Christian Grech, PhD

Experience

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  STMicroelectronics

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Intern
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  CERN

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summer Research Student

  • Data Acquisition Framework Development: Developed a new data acquisition framework using LabVIEW for the COLDEX (COLD bore EXperiment) project; streamlined data collection, bolstered experiment accuracy, and enhanced the system's ability to simulate complex cryogenic vacuum processes effectively.

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  CERN

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2019

  PhD Researcher (Computer Science)

  • Software Development & Machine Learning: Crafted cutting-edge software solutions using MATLAB/Python and integrated machine learning techniques; optimized data processing, fostered automated analytical capabilities, and propelled accurate and efficient characterization of intricate magnet measurements.• Magnet Measurement: Executed precise measurements on magnets for the Extra Low Energy Antiproton Ring; yielded accurate models that were instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and driving groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Show less

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  Onest Data

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Data Scientist

  • Market Research: Worked with corporate clients’ data and analyzed survey data to extracted insight and solutions.• Client Presentations: Presented work to corporate clients, suggesting improvements to products based on clear data visualizations/dashboards, thereby driving strategic decision-making.• Dashboard Development: Created interactive and insightful dashboards using Microsoft Power BI and Tableau to effectively communicate complex data insights.

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  Gamesys

  May 2020 - Apr 2021

  Data Engineer

  • Data Management: Deployed Talend, Java, and AWS to engineer data pipelines from various disparate sources; streamlined data integration improved data accuracy, accelerated data retrieval processes, and enhanced decision-making capabilities.• Machine Learning Deployment: Collaborated with Data Scientists to deploy machine learning models; resulted in the accurate interpretation of complex data structures, enabling precise predictions and insights that propelled business performance.• Operational Enhancement: Productionized a service that automatically publishes alerts based on Anti-Money Laundering rules; increased operational transparency, reduced compliance risks, and fortified our stand against illicit activities. Show less

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  DESY

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2024

  Machine Learning Researcher

  • Machine Learning Applications: Utilized advanced machine learning models for virtual diagnostics of a free electron laser machine; propelled diagnostic accuracy, culminated in improved machine performance, and heightened scientific output.• Computer Vision Techniques: Extracted information from images through computer vision techniques for hard X-ray self-seeding operation, distilling intricate image-based data into actionable insights, steering the research direction, and advancing scientific discovery.• User Interface Creation: Architected user-interfaces using PyQt, enabling users to leverage machine learning models with ease and efficiency; bolstered user-friendliness, promoted widespread model adoption, and maximized research productivity. Show less

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  Omni Iota Science Limited (OiPub)

  Mar 2022 - Jun 2024

  NLP Data Scientist

  • Infrastructure Development: Set up virtual machines, SQL databases, Elasticsearch indices, and ingested and transformed large datasets (130 million + entries).• Natural Language Processing: Deployed NLP techniques and leveraged LLMs (BERT, Falcon, LLAMA2) on extensive datasets, to extract keywords from large texts and cluster entries based on topics.• Educational Mentorship: Guided Masters students through text analytics; facilitated a nurturing educational environment that empowered students to grasp complex concepts and apply these practically. Show less

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  QuantumDiamonds

  Jul 2024 - now

  Software Engineer