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I’m Anwar Al Sheikh, an AI Engineer with a strong track record of turning research into scalable, production-ready AI solutions. My focus areas include machine learning, computer vision, generative AI, and data science, with extensive experience building end-to-end pipelines, RAG + LLM integrations, and real-time systems. I thrive on turning complex ideas into practical, measurable results and collaborating across teams to drive innovation.
I enjoy optimizing data flows, accelerating model performance through quantization and deployment to ONNX/TRT, and delivering interactive AI-powered applications. I’m passionate about mentoring teammates, embracing continuous learning, and transforming cutting-edge research into robust, deployed solutions that customers can rely on.
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Work Experience
Data Scientist at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Led development of AI-powered chatbots for question answering, summarization, and a legal clause extractor, integrating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language model pipelines to improve response accuracy and contextual understanding. Implemented a real-time facial expression detection feature and additional computer vision modules for emotion analysis, including face detection, landmark extraction, and 3D pose estimation. Built real-time face action detection, including blink detection (Eye Aspect Ratio), smile detection via facial landmarks, and head movement tracking using 3D pose estimation. Designed and optimized data preprocessing pipelines using perceptual hashing to detect duplicates and cosine similarity with Annoy for object-based filtering, reducing redundancy in a 300,000-image dataset. Applied segmentation to remove backgrounds and used synthetic HSV-based color modification to improve vehicle color classification. Performed large-scale data acquisition and
Data Scientist at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 30, 2025 - September 8, 2025Developed AI-powered chatbots for question answering, summarization, and legal clause extraction using RAG + LLM pipelines to improve response accuracy and contextual understanding. Integrated real-time facial expression detection and face-action detection (blink detection via Eye Aspect Ratio, smile detection from facial landmarks, and 3D head pose estimation). Designed and optimized data preprocessing with perceptual hashing for duplicate detection and Cosine Similarity/Annoy-based filtering to reduce redundancy in a 300,000-image dataset. Applied segmentation to remove backgrounds and used HSV-based synthetic data generation to augment vehicle color classification. Led large-scale data acquisition and annotation with CVAT. Implemented model quantization and deployment (PyTorch to ONNX and TensorRT), and exposed models via API wrappers. Version-controlled work with Git/GitHub and various Linux operations.
Data Scientist at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Led AI-driven initiatives including development of AI-powered chatbots with RAG + LLM pipelines, real-time facial expression detection, and face action detection (blink, smile, head pose). Designed and optimized data preprocessing (perceptual hashing, cosine similarity, Annoy-based filtering) for a 300k image dataset, applied segmentation for background removal and HSV-based synthetic color augmentation for vehicle classification. Coordinated dataset annotation with CVAT, performed model quantization and deployment (PyTorch to ONNX to TensorRT), and exposed models via API wrappers. Performed large-scale data acquisition and web scraping; managed version control with Git/GitHub and Linux operations.
Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer Trainee at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Gained foundational experience across the data science lifecycle, including data acquisition, cleaning, transformation, and exploratory analysis. Implemented supervised and unsupervised models (classification, regression, clustering) using Python and core ML libraries, building data-driven solutions.
Data Scientist at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 30, 2025 - September 9, 2025Led AI initiatives including conversational AI with RAG + LLM pipelines, real-time computer vision modules for blink detection, smile analysis, and 3D head pose estimation. Designed an advanced preprocessing pipeline (perceptual hashing, cosine similarity, Annoy) for a 300K+ image dataset. Implemented synthetic data generation to rebalance a 3-class vehicle color dataset (Yellow, Orange, Grey), achieving 95% accuracy. Deployed models with quantization and converted PyTorch models to ONNX/TRT for performance. Built model clients and API wrappers for production-ready services and integrated CI/CD workflows in Azure DevOps.
Data Scientist & ML Engineer Trainee at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 30, 2022 - September 9, 2025Gained full data lifecycle exposure, supporting end-to-end AI projects. Implemented classification, regression, and clustering models; applied CV/vision techniques; contributed to data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation. Collaborated with teams to translate business requirements into ML solutions and prepared production-grade prototypes.
Data Scientist & ML Engineer at Freelance
August 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025Delivered data cleaning, transformation, and exploratory analytics for small businesses and independent clients. Built predictive models (classification, regression, clustering) and developed computer vision prototypes as proof-of-concept projects. Collaborated with clients to define technical requirements and delivered tailored ML solutions remotely.
Front-End Developer at Freelance
March 31, 2020 - September 9, 2025Developed and maintained responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Performed WordPress customization, UI/UX enhancements, and cross-browser optimization. Collaborated with clients to deliver tailored front-end solutions and manage project timelines.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Spirwan
September 30, 2015 - September 9, 2025Designed and executed manual/functional test plans, tracked defects, and ensured software reliability. Worked cross-functionally with developers and stakeholders to improve test coverage and validated requirements against specifications.
