AI Researcher | Software Engineer | Web Developer
As a dedicated and results-oriented professional, I bring over four years of experience as a Frontend and WordPress Web Developer, with a proven ability to conceptualize and deliver visually appealing, intuitive user interfaces for diverse clients in both public and private sectors. My expertise lies in transforming complex requirements into functional and elegant designs, ensuring timely project completion and consistently exceeding employer expectations. I am adept at managing development teams, optimizing task allocation, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve high-quality outcomes.
Currently pursuing an MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Kurdistan, my academic focus is centered on the exciting realms of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), particularly their transformative applications in Finance, Healthcare, and Smart Cities. Beyond this, I am passionate about exploring innovative AI solutions in areas such as facial expression detection, behavior analysis, and affective computing. I am persistent in achieving specified goals and consider myself a reliable, honest, and flexible individual, highly capable in teamwork and complex problem-solving.
My overarching ambition is to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application. I aim to leverage advanced techniques in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Network Analysis to address current system shortcomings and develop impactful solutions. Whether contributing to academia through profound research or developing real-world projects, my goal is to contribute meaningfully to the advancement and progress of humanity. This includes my ongoing work in international freelancing and leading AI-driven cybersecurity initiatives for SMEs through DadeRayan LLC.
July 2024 - Present
2024
August 2023 - June 2024
August 2023 - June 2024
Summer 2022
University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
2024 - Present (In progress)
University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
2021 - 2024 (CGPA: 18.06/20)
Affiliated High School of Kurdistan University (Zaniyaran), Sanandaj, Iran
2016 - 2019 (GPA: 17.77/20)
Java (Advanced), Python (Data Science, Network Sciences, AI, Automation), C, PHP (WordPress Theme & Plugin Dev.), Ruby (Basic), SQL, R (Basic)
Frontend (HTML, CSS, JS, Bootstrap, Tailwind.css, React.JS, Next.JS), Backend (Node.JS, MySQL, PHP), WordPress (Adv.), Moodle, LEMP/LNMP
Flutter (Intermediate), Dart (Intermediate)
Network Analysis (Wireshark), Packet Tracer, Network+, Vulnerability Testing (CERT Certified), Acunetix
Web Scraping, Complex Network Analysis (NetworkX), Data Visualization (Gephi/Tableu/PowerBI), Generative AI, LLMs
Git, Github, Jira, Trello, MS Project, Camtasia, GPT-based tools, ICDL
Conference Submission: Feb 2025
Led analysis of 50k+ studies on computational complexity trends using PRISMA 2020. Key insights into field trends and algorithmic efficiency. Tools: Python (Pandas, NetworkX), Publish or Perish.
Aug 2024 - Present
Research focusing on AI applications in education. AI in education paper (Delphi method) developed and published to a reputable domestic journal. Actively contributing to multiple research papers for PLOS Computational Biology (an international journal) on integrating computational tools into biological research.
Paper under revision: Applied Network Science (International Journal)
Performed comprehensive co-authorship network analysis on 1,000+ records, identifying influential authors and collaboration trends in academic research. Tools: Python (NetworkX, SpaCy).
CERT, UoK (2023-2024)
Delivered impactful seminar to 150+ IT professionals on integrating GPT-based AI for exploit & vulnerability detection. Developed and showcased a fine-tuned GPT 3.5 tool for cybersecurity tasks.
DadeRayan LLC (2024 - Present)
Serving as Project Manager and Team Leader for the development of an innovative online platform for automated code vulnerability detection and analysis, catering to SMEs.
2014
Developed a class blog during middle school using Blogfa, fostering an early interest in web technologies and content sharing.
Associate Professor
Dept. of Computer Engineering, University of Kurdistan
Interests: Biological & Medical Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Web Mining, Link Prediction, Educational Data Mining, Network Biology, Graph Mining.
Email: Contact
Associate Professor
Dept. of Computer Engineering, University of Kurdistan
Interests: IoT, Cloud/Edge/Fog Computing, Serverless Computing, Big Data Processing, AI/ML for Optimization, Resource Management, Task Offloading/Scheduling.
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Assistant Professor
Dept. of Computer Engineering, University of Kurdistan
Interests: Generative AI, Multi-modal Learning, NLP, Machine Learning, Spoken Dialog Systems, Emotion Recognition, ASR, Speech Processing.
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Assistant Professor
Dept. of Computer Engineering, University of Kurdistan
Interests: Data Structures, Graph Search Methods, Cryptography, Distributed Systems, Parallel Processing, Online Computation, Algorithm Engineering.
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Associate Professor
Dept. of Computer Engineering, University of Kurdistan
Interests: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Feature Selection, Pattern Recognition, Image Processing.
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I'm always open to discussing new projects, research collaborations, or opportunities.
Academic: University Email
Professional: Primary Pro Email / Alternate Pro Email
Phone: +98 990 230 2899
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/z-karimi
Kurdish (Native)
Persian (Native)
English (Fluent, IELTS 7.5)
German (Intermediate B1)