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Farah Abdou

AI Engineer specializing in Natural Language Processing and Generative AI

About Me

I'm the kind of person who isn't afraid of challenges.

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Passionate AI Engineer with a strong background in Natural Language Processing and Generative AI. Proven ability to design and implement innovative solutions to complex problems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive meaningful insights and advancements in AI capabilities.

What sets me apart is my curiosity to understand technologies at their core and my commitment to continuous learning and innovation.

Professional Journey

My experience in AI and software development

Stakpak R&D Software Engineer
April 2025 - Present · 3 months

Software Development, Research & Development, and Data

Edulga AI & Data Engineer
May 2025 - Present · 2 months

Building Edulga which is the Google Maps for Knowledge, using AI and NLP with knowledge graphs to help users find the best resources for their needs.

Uplimit Teaching Assistant
March 2024 - Present · 1 year 4 months

Teaching Assistant for Natural Language Processing Course, Machine Learning with Databricks, Intro to Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) with Google Course, SRE Fundamentals with Google Course by answering student questions and host Lab Walkthrough sessions weekly

San3a Tech Training Specialist
April 2025 - Present · 3 months

Delivered engaging sessions and provided mentorship to support student success in programming, electronics and digital fabrication (3D printing, laser cutting) through hands-on projects. Provided personalized feedback and troubleshooting support to enhance learning outcomes. Fostered a collaborative, innovative lab environment focused on safety and inclusivity.

Takamol Advanced AI Engineer
Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 · 7 mos

Involved in computer vision projects.

San3a Tech Instructor
May 2024 - Oct 2024 · 6 mos

Instructor on GirlsMake program, GirlsMake is a summer innovation program funded by Chevron - The Human Energy Company - to empower girls to pursue their interest in STEM subjects, providing them with the skills needed to make their ideas come true using Maker Education methodologies and Digital Fabrication techniques.

Digital Egypt Pioneers Initiative - DEPI Machine Learning Mentor
Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 · 3 mos

Mentored students in launching their first freelance jobs in ML/AI, guiding them through project development and client interactions. & Collaborated with industry experts to provide real-world insights and practical advice for students entering the ML/AI field.

Nile University Quantum RL Researcher
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 · 5 mos

Research in the field of Quantum Reinforcement Learning.

Green Furniture Artificial Intelligence Engineer
April 2024 - June 2024 · 3 mos

Developed advanced AI systems for innovative solutions. Implemented machine learning models to enhance product design and functionality.

Sylbaa Machine Learning Engineer
February 2024 - June 2024 · 5 mos

Created an end-to-end chatbot with advanced natural language processing. Developed computer vision models for intelligent image recognition.

Omdena Machine Learning Engineer
December 2022 - March 2024 · 1 year 4 months

I specialize in the intersection of data engineering and TensorFlow, contributing to the development and implementation of innovative machine learning solutions.

San3a Tech Instructor
Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 · 3 mos

Instructor on GirlsMake program, GirlsMake is a summer innovation program funded by Chevron - The Human Energy Company - to empower girls to pursue their interest in STEM subjects, providing them with the skills needed to make their ideas come true using Maker Education methodologies and Digital Fabrication techniques.

Skills & Technologies

I specialize in developing cutting-edge AI solutions, with expertise in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing to solve complex real-world challenges.

  • Programming Languages

    Python, JavaScript, SQL, R, Java, C++, C

  • AI/ML Technologies

    TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras, OpenCV

  • Cloud & DevOps

    AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Azure, GCP

  • Specializations

    Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Deep Learning and LLMs

Portfolio

A selection of recent projects I have worked on.

NLP Project

Detecting Hateful and Offensive Language using NLP

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Leading a project on detecting offensive and hateful language using NLP. Schedule weekly meetings, manage project tasks, and create reports and documents as requested.

Data Science

Data Insight Hub

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An innovative data analysis platform designed to empower data analysts with streamlined tools for processing and gaining insights from datasets.

Interactive Tool

Chat with PDF

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"Chat with PDF" is an innovative tool designed to allow users to interact with the contents of a PDF file using AI and natural language processing.

Computer Vision

SmartVision

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SmartVision is an advanced image classification and text analysis application built using Streamlit with YOLOv8 models.

Talks & Presentations

Sharing knowledge and insights with the AI community

Microsoft AI Enthusiast Community Events Data Analysis Techniques Using Azure Databricks
Virtual Event · Past Event

Explored powerful approaches to large-scale data analysis using Azure Databricks. Covered sophisticated analytics workflows that extract meaningful insights from complex datasets, leveraging distributed processing capabilities within the Azure ecosystem.

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Microsoft Reactor CRUD Operations with Azure Cosmos DB Emulator
Online Presentation

Tailored for beginners, this hands-on talk guides you through setting up the Emulator, creating a .NET Core console app, and mastering Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations—all in a fun, interactive environment that requires no cloud account. Attendees will experience real-time coding excitement, live debugging, and expert tips on error handling and partitioning strategies, leaving with the confidence and skills to tackle database development challenges head-on.

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Microsoft Reactor Enterprise AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Platform
Online Workshop

An enterprise-grade predictive maintenance solution demonstrating how Azure Cosmos DB and AI technologies can create intelligent, scalable platforms for real-time equipment monitoring and failure prediction.

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Microsoft Developer Building Intelligent Data Analysis Applications with OpenAI's LLMs and Azure Cosmos DB
Technical Talk

Deep dive into practical deep learning applications, covering neural network architectures, training techniques, and deployment strategies.

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Perú .Net Development Building Interactive Dashboards with Databricks
Technical Presentation

This session explores how Databricks can be used to build interactive dashboards, allowing you to visualize and analyze data in real-time.

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DevMENA From Data to Insights: A Beginner's Guide to Azure Databricks
Live Session

This session provides a comprehensive overview of Azure Databricks, covering its key features, use cases, and how it can be used to build interactive dashboards.

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DevMENA Unlocking the Power of NLP
Live Session

Introduction to NLP and how to use it to build a chatbot

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Blogs & Articles

Sharing technical insights and tutorials with the community

Alibaba Cloud Community From Code to Intelligence: Unleashing Machine Learning Potential with Alibaba Cloud
November 27, 2024
Alibaba Cloud Blog

Introduces the potential of machine learning and Alibaba Cloud's role as a powerful gateway in the world of cloud-based machine learning.

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Alibaba Cloud Community Alibaba Cloud in Action: Technical Insights into Its Modern Architecture
November 18, 2024
Alibaba Cloud Blog

Provides a technical overview of Alibaba Cloud's modern architecture, detailing its core components, performance metrics, and implementation strategies.

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Alibaba Cloud Community Understanding Alibaba Cloud's Computer Vision and AI Services
October 31, 2024
Alibaba Cloud Blog

Introduces Alibaba Cloud's computer vision and AI services, highlighting their capabilities and benefits for businesses.

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Alibaba Cloud Community Data Visualization & Analytics with Alibaba Cloud QuickBI: From Setup to Optimization
October 23, 2024
Alibaba Cloud Blog

Guides you through the implementation of big data visualization solutions using QuickBI in conjunction with other Alibaba Cloud services.

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Alibaba Cloud Community Creating and Deploying Custom Models on Alibaba Cloud
October 21, 2024
Alibaba Cloud Blog

Introduces how to create and deploy a basic generative AI model (an autoencoder) on Alibaba Cloud.

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Alibaba Cloud Community Fine-Tune a Language Model Using Alibaba Cloud's Platform for AI (PAI)
September 9, 2024
Alibaba Cloud Blog

Step-by-step tutorial on how to fine-tune a language model using Alibaba Cloud's Platform for AI (PAI).

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Microsoft Tech Community Building a Restaurant Management System with Azure Database for MySQL
December 3, 2024
Azure MySQL Blog

Hands-on tutorial to build a Restaurant Management System using Azure Database for MySQL, including database schema, sample code, and deployment tips.

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Hashnode Host My Supply Chain Chatbot on Alibaba Cloud
March 11, 2024
Hashnode

Steps to deploy your chatbot on Alibaba Cloud: Prepare your code, ensure it is well-structured, and ready to be deployed.

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Hashnode Building a Personal Finance Tracker Web Application
March 8, 2024
Hashnode

Develop a web application to track personal finances, including income, expenses, and budgeting features.

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Hashnode The Quantum Computing Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Unthinkable
March 8, 2024
Hashnode

Explore the promise and intrigue of quantum computing, its current state, and future potential.

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Hashnode The Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Transforming the Financial Landscape
March 8, 2024
Hashnode

Discover how blockchain and DeFi are revolutionizing the world of finance and enabling new financial models.

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Hashnode Unveiling the Powerhouse: Exploring Alibaba Cloud
March 8, 2024
Hashnode

An overview of Alibaba Cloud's technological strengths and its role in the cloud computing landscape.