Data Scientist at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025Led Conversational AI initiatives by designing and deploying AI-powered chatbots with RAG + LLM pipelines, improving contextual accuracy and reducing manual workload. Engineered real-time computer vision modules for facial expression recognition (blink detection via Eye Aspect Ratio, smile analysis using facial landmarks) and 3D pose tracking. Built an advanced data preprocessing/optimization pipeline (perceptual hashing, cosine similarity, Annoy) to reduce redundancy in a 300K+ image dataset. Implemented synthetic data generation for class imbalance in a 3-class vehicle color dataset (yellow, orange, grey), achieving 95% accuracy. Managed dataset acquisition via web scraping and annotation workflows with CVAT. Deployed models with quantization and converted PyTorch models to ONNX/TRT for scalable inference. Created API clients and wrappers to deploy AI solutions as production services, and integrated with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
Data Scientist & Machine Learning Engineer Trainee at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025Participated in full data lifecycle: data acquisition, cleaning, transformation, and exploratory data analysis. Developed classification, regression, and clustering models to solve business problems, using Python, NumPy, Pandas and Scikit-Learn. Gained hands-on experience with model deployment and monitoring, and integrated ML workflows in Azure DevOps.
Data Scientist & ML Engineer at Freelance | Remote
August 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025Delivered data analysis, visualization and predictive modeling projects for small businesses and independent clients. Built classification, regression and clustering models with Scikit-Learn, and developed computer vision prototypes for image classification and object detection as proof-of-concept.
Front-End Developer at Freelance | Remote
March 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025Developed responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; built WordPress sites; improved UI/UX; collaborated with clients on requirements and timelines.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Spirwan
September 1, 2015 - September 9, 2025Designed and executed manual/functional test plans; tracked defects; collaborated with developers to improve coverage; validated requirements against specifications.
Data Scientist at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025Contributed to conversational AI development by building and deploying AI-powered chatbots for Q&A, summarization, and legal clause extraction via RAG + LLM pipelines. Engineered real-time computer vision modules for blink detection (Eye Aspect Ratio), smile analysis (facial landmarks), and head tracking (3D pose estimation). Designed an advanced preprocessing pipeline using perceptual hashing, cosine similarity, and Annoy to reduce redundancy in a 300K+ image dataset. Implemented synthetic data generation to rebalance a 3-class vehicle color dataset and improve validation performance. Deployed models via quantization and conversion to ONNX/TRT; built API clients and production-grade services; collaborated in Azure DevOps pipelines.
Data Scientist & ML Engineer Trainee at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025Gained full data lifecycle exposure; supported end-to-end project workflows; developed classification, regression, and clustering models; strengthened ML toolkit usage (Python, NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn).
Data Scientist & ML Engineer at Freelance
August 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025Delivered data analysis, transformation, and exploratory analytics for clients; built machine learning models (classification, regression, clustering) for business insights; prototyped computer vision applications using OpenCV.
Front-End Developer at Freelance
March 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025Web development and WordPress site management; UI/UX enhancements and responsive design; collaborated with clients to define requirements and deliver tailored front-end solutions.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Spirwan
September 1, 2015 - September 9, 2025Test planning/execution, manual/functional testing; defect tracking; cross-functional collaboration to enhance test coverage; validated requirements against specifications.
Data Scientist at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025Led end-to-end AI initiatives including conversational AI using RAG + LLM pipelines and real-time computer vision for action recognition (blink, smile, head tracking) and attendance. Built model clients and production-ready API wrappers; implemented CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for Linux-based deployments. Conducted thorough data preprocessing and optimization, including a duplicate image filtration system for 300K+ images and synthetic data generation to rebalance a 3-class vehicle color dataset, achieving 95% validation accuracy. Spearheaded model deployment and quantization to accelerate inference via ONNX/TRT. Coordinated data acquisition and annotation workflows using CVAT.
Data Scientist & Machine Learning Engineer (Intern) at Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions
April 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025Managed end-to-end data lifecycle: data acquisition, cleaning, transformation, and Exploratory Data Analysis to support end-to-end project workflows. Developed classification, regression, and clustering models to address business problems. Gained practical ML experience with Python, NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib, and Seaborn for analytics prototyping and presentation.
Front-End Developer at Freelance
March 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025Designed and maintained responsive websites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Delivered WordPress customization, cross-browser compatibility, and client-focused frontend solutions, working remotely with diverse clients.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Spirwan
September 1, 2015 - October 15, 2025Planned and executed manual/functional test plans, identified and tracked defects, and ensured software quality through cross-functional collaboration and requirement validation.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering at University of Jordan
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2013Qualifications
Azure AI Fundamentals Certificate
May 27, 2022 - May 27, 2022Data Scientist and Machine Learning
September 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022Oracle Development 11g, Tuned Applications
May 1, 2015 - May 2, 2016Data Science & Machine Learning Training
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Python & Machine Learning
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Oracle Development 11g – Tuned Applications
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Education, Other
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