As a Microsoft-certified Azure AI Engineer with a solid foundation in cloud-based AI solutions and machine learning concepts. I specialize in building AI/ML models and pipelines using Python, TensorFlow, and Keras, and have hands-on experience with natural language processing (NLP) and image recognition tasks. Currently working on a personal multi-marketplace (i.e. eBay, Kijiji) aggregator AI agent using Python utilizing the open-source Mistral-7B LLM (via Ollama) for all critical decisions. See below for more details about this project. Backed by 10+ years at a leading multinational semiconductor company, I bring experience in IP development, system verification, and root cause analysis. Having led global teams for 5+ years, I excel in cross-cultural communication, resource planning, and driving efficiency improvements across complex projects. I once was told "the best engineers put themselves out of a job". Hire me and I'll do just that :)

Frederick Suen

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As a Microsoft-certified Azure AI Engineer with a solid foundation in cloud-based AI solutions and machine learning concepts. I specialize in building AI/ML models and pipelines using Python, TensorFlow, and Keras, and have hands-on experience with natural language processing (NLP) and image recognition tasks. Currently working on a personal multi-marketplace (i.e. eBay, Kijiji) aggregator AI agent using Python utilizing the open-source Mistral-7B LLM (via Ollama) for all critical decisions. See below for more details about this project. Backed by 10+ years at a leading multinational semiconductor company, I bring experience in IP development, system verification, and root cause analysis. Having led global teams for 5+ years, I excel in cross-cultural communication, resource planning, and driving efficiency improvements across complex projects. I once was told "the best engineers put themselves out of a job". Hire me and I'll do just that :)

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As a Microsoft-certified Azure AI Engineer with a solid foundation in cloud-based AI solutions and machine learning concepts. I specialize in building AI/ML models and pipelines using Python, TensorFlow, and Keras, and have hands-on experience with natural language processing (NLP) and image recognition tasks.

Currently working on a personal multi-marketplace (i.e. eBay, Kijiji) aggregator AI agent using Python utilizing the open-source Mistral-7B LLM (via Ollama) for all critical decisions. See below for more details about this project.

Backed by 10+ years at a leading multinational semiconductor company, I bring experience in IP development, system verification, and root cause analysis. Having led global teams for 5+ years, I excel in cross-cultural communication, resource planning, and driving efficiency improvements across complex projects.

I once was told “the best engineers put themselves out of a job”. Hire me and I’ll do just that :)

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Work Experience

Independent Trader & Investor
January 1, 2019 - Present
Self-directed capital management and risk modeling during career break.
Freelance Machine Learning Practitioner
March 1, 2025 - Present
Earned Microsoft Certification in Azure AI Fundamentals through self-directed study, building foundational expertise in Azure AI services, machine learning workflows, and ethical AI principles. Designed and implemented machine learning models using TensorFlow and Keras for NLP and image classification tasks. Built reproducible workflows with Python, incorporating preprocessing pipelines (tokenization, embedding, padding) and model evaluation metrics for real-world datasets. Applied confidence calibration techniques (temperature scaling, isotonic regression) to evaluate and improve the reliability of model predictions in multi-class and binary classification settings. Published project code and documentation to GitHub.
Senior R&D Engineer II (Team Lead) at Synopsys Inc.
December 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Led global teams (Canada, Cairo, Yerevan) in ASIC verification and timing model generation for USB3 and 10G commercial-class products. Standardized timing model flows across multiple sites (Portugal, Poland, Boston, India) using Samsung 28nm and 10nm/16nm technologies.
R&D Engineer II at Synopsys Inc.
December 31, 2010 - October 21, 2025
Led verification for 3G/5G commercial products and developed USB2.0 test suite enhancements. Drove large-scale efficiencies in USB2.0 porting by leading off-site technology transfers. Developed first electromigration checking flow to enhance product reliability to a 10-year lifespan.
R&D Engineer I / Early Roles at Synopsys Inc.
June 26, 2002 - May 28, 2006
Pioneered the mixed-signal USB2.0 fast-SPICE verification and co-simulation flows. Developed automation and porting tools that improved verification efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
September 5, 1999 - May 31, 2003

