Raphael Pallaud (M.Eng) Email & Phone Number

I have been self-studying Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) in Python 3, using the Numpy and Pandas data processing libraries, the Matplotlib data visualization library, the Scikit-Learn classical ML library, and the Pytorch, Torchvision, Torchaudio DL libraries. I have EXECUTED PROJECTS in PyCharm on my GPU and also as Jupyter notebooks on Google COLAB, for which I determined a solution autonomously :> PROJECT #1 - Convolutional autoencoder for lossy image… Show more I have been self-studying Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) in Python 3, using the Numpy and Pandas data processing libraries, the Matplotlib data visualization library, the Scikit-Learn classical ML library, and the Pytorch, Torchvision, Torchaudio DL libraries. I have EXECUTED PROJECTS in PyCharm on my GPU and also as Jupyter notebooks on Google COLAB, for which I determined a solution autonomously :> PROJECT #1 - Convolutional autoencoder for lossy image compressionI built a convolutional autoencoder with 5 encoding layers and 5 decoding layers for a dataset of 500 grayscale natural images of size 600×600. The achieved compression factor was 277 (from 600×600 to 36×36).> PROJECT #2 - Multilabel classificationI took 1000 images from CIFAR10. Then, given a pair of images x1 and x2, I build a convolutional neural network that returned both image indices given their average (x1+x2)/2 as the only input. The feature extraction stage contained 3 convolutional layers, while the classifier consisted of 2 linear layers. The achieved accuracy was 97%.> PROJECT #3 - U-Net for image regressionI took 1000 images from CIFAR10. Then, given a pair of images x1 and x2, I build a U-Net that returned both images given their average (x1+x2)/2 as the only input. Its architecture consisted of 3 contracting blocks, followed by 3 expanding blocks. A contracting block consisted of 2 Conv2d and a MaxPool2d, whereas an expanding block consisted of 2 Conv2d and a ConvTranspose2d.> PROJECT #4 - Convolutional neural networks for the detection of aphasiaThis project is an ongoing research project in collaboration with researchers based in Shantou University, China. It aims to detect and quantify the severity level of speech impairement in elderly patients, based on audio recordings of words and sentences. The audio signals are converted to images before being used to train a convolutional neural network. A publication was submitted in Nov. 2022 to the Sensors journal. Show less

Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

Teaching undergraduate Physics (Mechanics, Electromagnetism) courses as part of a degree in Industrial Engineering.

Maryland, United States (Remote Work)

Reviewing new generation high-stakes tests for use in primary and secondary schools, designed to enhance student engagement.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :> Review of the Quantitative Reasoning section of the novel CLT exams,complying with the items specification and the reviewer checklist.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Teaching undergraduate courses (e-learning) as part of a degree in Security Studies.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :> Live lectures and interactions via discussion forums and journals using the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS). Use of SOLO rubrics for all assessments (coursework, portfolio, exams).> Courses taught :- Visualization methods- Probability theory and statisticsKEY ACHIEVEMENTS :> Curriculum development : production of original… Show more Teaching undergraduate courses (e-learning) as part of a degree in Security Studies.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :> Live lectures and interactions via discussion forums and journals using the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS). Use of SOLO rubrics for all assessments (coursework, portfolio, exams).> Courses taught :- Visualization methods- Probability theory and statisticsKEY ACHIEVEMENTS :> Curriculum development : production of original, high-quality courseware (lectures, handouts, tutorials, class exercises, tests) to improve existing courses. Strict alignment to the CILOs (Course Intended Learning Outcomes). Intensive use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Show less

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Teaching undergraduate courses as part of a degree program in Applied Engineering, in two specializations : Electronics, and Mechatronics. Project-based, active learning methodology.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :> Curriculum development : production of original courseware and assessments (course book, circuit diagram and program exemplars, slides, tasks / exercises with solutions, labs, projects, assessments, remedial revision materials).> Supervising inter-disciplinary student… Show more Teaching undergraduate courses as part of a degree program in Applied Engineering, in two specializations : Electronics, and Mechatronics. Project-based, active learning methodology.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :> Curriculum development : production of original courseware and assessments (course book, circuit diagram and program exemplars, slides, tasks / exercises with solutions, labs, projects, assessments, remedial revision materials).> Supervising inter-disciplinary student final year projects (senior projects).> Advising and mentoring students, interviewing student applicants for admission to the college.> Serving on university committees (Examination Board, Curriculum Evaluation, Quality).> Carrying out Internal Verification of assessments and moderation of exam grades within the department.> Courses taught : - Programming : C, MATLAB - Analogue and digital electronics applications - Industrial Automation and PLCs (Siemens LOGO!, programming and configuration of S7-300 series using Simatic Step 7, simulations using Factory IO) - Microcontroller-based applications (Microchip PIC family C programming, interfacing, simulations using Proteus and NI Multisim) - Basics of robotics and intelligent systems (manipulator kinematics, autonomous vehicles navigation and localization, neural networks)KEY ACHIEVEMENTS :> A bachelor thesis (‘Haptic robotic arm’) I supervised got the ‘Best Bachelor Thesis’ price in Dec. 2019, out of 200+ projects.> Several of my suggestions expressed as part of committee work were acted upon college-wide.> Organised a ‘robot race’ involving all electronics and mechatronics students.> My courseware was systematically used by the college operator as an illustration of its capability, when audited by external auditors. Show less

