I am Kian Babanezhad, a Montreal-based ML Engineer and Data Scientist with 5 years of experience in data science, pattern recognition, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights and building solutions that drive business value. Over the past few years I have applied AI techniques including large language models, regression, CNNs, and other deep learning approaches to develop AI applications, automate workflows, and deliver impactful outcomes. I am proficient with FastAPI and related frameworks, and have a track record of delivering interactive data visualization, RAG pipelines, and local LLM-based chatbots to support research and decision-making.

Kian Babanezhad

I am Kian Babanezhad, a Montreal-based ML Engineer and Data Scientist with 5 years of experience in data science, pattern recognition, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights and building solutions that drive business value. Over the past few years I have applied AI techniques including large language models, regression, CNNs, and other deep learning approaches to develop AI applications, automate workflows, and deliver impactful outcomes. I am proficient with FastAPI and related frameworks, and have a track record of delivering interactive data visualization, RAG pipelines, and local LLM-based chatbots to support research and decision-making.

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I am Kian Babanezhad, a Montreal-based ML Engineer and Data Scientist with 5 years of experience in data science, pattern recognition, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights and building solutions that drive business value.

Over the past few years I have applied AI techniques including large language models, regression, CNNs, and other deep learning approaches to develop AI applications, automate workflows, and deliver impactful outcomes. I am proficient with FastAPI and related frameworks, and have a track record of delivering interactive data visualization, RAG pipelines, and local LLM-based chatbots to support research and decision-making.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Application Specialist at ITR Laboratories Canada Inc.
October 1, 2022 - Present
Leading and contributed to software validation efforts, serving as Validation Study Director for DocuSign and SigmaStat, and participating in the comprehensive validation of complex systems like Provantis (with over 10 integrated sub-modules), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and data integrity. Designing and implemented a statistical data analysis application using the Shiny platform (R and Python), enabling dynamic and interactive data visualization for research and operational needs. Designed, trained, and deployed AI/ML models (Python, TensorFlow, scikit-learn), including implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and local LLM-based chatbots, supporting automation of research workflows and enhancing decision-making through data-driven insights.
Software Application Specialist at ITR Laboratories Canada Inc.
October 1, 2022 - Present
Leading and contributed to software validation efforts, including serving as Validation Study Director for DocuSign and SigmaStat, and participating in the comprehensive validation of complex systems like Provantis (with over 10 integrated sub-modules), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and data integrity. Designing and implemented a statistical data analysis application using the Shiny platform (R and Python), enabling dynamic and interactive data visualization for research and operational needs. Designed, trained, and deployed AI/ML models (Python, TensorFlow, scikit-learn), including implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and local LLM-based chatbots, supporting automation of research workflows and enhancing decision-making through data-driven insights.

Education

Data Science and Machine Learning at McGill University
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
M.Sc. Degree in Biomedical Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology
September 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering at University of Guilan
September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2014
Data Science and Machine Learning at McGill University
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
M.Sc. Degree in Biomedical Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology
September 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering at University of Guilan
September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2014

Qualifications

Databricks | Datacamp
July 1, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Deep Learning Specialization | DeepLearning.AI
May 1, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Azure AI Fundamental | Microsoft
November 1, 2023 - September 20, 2025
Machine Learning Specialization | DeepLearning.AI
October 1, 2023 - September 20, 2025
Statistical Thinking in Python | DataCamp
October 1, 2023 - September 20, 2025
Task-Oriented Course in Data Analysis with Python | Quera
July 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Databricks | Datacamp
July 1, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Deep Learning Specialization | DeepLearning.AI
May 1, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Azure AI Fundamental | Microsoft
November 1, 2023 - September 20, 2025
Machine Learning Specialization | DeepLearning.AI
October 1, 2023 - September 20, 2025
Statistical Thinking in Python | DataCamp
October 1, 2023 - September 20, 2025
Task-Oriented Course in Data Analysis with Python | Quera
July 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services