I am Maryam Keyvanara, an AI and machine learning engineer and researcher with a PhD in Computer Science and 8+ years of experience across academia and industry. I specialize in Generative AI systems, large language models, and agentic AI architectures, and I am proficient in building end-to-end ML workflows—from data processing to model design, evaluation, and prototype integration. I have hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, and human-centered interactive systems. I am adept at bridging research and production, translating AI methods into scalable solutions, and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams to deliver impactful results.

Maryam Keyvanara

I am Maryam Keyvanara, an AI and machine learning engineer and researcher with a PhD in Computer Science and 8+ years of experience across academia and industry. I specialize in Generative AI systems, large language models, and agentic AI architectures, and I am proficient in building end-to-end ML workflows—from data processing to model design, evaluation, and prototype integration. I have hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, and human-centered interactive systems. I am adept at bridging research and production, translating AI methods into scalable solutions, and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams to deliver impactful results.

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I am Maryam Keyvanara, an AI and machine learning engineer and researcher with a PhD in Computer Science and 8+ years of experience across academia and industry. I specialize in Generative AI systems, large language models, and agentic AI architectures, and I am proficient in building end-to-end ML workflows—from data processing to model design, evaluation, and prototype integration.

I have hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, and human-centered interactive systems. I am adept at bridging research and production, translating AI methods into scalable solutions, and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams to deliver impactful results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Researcher at Huawei Technologies
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Led end-to-end R&D across ML models and LLM-based AI agents, overseeing design, implementation and deployment of production-ready tools for product integration. Collaborated with academic institutions and supervised interns; secured patents; presented surveys in company seminars; participated in innovation events.
PhD Research Associate Intern at Huawei Technologies
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Conducted cutting-edge research at the Human-Machine Interaction lab on interactive application research.
Research Assistant at York University
September 1, 2016 - November 13, 2025
Researched and developed human-computer interaction and its applications, focusing on human visual perception, gaze-contingent displays and VR.
R&D Engineer at University of Isfahan
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Developed driver drowsiness detection system using ML algorithms for face and eye detection.
Course Director at York University
September 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Course Director for Intro to Computing for Maths and Stats (MATLAB).
Teaching Assistant at York University
September 1, 2016 - November 13, 2025
TA for courses including Research Directions in Computing, Computing for Maths and Stats, Advanced OOP, Programming for Mobile Computing, Software Tools (C, Linux); led labs and tutorials.
Senior Researcher at Huawei Technologies, Markham
August 1, 2022 - Present
Led research-driven development of Generative AI solutions, spanning LLM-based systems, agentic frameworks, and RAG architectures, including performance evaluation and prototyping of AI applications. Collaborated with academic partners, supervised interns, delivered technical seminars, and co-authored patents.
PhD Research Intern at Huawei Technologies
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Conducted applied research at the Human–Machine Interaction Lab, contributing to experimental design and development of AI-driven in-vehicle interactive systems.
R&D Engineer at University of Isfahan
June 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015
Developed real-time driver drowsiness detection system using image processing and classical ML. Conducted feature extraction and facial analysis research that led to a peer-reviewed publication.

Education

PhD in Computer Science at York University
September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
MSc in Computer Science at University of Isfahan
September 1, 2012 - February 1, 2015
BSc in Computer Engineering at University of Isfahan
September 1, 2007 - August 1, 2011
PhD, Computer Science (Vision Science / Human Perception in Interaction) at York University
September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
MSc, Computer Science at University of Isfahan
September 1, 2012 - February 1, 2015
BSc, Computer Engineering at University of Isfahan
September 1, 2007 - August 1, 2011

Qualifications

PhD Best Thesis Award Nomination
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
York University Graduate Doctoral Fellowship (International)
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Patel Family Fighting Spirit Award, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Mercedes T. Richards and Jane St.Amour Award in Engineering Applications, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
PhD Best Thesis Award Nominee
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
York University Graduate Doctoral Fellowship
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Fighting Spirit Award
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Mercedes T. Richards & J St. Amour Award
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment