Lamia Qamar

AI/Data Science Professional | Python Developer
Villa No. - 6145, Marfaa Villas, 0000, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

About

Highly motivated Computer Science graduate specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, with hands-on experience in developing and deploying AI-powered solutions. Proven ability to leverage Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch to build intelligent systems, optimize data processes, and enhance user experience, as demonstrated through impactful internships and projects.

Work

CROVER
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Python Developer Intern

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Summary

Spearheaded the development and fine-tuning of an application to redact sensitive bank information, enhancing data security and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Fine-tuned a critical application to redact sensitive bank information from document statements, utilizing `datefinder` and `Fitz` to enhance data privacy and compliance.

Contributed to the development of `InstaClaim`, a key internal project, supporting its successful advancement and deployment within a fast-paced development cycle.

Applied Python, GitHub, and Bubble for efficient development and version control, ensuring project integrity and collaborative progress.

MEERANA TECHNOLOGIES
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AI Intern

Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Contributed to the development of HILegal, an advanced AI application, by automating NDA processes, refining user interfaces, and integrating efficient file management systems.

Highlights

Contributed to the continuing development of HILegal, an advanced AI application, automating Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) processes to improve efficiency.

Spearheaded the creation and refinement of the user interface, enhancing user experience and intuitiveness for seamless application use.

Conducted thorough testing and implemented final adjustments, preparing the application for full launch and ensuring robust functionality.

Developed and integrated efficient file and folder management systems, improving user organization and data accessibility.

Utilized Python with `Pytesseract`, `Transformer models`, and `Google Colab` for AI development and deployment.

MEERANA TECHNOLOGIES
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Data Scientist Intern

Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Developed and fine-tuned an AI NDA form filler for the HILegal project, utilizing advanced NLP and data processing techniques to enhance model performance.

Highlights

Developed an AI NDA form filler for the HILegal project, leveraging `Pytesseract` and `transformer models` to automate document processing.

Conducted comprehensive data mining and cleansing for training and testing the AI model, ensuring high data quality and accuracy.

Collaborated on AI model fine-tuning, significantly improving performance and accuracy for automated form filling within a tight development schedule.

Volunteer

Heriot Watt University
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MACS Student Activities Ambassador

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Summary

Organized and engaged students in stimulating activities, acting as a student representative for the Maths and Computer Science Department.

Highlights

Organized and facilitated engaging activities for over 100 students within the Maths and Computer Science Department.

Served as a key student representative, effectively communicating departmental updates and student feedback.

Equate Scotland
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Student Champion

Summary

Organized and engaged other students with women in STEM activities, representing Heriot Watt University for Equate Scotland.

Highlights

Organized and led initiatives to engage over 50 students in women in STEM activities, fostering community and support.

Acted as a university representative, successfully promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.

Women in STEM Society
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Treasurer

Summary

Managed the society's official bank account, ensuring financial transparency and accountability for the Women in STEM Society.

Highlights

Managed and maintained the official bank account for the Women in STEM Society, handling all transactions.

Ensured accurate financial record-keeping and transparent reporting for society funds, maintaining fiscal integrity.

Multi-media Society
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Editor

Summary

Worked as an official Editor for the university magazine, contributing to content quality and publication.

Highlights

Edited and proofread content for the university magazine, ensuring high editorial standards and accuracy.

Contributed to the production and publication cycle of the university's multi-media content, meeting deadlines consistently.

Islamic Society
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Media and Graphics Coordinator

Summary

Created graphics, images, and videos for marketing campaigns and initiatives for the Islamic Society.

Highlights

Designed and produced engaging graphics, images, and videos for marketing campaigns, increasing outreach by an estimated 20%.

Supported society initiatives through creative visual content development, enhancing brand presence.

The European Chatbot & Conversational AI | Generative AI Summit
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Volunteer

Summary

Contributed to event management and organization for a 3-day summit, networking with industry professionals and gaining insights into generative AI technologies.

Highlights

Managed event logistics and attendee support for a 3-day international summit, ensuring smooth operations for over 200 participants.

Networked with 50+ industry professionals, expanding knowledge of conversational AI and generative AI trends.

Attended workshops, gaining practical insights into cutting-edge generative AI technologies and applications.

Education

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

Grade: Graduated with First Class Honours

Courses

Year 4: Data Mining and Machine Learning, Intelligent Robotics, Industrial Programming, Conversational Agents, Design & Implementation, Project Testing & Presentation

Year 3: Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents, Software Engineering, Language Processors

Year 2: Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Design, DBMS, Web Programming, UX Design

Awards

Deputy Principal's Award

Awarded By

Heriot-Watt University

Recognized for academic excellence and outstanding contributions during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Silver Award for completing 100+ hours

Awarded By

Heriot-Watt University

Awarded for completing over 100 hours of extracurricular activities, demonstrating commitment and engagement.

Languages

English
Malayalam
Hindi

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript, SQL, CSS.

AI/ML Frameworks

TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, OpenCV.

Libraries & Tools

Pytesseract, Streamlit, Pandas, Fitz, Git, GitHub, Google Colab, Microsoft Office, Canva, Bubble, Figma, Justinmind, Whisper, AssemblyAI, ElevenLabs, GPT-3.5 API, RAG models, React, VGG16, ResNet.

Data Science & Analytics

Data Mining, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Recommendation Systems, API Integration.

Web Development & UI/UX

JavaScript, React, CSS, UI/UX Design.

Project Management & Collaboration

Project Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Agile Methodologies, Version Control (Git/GitHub).

Communication & Leadership

Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Stakeholder Management, Presentation Skills.

Creative & Event Management

Graphic Design, Content Editing, Event Management, Marketing Campaigns.

Projects

Cinemate: AI-Powered Movie Recommender

Summary

Developed an intelligent movie recommender system using IMDB database with LLM (GPT-3.5) and RAG models.

Deepfake Detection System

Summary

Designed and trained deep learning models to detect manipulated images/videos on social media.

AI-Powered Transit Analytics Platform for Dubai

Summary

Developed an AI-powered transit analytics platform integrating journey planning, carbon emissions estimation, and service frequency analysis for Dubai's public transportation system.

Myco.io App Feature Development (Compass 24 Hours Hackathon)

Summary

Developed a robust feature for the Myco.io app to generate video content, extract transcripts from uploaded videos, and obtain accurate subtitles.

Eco-Friendly Travel App Prototype (UAE Hackathon)

Summary

Created a prototype for an eco-friendly travel app using big data to generate personalized itineraries based on carbon emissions data and user interests.

Sales Forecasting Web App (Ahoy Retailo 48-Hour Hackathon)

Summary

Prototyped a sales forecasting web app using neural networks to streamline restocking processes and enhance efficiency for retailers.