Firas Ben Thayer

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I'm a Master's graduate in AI & Automation with 5+ years of experience in sustainable process automation.

About

I’m a Master’s graduate in AI & Automation with 5+ years of experience in sustainable process automation. I am skilled in Python, SQL, and deploying AI solutions from research to production, with a passion for building impactful, scalable systems.

I’m open to relocation and excited by new challenges, and I thrive in collaborative environments that balance innovation with practical results.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchFluent
  • SwedishIntermediate
  • ArabicFluent

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Telecommunications
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 12 roles

Master Thesis Researcher · Volvo TrucksJun 2025 – Jun 2025 · 1 mo

Designed 2D and 3D systems for automated truck height verification using computer vision and ML. Fine-tuned YOLOv11l-seg models for truck segmentation and deployed them in a server-based pipeline. Built a 2D photogrammetry/regression system and a 3D system using Intel RealSense D456. Developed a data pipeline integrating industrial cameras, Mini PCs, and Volvo’s IT infrastructure.

Master Thesis Researcher · Volvo Trucks, SwedenJan 2025 – Jun 2025 · 6 mos

Developed an automated system to verify truck heights using computer vision and machine learning. Trained object segmentation pretrained YOLO models using PyTorch to ensure measurement accuracy. Created server architecture for data gathering from cameras and investigated system integration with Volvo's IT infrastructure.

Lead AI Researcher · Högskolan VästOct 2024 – Oct 2024 · 1 mo

Led two master’s students on projects involving training multiple classification and regression models using TensorFlow and PyTorch; created a Flask website that connects to a Code-server Docker container (a VSCode fork); deployed websites on a local network using Proxmox, Nginx, Docker, and Kubernetes; communicated progress using Kanban methodology.

Lead AI Researcher · Högskolan Väst, SwedenJun 2024 – Oct 2024 · 5 mos
Automation Engineer · Intercom TechnologiesAug 2023 – Aug 2023 · 1 mo
Automation Engineer · Intercom Technologies, TunisiaSep 2020 – Aug 2023 · 3 yrs
Project Manager · PoulinaApr 2020 – Apr 2020 · 1 mo
Project Manager · Poulina, TunisiaOct 2019 – Apr 2020 · 7 mos

Education· 5

Master's Degree · Högskolan Väst, Sweden2023 – 2025
Master's Degree · National Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Tunisia2014 – 2019
Baccalaureate Diploma · El Wafa, Tunisia2012 – 2013
Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence And Automation · Högskolan Väst, Sweden2023 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Swedish Institute Scholarship2023 – 2025

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