxchange’s Town Hall & Connecting Up staff meetings, gaining insights into strategic management and operational efficiencies.- Participated in multiple professional development sessions, including webinars on AI ethics, digital transformation for NFPs, and effective communication skills.- Enhanced community engagement and awareness by presenting data reports to local council members, aiding in better understanding of community needs.Portfolio: https://sacommunity.org/node/1163 Show less

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  ExpertEaseAI

  Feb 2024 - Jul 2024

  AI Engineer and Consultant

  – Architected and implemented a state-of-the-art Multimodal Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Chatbot, integrating multiple AI APIs including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Llama– Designed and built sophisticated data extraction pipelines to gather information from diverse sources, including websites, APIs, and documents– Developed advanced preprocessing algorithms and cleaning methodologies to ensure high-quality, accurate data for model training and inference– Optimized and fine-tuned language models for specific domains, significantly enhancing response accuracy and relevance in conversational AI applications– Implemented robust monitoring systems to analyze model performance, continuously improving accuracy, efficiency, and cross-functionality Show less

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  SAcommunity

  Jul 2024 - now

  Volunteer Information Officer - Information and Data Analytics Team

  - Led development of an AI-powered information management system serving 10,000+ community organizations, streamlining data access and resource allocation.- Implemented production-grade NLP pipeline reducing manual information processing time by 70%, improving service delivery efficiency.- Developed automated data standardization workflows to enhance information accessibility for community service providers.- Published research outcomes at ALTA 2024 (ACL Workshop), demonstrating successful application of AI in community services.- Created interactive PowerBI dashboards for stakeholder reporting, increasing engagement by 30%.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align AI solutions with community service objectives.- Managed and standardized community organization data using MARC standards for improved searchability and access.- Currently leading SAcommunity database migration project to enhance community directory access for all South Australians. Show less