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
October 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
September 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Big Data Exploration Using NYC Taxi Database (Python, PySpark)

    Developed and debugged PySpark data processing scripts for large, real-world datasets (NYC Taxi Trips) using Spark DataFrame API. Performed data ingestion, transformation, filtering, and aggregation

    paper Multi-Marketplace E-Commerce Aggregator AI Agent

    Project first started out as linear code. Now developing a scalable Python-based autonomous agent for profit analysis and aggregation across multiple e-commerce platforms, including eBay. Architected the solution using modular software design and robust API integration. Leveraging LLM-powered natural language processing to dynamically interpret listing data, automate complex workflow decisions, and optimize product sourcing strategies in real time. Using Perplexity AI as an assistant.

    Key skills demonstrated:

    • LLM integration (Mistral 7B via Ollama) for intelligent automation
    • Python development and modular architecture
    • RESTful API integration (eBay and others)
    • Prompt engineering
    • Automated pricing, shipping, and inventory analysis
    • AI-driven decision making in item selection

    This project showcases practical expertise in advanced AI workflows, applying state-of-the-art language models to solve real-world business problems in online retail and profit optimization.


    Skills: Python (Programming Language) · Multi-agent Systems · Large Language Models (LLM) · Natural Language Processing (NLP) · Prompt Engineering · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Machine Learning · AI Agents

    paper Custom MNIST Digit Classifier in Python/TensorFlow

    Built and trained a neural network in TensorFlow/Keras to classify handwritten digits from the MNIST dataset. Initially implemented a basic single-layer perceptron model (logistic regression using a dense output layer) to establish a performance baseline. Later extended the model to a custom convolutional neural network (CNN) for improved accuracy, incorporating layers such as Conv2D, MaxPooling2D, and Dense. Managed data preprocessing, model training, performance evaluation, and custom image testing.

    GitHub Repository: https://www.twine.net/signin
    


    Skills: Python (Programming Language) · TensorFlow · Data Analysis · Analytic Problem Solving · Machine Learning

    paper IMDB Sentiment Classifier in Python/TensorFlow

    Developed a text classification model using TensorFlow/Keras to analyze movie reviews from the IMDB dataset and predict sentiment (positive or negative). Started with a basic dense-layer architecture before advancing to an embedding-based model with text vectorization and padded sequences. Handled end-to-end development, including data preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and prediction on custom text inputs.

    GitHub Repository: https://www.twine.net/signin
    


    Skills: Python (Programming Language) · TensorFlow · Data Analysis · Analytic Problem Solving · Machine Learning

    paper Reuters Topic Classifier in Python/Tensorflow

    Developed a multi-class text classifier using TensorFlow/Keras to categorize Reuters news articles into 46 distinct topics. Employed a Conv1D-based architecture with an embedding layer to extract semantic and contextual features from tokenized input sequences. Implemented sequence padding, global max pooling, and a softmax output for multi-class prediction.

    The primary focus was on model calibration — evaluating and improving the reliability of predicted confidence scores using techniques such as Expected Calibration Error (ECE), temperature scaling, and isotonic regression. Assessed model performance on both accuracy and confidence alignment across validation and test sets.
    
    GitHub Repository: https://www.twine.net/signin
    


    Skills: Python (Programming Language) · TensorFlow · Machine Learning · Analytic Problem Solving · Data Analysis · Calibration

    paper Build A Natural Language Processing Solution With Azure AI Language

    Practical assessment using Microsoft Azure AI suite and Python.
    - Deployed a language resource using pre-built models
    - Created a conversational language understanding solution
    - Created a custom Named Entity Recognition (NER)

    Credential ID: 171B5C649EFABAEA


    Skills: Python (Programming Language) · Microsoft Azure Machine Learning · Natural Language Processing (NLP) · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Named Entity Recognition (NER)

    paper Implement A Knowledge Mining Solution With Azure AI Search

    Practical assessment using Microsoft Azure AI suite to create a knowledge mining solution using custom skillsets and an enrichment pipeline.

    Credential ID: A7C7062B69BA1376


    Skills: Python (Programming Language) · Microsoft Azure Machine Learning · Data Mining · Artificial Intelligence (AI)