Ghassan Ayesh
Artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems and evolutionary computing. also the hybridization of the above. Robotics. Artificial Intelligence. Data mining. Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Erlang (fair), C, C++
| Headline: | Engineer |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Industries: | Cleantech, Computing, Entertainment, Financial, Gaming, Information Technology, Internet, Media, Mobile, Nanotech |
| Skills: | Architecture, Business, C/C++, Computer Engineering, Design, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Fiction, Human-Computer Interaction, Java, Languages, Languages and Platforms, Leadership, MacOS applications, Management, Negotiation, Product design, Public speaking, Rails, Software Engineering, Web design, Web Development, Windows applications |
| Groups: | Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding hot stories, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Getting press, Helping friends, Internships, Investing in projects, Joining a startup, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Participating in a competition, Partnering with other groups, Patenting my idea, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Raising money, Receiving feedback, Recruiting for my startup, Sharing my projects, Starting a company, Supporting my investments, Trading services |
| Schools: | Stanford University |
FULL BIO
Eager to make a difference.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Optimiza Solutions |
| Position: | PDI Manager, Kiosk Services |
| Time period: | January 2006 - Present |
| Description: | Directs efforts of Kiosk services department. The primary architect and project manager for the interactive 3D immersive kiosk applications. Brought in state of the art Stanford University quality management techniques that drove productivity to unprecedented unseen levels before. Interfaces and manages clients for pre sales solution provision. Manage all IT development activities at the department. Customer relationship manager for pre sale, post sale, and implementation of IT solutions. Manages the architectural solution for both Hardware and Software platforms. |
| Employer: | Softlead Technology Partners |
| Position: | Director of Project Engagements |
| Time period: | January 2005 - December 2006 |
| Description: | Direct efforts of on- and off-shore software development teams of up to 116. Create project schedules, managing timelines and work schedules to ensure on-time, under-budget deployment of deliverables. Liaise with clients extensively, coordinating project meetings and gathering/implementing requirements. Key Achievements:
- Brought in to turn around stalled project involving development of Web-based wireless application allowing vehicle control through communication via SMTP, WCTP, GPRS and GPS protocols; quickly gained control of project and implemented measures that increased system reliability substantially. - Skillfully apply on a regular basis progressive Stanford University Project Management methodologies gained from case studies on multibillion-dollar projects such as Challenger and Columbia space shuttle launches. |
| Employer: | Middle East Technical University |
| Position: | Master’s Student |
| Time period: | January 1994 - December 1995 |
| Description: | Conducted extensive research and development on emerging neural network technologies. Designed and deployed higher order artificial neural network. Utilized "Expanded Range Approximation" learning methodology invented at Kings college in London in design of system; evaluated and contrasted individual learning capabilities with classical learning algorithm. Conducted additional research in areas such as genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic systems and evolutionary computing. Studied advanced pattern recognition techniques such as finger-printing. Initiated studies on DNA computing upon publication of first-ever paper on the subject. Prepared and delivered presentations on emerging technologies such as AI to widely diverse audiences. Coached peers in areas such as numerical artificial intelligence theory and biologically inspired computing. Key Achievements:
- Conceptualized new method for measuring and monitoring learning, plotting diagram for depicting real-time learning algorithms in minute detail. - Determined methods for improving problem-solving capabilities for NP-Complete and combinatorial problems through review of hybrid intelligent platforms which integrated artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms and fuzzy systems into one engineered solution. - Performed research on additional bleeding-edge technologies and their potential for real-world application including the use of neural networks as universal function approximators to solve non-linear problems such as the stock market predictions, as well as cellular automata as emerging efficient-computing paradigm. - Successfully wrote over 10,000 lines of highly accurate ANSCI C source code for various neural networks while conducting research. |
| Employer: | Various High-Profile Companies |
| Position: | Senior Software Engineering Consultant |
| Time period: | January 1993 - December 2003 |
| Description: | Delivered high-level software engineering and technical expertise to upper-level management and technical representatives in design, development and implementation of sophisticated technical solutions. Held fully accountable for all aspects of project management, from needs analysis and project planning to testing and support. Liaised extensively with cross-functional departments, vendors and client representatives in gathering requirements and procuring resources. Directed progress meetings, trained employees and coordinated schedules. Resolved various technical issues, providing escalated technical support and troubleshooting. Created project life cycle plans and tracked/managed projects to ensure on-time, under-budget completion. Developed and managed risk management strategies. Key Projects:
- Fair, Isaac, Inc. (2000 -- 2003): Spearheaded design and implementation of system automating deployment of business strategies across company’s production environment. Designed system’s capability to convert decision trees into deployable source code and executables. Supervised, trained and mentored team of 35 programmers. Maintained project focus on programming, compiler construction and Web services. Key Outcome: COM Compiler project was met with outstanding levels of customer satisfaction immediately upon release. Fully re-designed Decision System architecture, resulting in significant enhancement in performance. - Adea Consulting Group (2000): As Hiring Manager, Senior Technical Engineer and Marketing Engineer for newly launched consulting firm, recruited, hired and built staff of 10 developers and built network infrastructure from ground up. Key Outcome: Pursued and acquired first major client GTE Communications. Liaised and delivered marketing/sales presentations to client’s upper management. Led design and deployment of scalable, distributed Web-application architecture. - Thaumaturgix, Inc. / HealthScout.com (1999 – 2000): Managed full development lifecycle for design and deployment of B2B Web-based system. Determined and ensured all phases of project timeline were met. Created and scripted all algorithms and codes during development phase and conducted extensive debugging during testing phase. Coordinated integration of product into existing infrastructure. Key Outcome: Project was successfully completed on-time and under budget. - International Software Solutions, Inc. / Capital One Financial Group (1999): Assigned to conduct market/technology research on various automatic e-mail response-generation/-routing systems. Assessed capability of 3rd-party content handlers through use of neural networks and fuzzy logic. Key Outcome: Successfully led seamless integration of selected routing system into existing architecture. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Stanford University |
| Time period: | 2005 |
| Degree: | Stanford Certified Project Manager |
PUBLICATIONS
| Articles: | “Information Security in Third World Countries”, published by the Center of Infrastructural Warfare Studies (CIWARS), June 1998 |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | Swimming, scuba diving |
| Hobbies: | Swimming, scuba diving, reading, movies, music |
| Memberships: | IEEE |
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