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Tarek Abdelkhalek

Tarek Abdelkhalek

Dubai

Summary

Seasoned AWS Certified Machine Learning Architect & Digital Transformation Lead with 20+ years of IT experience Including leading and managing projects throughout the entire SDLC. Skilled in process improvement with expertise in machine learning, analyzing and altering processes to improve business models and enhance customer experience using innovative technology.

Proven success in global collaborations across the US, UK, and Middle East.

I've excelled in fine-tuning large language models, notably the facebook/opt-2.7b, Falcon-7B ( HuggingFace ), after comparing alternatives like T5, BERT, and GPT-2. This included optimizing GPT-2-XL under AWS SageMaker, showcasing my ability to adapt AI technologies for specific tasks.

I've also led groundbreaking NLP initiatives such as the Jarvis Project, integrating ASR whisper Model and OpenAI APIs for a seamless user experience.

Familiar with open-source frameworks like oobabooga/text-generation-webui, hh2o AI, AutoGPTQ, and Lora and Quantization frameworks. With my blend of experience, technical skills, and passion for AI, I am well-equipped to contribute significantly to any team.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

AI Projects

Self-Directed Projects
Dubai
01.2021 - Current

Jarvis Project: Led the development of an AI voice assistant using ASR whisper Model for voice transcription, OpenAI APIs for chatbot functionality, and Silatro TTS for voice output. This project showcased my ability to integrate and fine-tune various ML models for a seamless user experience.

Invoice Processing System: Developed a computer vision system for extracting invoice details using models like Tesseract. Further enhanced the system by integrating NLP Spacy Transformer for entity detection, demonstrating my expertise in both computer vision and NLP.

Fine-tuning Falcon-7B: Worked on fine-tuning the Falcon-7B large language model for Q&A tasks, after comparing other alterative Models like T7, BERT, GPT-2 for same Task ( fine tuning GPT-2-XL under AWS SageMaker ). improving the efficiency and accuracy of information retrieval.

Digital Transformation Lead / Senior Consultant

Dubai Customs
Dubai
01.2008 - Current
  • Spearheaded the digital transformation of the Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform for Dubai Customs, leveraging machine learning techniques to enhance customer experience and establish Dubai as an e-commerce hub.
  • Pioneered a customer-centric model for the integration of Dubai Customs' Core System with other government entities, resulting in a 40% decrease in processing time and significantly improving customer satisfaction.
  • Worked closely with AI researchers to experiment and validate the latest AI technologies, transforming applied AI research into software products and demonstrations.
  • Utilizing machine learning techniques to improve tracking of customer containers movement to suppliers by Identifying use cases for Block chain integration with IoT
  • Using Computer Vision Models to recognize Products and Classifying their HSCodes using Classification Models
  • Machine learning algorithms can be used to predict which containers will be moved and when to optimize routes for the shipping company, and to schedule inspections which allows for reducing the chances of errors
  • Improved Inspection service for Dubai Customs through booking and Planning Module for Inspection Service and later integrated it with Dubai Ports for seamless synchronized Inspection Booking and container release in time
  • And introduced X-Ray Drive through Service for better user experience
  • As I.T P.M As an I.T Project Manager, managed the enhancements release of the Mirsal-2 Declaration Project using an agile methodology
  • As Tech Lead Led the development of a tool for handling system critical faults using SOA methodology, increasing system reliability as a Tech Lead

Tech Lead

IST Networks
Cairo
01.2006 - 01.2008

Integrated our Gateway solution with Cisco IP-PBX using Adaptors. Designed call flow and integration layer for BNP Bank Services for enhanced customer experience. Played a key role within client and stakeholder management and addressing their requirements.

Information specialist (Technical Lead)

EDS/HP
London
01.2002 - 02.2006
  • Led a team that migrated ABN-AMRO system from London to Egypt
  • Enhanced Integration layer for General Motors System through design patterns
  • Led the integration of HIPAA and HL7 framework into a
  • Health- care System
  • Integrated inhouse developed Java Rule-Engine with .NET
  • Health- care System
  • Migrated Fox-Pro System to MS-SQL
  • Triggers and Stored Procedures with Java Thin Client ( Web
  • Page )

Senior Consultant

KForce/Verizon
New York
07.2000 - 07.2001
  • Enhanced the Verizon ADSL request fulfillment website as a, in NYC, resulting in increased reliability and efficiency
  • Migrated Desktop healthcare system for Innovatix developed in FoxPro to SQL Triggers, stored procedures called by thin client browser
  • Developed Dashboard for Prudential NYC for KPI Monitoring using Java Swing Framework.

Education

Computer Science

American University in Cairo
Egypt, Cairo
01.1998 - 01.2000

Skills

AWS ML Cloud, Machine Learning, Generative Language Models, Fine Tuning LLMs ,Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Data Analytics, Requirements Analysis, Micro Services, Micro Services, IT Project Management, Business Process Improvement

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Certification

AWS ML Specialty

Additional Information

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Timeline

AWS ML Specialty

01-2023

AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

01-2022

AI Projects

Self-Directed Projects
01.2021 - Current

Microsoft Azure AI Engineer

01-2021

Serverless ML using Tensor flow on Google Cloud

01-2020

TOGAF

01-2012

Digital Transformation Lead / Senior Consultant

Dubai Customs
01.2008 - Current

Tech Lead

IST Networks
01.2006 - 01.2008

Information specialist (Technical Lead)

EDS/HP
01.2002 - 02.2006

Senior Consultant

KForce/Verizon
07.2000 - 07.2001

Computer Science

American University in Cairo
01.1998 - 01.2000
Tarek Abdelkhalek