Arash Iranzad Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Contributing to the development and optimization of Qlik Answers, a secure enterprise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system.• Building and refining RAG capabilities, focusing on performance measurement and iterative improvements using a robust Evaluation Framework.• Developing an advanced agentic RAG system leveraging function-calling for enhanced responsiveness and task automation.• Utilizing a technology stack that includes Go, LangChain, Ragas, Docker, and Kubernetes to… Show more • Contributing to the development and optimization of Qlik Answers, a secure enterprise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system.• Building and refining RAG capabilities, focusing on performance measurement and iterative improvements using a robust Evaluation Framework.• Developing an advanced agentic RAG system leveraging function-calling for enhanced responsiveness and task automation.• Utilizing a technology stack that includes Go, LangChain, Ragas, Docker, and Kubernetes to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency in RAG deployment.• Driving innovation through ongoing testing and integration of new features aligned with enterprise needs and user experience. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Delivered a Log Anomaly Detection solution PoC developed using cutting-edge ML algorithms in PyTorch.• Established the OPT NWK SYS & SW organization’s roadmap and long-term strategy in the DA/ML area.• Built an ecosystem of Data Analytics and Machine Learning tools for Log analysis with applications in NE software development lifecycle, autonomous abnormality detection, and preventive maintenance.• Enabled FNC for the AI-embedded Network Management journey by building the Data… Show more • Delivered a Log Anomaly Detection solution PoC developed using cutting-edge ML algorithms in PyTorch.• Established the OPT NWK SYS & SW organization’s roadmap and long-term strategy in the DA/ML area.• Built an ecosystem of Data Analytics and Machine Learning tools for Log analysis with applications in NE software development lifecycle, autonomous abnormality detection, and preventive maintenance.• Enabled FNC for the AI-embedded Network Management journey by building the Data Infrastructure required for collecting optical transport network elements’ data (Alarm, PMs, Logs, configuration, etc.). Show less

Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area

• Led a cross-functional AI R&D team, delivering production-ready Advanced Analytics and AI solutions.• Provided solution architecture, ML lifecycle management, and coached other ML engineers/researchers.• Managed project initiation, roadmaps, resource management, and sustained project resources through government-funded programs.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Automated inefficient/manual processes using AI (OCR for PCB-component scanning, YOLO and GAN for Automated Visual Inspection).• Designed and implemented a self-service Data Analytics Dashboard with statistical functionalities.• Technical Environment and Technologies: PySpark, SQL, Databricks, OpenCV, Keras, AWS (lambda, kinesis, SageMaker, Glue, Athena, etc.).

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Built data pipelines for real-time reports, insights, and predictive models.• Technical Environment and Technologies: PySpark, Apache NIFI, AWS (lambda, s3, EC2, Kinesis, EMR, etc.), Databricks Delta, Scala.

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Designed and implemented an intelligent system for parsing and segmenting articles submitted to a conference/journal.• Technical Environment and Technologies: Python, Pandas, Scikits, Linux, Emacs.

Gatineau, Qc

• Developed translation and language workflow software solutions within the R&D department of a Fortune 500 company, on the MultiTrans Flow web and MultiTrans Server applications.• Implemented several features through all the layers (UI, Business and data layers).• Developed a costume, space-efficient and fast indexing algorithm for RavenDB.• Optimized the Build Process and increased the Build Process speed by more than 3 times. This was done by creating build resource pools… Show more • Developed translation and language workflow software solutions within the R&D department of a Fortune 500 company, on the MultiTrans Flow web and MultiTrans Server applications.• Implemented several features through all the layers (UI, Business and data layers).• Developed a costume, space-efficient and fast indexing algorithm for RavenDB.• Optimized the Build Process and increased the Build Process speed by more than 3 times. This was done by creating build resource pools, implementing costume tasks (scripts) and organizing Unit Tests.• Completed over 50 User Stories with sub-tasks and 65 bug fixes for projects and maintenance.• Produced internal management tools using advance Team Foundation Service API.• Worked closely with Quality Assurance to prevent re-activations and behavioral issues.• Participated in Agile and Scrum meetings to plan sprints, create estimates and monitor progress.• Training Course(s): Clean Code Series by Robert C. Martin [Episodes 0 - 46]• Technical Environment and Technologies: Visual Studio, MS Build, MS Test, Microsoft Azure, NServiceBus, TFS, Unit, Integration and Regression Testing, ASP.Net, MS SQL Server, REST API. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Completed over 100 bug fixes for monthly releases.• Joined conference calls with the clients to investigate their problems and to provide the technical insight to the Support Team.• Implemented new functionalities as well as optimizing the legacy code.• Worked closely with the support and QA teams to solve-high priority bugs and patch the solution to the clients. • Technical Environment and Technologies: SQL, NHibernate, MVC, Unit Testing, Crystal reports, Atlasian Stash

Ontario, Canada

• Thesis: Hyperspectral Mineral Identification using SVM and SOM• Object Recognition and Image Segmentation with Genetic Programming

Ontario, Canada

Lab Demonstrator:• Fluency with TechnologyMasker/Grader:• Introduction to Media Computation• Data Structures and Abstraction• Fluency with Technology

Iran

Introduction to Programming: Java, Advanced Programming: C# (twice), Artificial Intelligence.Responsibilities included: Designing and marking projects and assignments and regular problem solving sessions.

Iran

• Developed a web data extraction software featuring a text-mining module. The system allows website manager to collect data from selected sources, ignore redundant information and post important scripts on the website.

Master'S Degree, Computer Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Vice president of Guild Council