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Hashnode Getting Started with Azure Database for MySQL
January 9, 2024
Hashnode

Introduction to Azure Database for MySQL, its features, and how to deploy and manage databases on Azure.

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Hashnode Mastering the Move: Migrating Your On-Premises MySQL Database to Azure Database for MySQL
January 5, 2024
Hashnode

Step-by-step guide to migrating your on-premises MySQL database to Azure Database for MySQL.

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Hashnode Getting Started with Power BI
January 4, 2024
Hashnode

Introduction to Power BI Desktop, its features, and how to load, transform, and visualize data.

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Hashnode What is API ?
February 2, 2022
Hashnode

Explains what an API is, how it works, and its importance in modern software development.

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Medium Building a RESTful API with Python, FastAPI, and Azure Cosmos DB Emulator
January 17, 2024
Medium

Creating robust APIs backed by NoSQL databases doesn't have to be complicated. In this guide, we'll build a production-ready REST API using FastAPI and Azure Cosmos DB Emulator.

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Medium Building a Scalable Weather API with Python Flask and Automating DevOps with StakPak
April 17, 2024
Medium

How to streamline cloud deployments using infrastructure-as-code and AI-driven DevOps automation.

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Medium Comprehensive Book Review: Prompt Engineering for LLMs by John Berryman and Albert Ziegler
March 24, 2024
Medium

Unlocking the Art and Science of LLM-Driven Applications: a review of Prompt Engineering for LLMs.

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Medium Azure for Healthcare: Building a Patient Risk Assessment System
March 2, 2024
Medium

Introduction to building a patient risk assessment system using Azure for Healthcare.

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Medium Building a Real-Time Gaming Leaderboard with Azure Cosmos DB
February 15, 2024
Medium

Introduction to building a real-time gaming leaderboard using Azure Cosmos DB.

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Medium Vector Search Magic: Building a Search Engine That Understands You W/ Azure Cosmos DB
January 30, 2024
Medium

Build an intelligent search system that understands context, not just keywords, using Azure Cosmos DB.

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Medium Deploy Your Own DeepSeek AI Chatbot with Azure and Ollama: No Experience Needed!
January 24, 2024
Medium

Step-by-step guide to building your own AI-powered chatbot using Azure and Ollama, with no prior experience required.

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Certificates

My Professional Certifications

AWS Machine Learning
Udacity · Issued Oct 2021
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Azure Responsible AI Workshop - Coach
Microsoft · Issued Jan 2024
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Meta Data Analyst Professional Certificate
Meta · Issued December 2024
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AI Memory: Exploring and Building LLM Memory Systems
LinkedIn · Issued Apr 2025
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AWS Academy Graduate - AWS Academy Cloud Developing
Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Issued Apr 2024
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Academy Accreditation - Platform Administrator
Databricks · Issued Apr 2025 · Expires Apr 2026
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Advanced LLMOps: Deploying and Managing LLMs in Production
LinkedIn · Issued Mar 2025
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Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure
Microsoft · Issued Sep 2024
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Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Exam Prep Professional Certificate Specialization
Microsoft · Issued Sep 2024
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AWS Academy Graduate - AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Issued Apr 2025
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Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Google · Issued Nov 2022
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Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Cloud Skills Challenge Event Host
Microsoft · Issued April 2024
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MLOps Certification
Uplimit · Issued Aug 2022
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Azure Database for MySQL - Emerald Contributor
Microsoft · Issued Jan 2024 · Expired Jul 2024
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Azure Database for MySQL - Gold Contributor
Microsoft · Issued Dec 2023 · Expired Jul 2024
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Azure Database for MySQL - Platinum Contributor
Microsoft · Issued Jan 2024 · Expired Jul 2024
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Data Transformations and Modeling
Enterprise DNA · Issued Nov 2022
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Foundation in P.O.I.N.T (Public speaking training)
Freestyle+ · Issued Feb 2023
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Kubernetes for Developers LFD259
The Linux Foundation · Issued Jan 2025
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Programming for Data Science with Python Nanodegree
Udacity · Issued Sep 2023
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Data Lake Bootcamp
O'Reilly · Issued Jan 2024
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RAG Generation
O'Reilly · Issued Jan 2024
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Docker & Containers
O'Reilly · Issued Apr 2024
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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate
Oracle · Issued Feb 2022 · Expired Feb 2024
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Interested in exchanging ideas and experiences around Machine Learning, Deep Learning and NLP?

Let’s share insights and explore how these technologies can solve real-world problems. I’m always eager to learn from others and discuss practical applications of data-driven intelligence and language processing

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