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I am Tariq Soliman, a driven engineer with a strong foundation in mechatronics and a passion for applying AI to industrial processes. I enjoy turning data into reliable digital twins, optimizing operations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features that drive revenue and efficiency.
My work spans mining automation, optimisation and decision support systems that utilise AI, drone-based asset monitoring, and various research projects. I am proficient in Python, ROS2, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch). I have experience with cloud tools like Azure Databricks with a track record of driving improvements, implementing CI/CD, and communicating effectively with clients.
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Graduate Digital Engineer at Hatch
January 1, 2024 - PresentSupported a digital twin of the Dugald River Mine (DRM) zinc flotation processing plant, fixing bugs and adding features. The digital twin uses neural networks to simulate operations and Particle Swarm Optimisation to optimise control variables for zinc grade and recovery. The project increased plant recovery by 0.27% (p < 0.01), reduced model errors in one stream by over 20%, introduced unit testing into CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps, and engaged with clients in weekly feedback meetings. Investigated error detection and correction techniques for the DRM Flotation Twin (e.g., ensembles, Mean Variance Estimation Networks) to estimate uncertainty and added explainability metrics (Sobol Analysis, SHAP) in training with Azure Databricks.
Research Assistant at The University of Queensland
December 1, 2024 - PresentInvestigated dimension importance estimation with embeddings generated by Large Language Models for information retrieval, building on prior work in dimensionality reduction and retrieval efficiency.
Tutor at The University of Queensland, ITAR, Cluey Learning & Privately
March 1, 2019 - November 1, 2024Lead tutor for courses at UQ, running tutorials, training new tutors, assisting with assignments, drafting assessments, writing tests for code, and marking. Also contributed to Indigenous Tutorial Assistance and Retention (ITAR) and private tutoring.
Research Assistant at Singapore Sports Institute
December 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023Implemented a custom deep learning model in Keras to classify fencing movements from data from four Inertial Measurement Units. Collected data from seven athletes, achieving 75-80% accuracy on windows of data from an unseen athlete. Built a PyQt GUI to automatically suggest labels.
Research Assistant at The University of Queensland
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022Helped develop a GUI for a MacOS app for sonification of astronomical surveys to aid accessibility for visually impaired users. Used SwiftUI and contributed to modifying a JavaScript/JQuery-based survey library.
Volunteering Treasurer at Brisbane Ultimate Disc Association
July 1, 2025 - PresentOversee financials, fundraising, and governance for a community sport club; contribute to growth and organisational sustainability.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and Master of Engineering, Major in Mechatronics at The University of Queensland
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2024Exchange Program at National University of Singapore
August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023Westpac Singapore W100 Asian Exchange Scholar & Leadership Development Program at Westpac Singapore
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022Qualifications
Westpac Singapore W100 Asian Exchange Scholar & Leadership Development Program
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022Exchange Program - National University of Singapore
August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023First Class Honours in Mechatronics (GPA 6.8/7)
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2024Industry Experience
Agriculture & Mining, Computers & Electronics, Education, Manufacturing, Software & Internet
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