Our advanced AI algorithms analyze individual genomes to provide tailored recommendations for optimal health management and the most effective chemotherapy regimens.

https://www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/people/our-people/eli-niktab/>> Led the Precision Medicine initiative at CI resulted in proprietary algorithms.>> Implemented solutions using Neo4j graph databases that significantly reduced search time on the customer's data, enabling the introduction of new services and further R&D.>> Developed knowledge bases using graph neural networks on TensorFlow and Google JAX platforms. >> Developed NLP models based on Large Language Models (LLMs) and LangChain for applications requiring advanced text analysis. Notably, I implemented LLMs for protein structure analysis.>> Developed petabyte-scale search/retrieval data solutions and genome-scale algorithms for genomic analysis on GPU-accelerated hardware, reducing analysis time from days to hours.>> Developed advanced statistical analysis and physics-informed deep learning models for signal processing, enabling inference on edge devices in the field.>> Developed real-time inference object-tracking algorithms.>> Assisted organizations across diverse sectors with data solution architectures, ensuring best practices in MLOps and the Team Data Science Process.>> Reviewed grant applications for government research and development funding schemes.

>>Disease Prediction, Protein–protein interactions, Sequencing and metabolic pathways analysis.

>> Designed the data science project life-cycle and standardized project structure within the Analytic and Insight team.>> Mentored and trained analysts to adopt machine learning methodology and ingrain data science techniques in their research and evaluation pipelines to ensure delivery of reliable, fast, and robust insights.>> Trained staff on best programming practices (e.g., version control systems, writing processable technical documentation). >> Led MoE’s Initiative to develop an in-house natural language processing (classification, summarization & business insight generation) suite of software that is capable of handling the Maori language.>> Participated in the design and implementation of the world-class database solutions used during the New Zealand national Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns to provide every student in need with devices and connectivity. >> Migrated MoE’s legacy payroll data to a new solution capable of fuzzy matching, anonymizing, cleaning, and integrating data in a range of downstream analyses.

>> Data wrangling, time series forecasting, cohort analysis, and data visualization for various projects, including New Zealand's school-wide Positive Behaviour for Learning and Learning support.>> Performed a battery of qualitative research using New Zealand’s Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) that holds microdata about life events, like education, income, benefits, migration, justice, and health of every New Zealander and wrote detailed reports for the sector and the stakeholders. >> Worked with the Workforce task group to identify and model New Zealand’s teacher recruitment and retention.

>> Research and statistical modeling. >> Modeled breast cancer susceptibility from proteogenomics data.Python, C/C++, SQL, Bash, gcloud CLI, Docker CLI NYU HPC, GCP, CentOS, Slurm, Tensorflow, Keras, Abseil, Protobuf, CUDA, Bazel, Singularity, Git

>> ELISA development, optimization, and analysis for the New Zealand Mycoplasma Bovis response team.

>> Taught and tutored R, Advanced Genetics and Physiology to second and third-year university students.

>> Designed genome-scale algorithms and implemented machine learning methods (eg. feature extraction and classification) for analysis of next-generation sequencing data. >> Developed software for cellular image analysis.>> Modeled genetic polymorphisms using deep learning, Bayesian heuristics, and applied various statistical and mathematical models to big biological data.Python, C/C++, Matlab, SQL, R, Perl, Docker CLI NeSI & Rāpoi HPC, Debian OS, Numpy, Tensorflow, Keras, BLAST, CUDA, Bazel, Git

Tutored high school level chemistry.