Currently
Currently
Senior Data Scientist at Bigtincan
Education
2018 - present
Edinburgh Napier University
PhD in Automated Algorithm Selection and Generation using Deep Learning
2017 - 2018
Heriot-Watt University
Master’s Degree With Distinction in Artificial Intelligence
2007 - 2012
Damascus University
Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering & Automation ( Control Engineering & Automation )
Publications
Journals
2021
Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis using Convolutional Neural Networks and Figure-copying Tasks, Neural Computing and Applications Journal, Link to the Paper
2021
Automated Algorithm Selection: from Feature-Basedto Feature-Free Approaches, Journal of Heuristics, Link to the Paper
Conferences
2021
A Neural Approach to Generation of Constructive Heuristics, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC), Link to the Paper
2020
A Deep Learning Approach to Predicting Solutions in Streaming Optimisation Domains, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO), Link to the Paper
2020
TRUSTD: Combat Fake Content using Blockchain and Collective Signature Technologies, IEEE Annual International Computer Software and Applications Conference (COMPSAC), Link to the Paper
2019
Trust-based Ecosystem to Combat Fake News, IEEE International Conference on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency (ICBC), Link to the Paper
2019
Algorithm Selection Using Deep Learning Without Feature Extraction, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO), Link to the Paper
A list is also available online
Awards
2019
Best Paper Award, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO)
2019
Conference Bursary, Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA)
2018
Fully Funded PhD Studentship, honor issuerEdinburgh Napier University
2018
Alison Cawsey Memorial Prize, Department of Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University
2018
The Best MSc Poster Prize, Department of Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University
2017
DataLab Scholarship, DataLab
2017
Pre-sessional Course Scholarship, University Of Glasgow
2011
Albasel Award, Damascus University
Occupation
2022-Current
Senior Data Scientist, Bigtincan
2021-2022
Data Scientist, Bigtincan
2018-2021
PhD Scientific Researcher, Edinburgh Napier University
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As a multi-disciplinary researcher, these are the main activities:
- Addressing automated algorithm selection and generation problems using Artificial Intelligence techniques such as Deep Learning and Machine Learning.
- Proposing novel and creative approaches for algorithm selection and generation problems.
- Developing and evaluating proof of concepts for these problems using the proposed approaches.
- Publishing the outcomes of this research in rank A international conferences and high-quality journals.
- Presenting and discussing the research outcomes with experts from different countries.
- Establishing researches with colleagues in other domains like cyber security.
2015-2017
Computer Engineer (Low Current) & Software Developer, Freelance
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As a software developer:
- Creating automated workflows to increase the productivity of the customer’s team.
- Developing powerful and useful tools using C# and Dynamo to overcome the BIM software limitations and avoid daily tedious tasks.
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As a computer engineer (low current):
- Low current systems design.
- BIM modelling for lighting, small power, cable routing and low current systems.
- Electrical wiring, create panel schedule and bill of quantities.
- In general, modelling, coordination and shop-drawing for electrical systems.
2014-2016
Computer Engineer (Low Current), Al-Marasem International For Development
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems coordinator.
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems technical support.
- Modeling, coordination and shop-drawing for integrated security systems, sound systems, data & telephone networks systems and fire alarm systems using Revit and Navisworks.
- Representing Al-Marasem at Dar Al Handasah (Shair and Partners) Consultants to solve and chase up the Request For Information (RFI) of the projects.
2012-2014
Computer Engineer (Low Current), Ocean And River Company (OAR)
Installation and maintenance of integrated security systems, computer networks, fire & theft alarm systems, telephone networks and CCTV.