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Teaching undergraduate and ‘Train the Trainer’ courses, as part of a degree program in Engineering Technology aiming to produce vocational trainers.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :> Curriculum development : producing a large volume of high-quality, original courseware and assessments (course notes, slides, handouts, tutorials sheets, lab sheets, quizzes, tests).> Supervising student teaching projects and final year projects.> Advising and mentoring students, interviewing… Show more Teaching undergraduate and ‘Train the Trainer’ courses, as part of a degree program in Engineering Technology aiming to produce vocational trainers.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :> Curriculum development : producing a large volume of high-quality, original courseware and assessments (course notes, slides, handouts, tutorials sheets, lab sheets, quizzes, tests).> Supervising student teaching projects and final year projects.> Advising and mentoring students, interviewing student applicants for admission to the college.> Serving on university committees (Operational Improvements committee, Bachelor Project committee, Examinations Regulations workgroup, Quality Management workgroup.> Serving as Chairman of the Examination Commission.> Mentoring junior Saudi teaching staff.> Courses taught :- Maths (linear algebra and calculus) and physics- Computer programming : C/C++, LabVIEW (Data Acquisition)- Automatic control (PID controllers)- Analogue and digital electronics- Electrical fundamentals- Programmable Logic Controllers (Siemens LOGO!, and S7-300 series)- Embedded Systems (8-bit Microchip microcontrollers interfacing and programming)- Applied pedagogyKEY ACHIEVEMENTS :> Received the grade ‘Superior performance’ for 4 consecutive years following yearly performance evaluations (my department consisted of 15+ trainers). Show less

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Teaching undergraduate and vocational Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering courses.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :> Delivery of undergraduate courses (Technology Mathematics, Physics, and Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals) as part of a foundation degree in Aircraft Engineering, under license from Kingston University (UK) / KLM. These courses were part of the EASA Part 147, Modules 1-3.> Design and delivery of mathematics, physics, and electronic and electrical engineering… Show more Teaching undergraduate and vocational Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering courses.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :> Delivery of undergraduate courses (Technology Mathematics, Physics, and Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals) as part of a foundation degree in Aircraft Engineering, under license from Kingston University (UK) / KLM. These courses were part of the EASA Part 147, Modules 1-3.> Design and delivery of mathematics, physics, and electronic and electrical engineering courses, at EAL NVQ and Edexcel BTEC First Diploma level.> Design and delivery of a preparation for the Quantitative section (Mathematics) of the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test).> Design, evaluation, administration, invigilation, and grading of admission tests (in Riyadh, Dharhan, Taif, and Tabuk).> Customers included Al–Salam Aircraft Co. and Advanced Electronics Co.> Courses audited by internal and external (Edexcel, UK) examiners.> EAL NVQ Assessor certificate (Performing Engineering Operations).> Practice of Internal Verification.> Mentoring new, Saudi and expatriate teaching staff.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS :> Contract renewed and upgraded every year thanks to excellent performance.> My BTEC courseware was used by the company to showcase its capability as part of its yearly accreditation renewal process. Show less

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

> Teaching physics at all secondary school levels (years 7 through 12), mathematics at year 8 level, and biology at year 7 level.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

> Conducting practical training sessions in MATLAB with corporates (Agilent Technologies, Penang).

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

> Building and deploying in C/C++ the IVR (Interactive Voice Response) module of the ‘eServices’ government-owned application.

Birmingham, Uk

> Design and validation of active sonar processing algorithms for the Defence and Evaluation Research Agency (DERA), British Ministry of Defence (MoD), reporting to the customer through progress meetings every 3 months.> Second–year BEng electromagnetics tutorial and laboratory sessions.

Mphil, Electronic & Electrical Engineering

> Research-based degree, majoring in statistical signal processing (detection theory, statistics, beam–forming, matched filtering.

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Electronic & Electrical Engineering

> The Grenoble Institute of Technology is ranked among the ‘Grandes Ecoles’ (French network of top engineering schools). > Admission.