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I’m Sayed Muhammad Adnan, an IT Project Manager with a focus on AI, data science, machine learning, and computer vision. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable ML/CV solutions for enterprise clients, blending hands-on coding with strategic planning and strong stakeholder collaboration.
I have also 6 years experience of Social Media Management and Web development. I have developed content for social media marketing including schools, hospitals, and educational web sites, as well as, has developed
Backend and Frontend for web development using HTML, CSS, java script and Flask.
Based in Milan, Italy, I thrive on turning complex data into actionable insights, architecting cloud-enabled data pipelines, and driving innovation in Industry 4.0, IoT, and AI-driven deployments across borders. I enjoy mentoring teams, shaping product strategy, and delivering measurable impact through robust, repeatable processes.
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Work Experience
Project Manager Software/Firmware (Python/Data Science) at Banco r Banco r
April 1, 2023 - PresentAdapted IoT and Industry 4.0 technologies. Developed Linux-based edge firmware on Orange Pi Zero 2 to run deep CNN and ML algorithms for data analysis. Developed RESTful web services integrated with PostgreSQL database, improving application scalability by 53%. Worked on backend development with Django, Flask, and two-factor authentication. Integrated Python Tickle UI with AI-enabled cameras, scanners, and industrial motor bases for remote monitoring and control. Optimized cloud-based Python-Pandas models to reduce query time by 60%. Improved HRNET pose estimation by 5.8% using multi-scale cross attention transfer. Developed lightweight object detection, recognition, classification, and segmentation models for cloud-based web APIs and mobile apps. Pruned CNNs with local-global channel semantic attention for reduced energy and memory costs. Built data pipelines, ETL, and train behavior-sequence-transformer models for profile-specific online purchasing and e-commerce recommendations. Dev
Senior Manager IoT Dept., Team Leader Computer Vision & AI Team at KONKA
April 1, 2023 - August 8, 2025Led a team of 9 in developing large-scale industrial projects using resource-efficient deep CNN models for 2D/3D person and object detection, classification, compact 2D/3D human pose detection, tracking, and behavior understanding for Human Machine Interaction (HMI). Managed data and privacy in multimodal multisensory IIoT networks. Developed AI adversarial content to resist cyber-attacks, improving cybersecurity. Established collaborations and guided AI model development to optimize detection and tracking for embedded and mobile platforms.
Lead Manager AI & ML at KAWI
September 1, 2019 - August 8, 2025Trained, tested, and deployed lightweight deep learning-based detection and segmentation models on iPhone. Executed multi-modal sensor fusion and customer segmentation with GIS location integration for tailored marketing campaigns. Developed multi-modal multi-scale deep feature extraction and pixel-based human attention learning. Authored patents and advanced efficient deep model learning for embedded platforms.
Manager R&D Computer Systems at Suparc
August 1, 2013 - August 8, 2025Team lead for embedded development on AVR and PIC microcontrollers. Designed embedded multi-sensor data fusion cards for telemetry and telecommand using VSAT and SCADA protocols. Implemented vision-based controllers and managed large-scale structured and unstructured data processing. Developed and maintained remote HMI interfaces to monitor and track heterogeneous sensor data for IoT networks.
Senior Manager, AI & ML at KONKA
September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023Led an AI/ML team (9 members) delivering large-scale, multi-modal perception and computer vision solutions. Drove 2D/3D pose estimation, object detection, tracking, and action recognition for IoT and Industry 4.0 applications; built end-to-end data pipelines and online analytics. Achievements include improvements in latency, data protection, and model efficiency; developed lightweight edge deployments and cloud-integrated platforms; enhanced product capabilities for smart devices and retail scenarios.
Project Manager / Software Engineer at Bancor Bancor
April 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Professional experience spanning software/firmware development, Python/Data Science, and IoT adaptations for Industry 4.0. Led automation, AI/embedded systems initiatives, and hardware/software integration across projects, with emphasis on scalable architectures and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
AI/ML Lead (Consultant/Strategy) at Konka (Milan Office) / Open-World AI Initiatives
April 1, 2023 - PresentCurrent role focusing on advanced AI/ML architecture, cross-platform data strategies, and multi-modal model integration for consumer devices and retail analytics. Responsibilities include leading AI strategy, data pipeline optimization, and positioning Konka for self-reliant online analytics and competitive sensing.
Lead AI & ML Engineer at KAWI
April 1, 2023 - PresentLead AI/ML team responsible for training, testing, and deploying lightweight deep learning detection and segmentation models on iPhone and ARM platforms; multi-modal data fusion; edge and embedded AI; cloud-backend integration; R&D for Vision & AI-enabled cameras, sensors, and industrial motion systems; optimized data pipelines and on-line analytics; reduced query times and improved performance for embedded on-device processing.
AI/ML Engineer
September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023Embedded 3D multi-person pose estimation for behavior understanding & action recognition in augmented reality; embedded indoor multi-person tracking in shopping malls; contributed to multi-modal data pipelines and on-line analytics for IoT-based smart home telemetry; led design of lightweight data processing modules and AI-enabled devices; patent activity and research in person re-identification.
Project Manager - Software/Firmware
April 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Managed software and firmware projects for IoT and Industry 4.0 solutions; developed Linux-based edge firmware to run deep CNNs and ML algorithms for data analysis; designed RESTful web services integrated with cloud databases; led cross-functional teams in hardware-software integration and on-time delivery.
Education
Doctorate of Science (PhD) at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2018Master of Science at National University of Science and Technology
October 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Electronics) at NED University of Engineering and Technology
January 1, 2004 - January 31, 2008Master of Science at National University of Science and Technology
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2018Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Electronics) at NED University of Engineering and Technology
October 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012Master of Science at National University of Science and Technology
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2018Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Electronics) at NED University of Engineering and Technology
February 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012Qualifications
Project Management Certification, Mid-Level, PSTD - Pakistan Society for Training and Development
September 1, 2020 - August 8, 2025Total Quality Management, PSTD - Pakistan Society for Training and Development
April 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012Advanced Digital System Design, Skill Development Council Pakistan
May 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012Member, European Alliance for Innovation
May 1, 2010 - August 8, 2025Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
May 1, 2022 - August 8, 2025Member, International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI)
November 1, 2022 - August 8, 2025Member, International Group of Artificial Intelligence (IGoAI)
December 1, 2022 - August 8, 2025Open World Multi-Modal Distance Metric for Person Re-ID
January 1, 2020 - February 3, 2026On-the-Fly Smart Fitness Coach using Pose Recognition
January 1, 2020 - February 3, 2026Domain General Multi-Modal Learning for Open World Person Re-ID
January 1, 2021 - February 3, 2026On-the-Fly Smart Fitness Coach using Pose Recognition
January 1, 2020 - February 3, 2026Open World Multi Modal Distance Metric for Person Re-ID
January 1, 2020 - February 3, 2026On-the-Fly Smart Fitness Coach using Pose Recognition
January 1, 2020 - February 3, 2026Open World Person Re-Identification: Multi Kernel Learning
January 1, 2021 - February 3, 2026Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Retail, Education, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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