Ayda Eghbalian
San Antonio
Summary
Highly-motivated professional experienced in the integration of Language models in computer vision, exploiting domain knowledge with RAG, and building reasoning agents that connect models to external APIs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas at San Antonio
05.2022 - Current
- Led research in biomechanically-aware 3D human pose and motion estimation, developing LVMs and VLMs for 3D pose and motion language modeling, and built cross-platform pipelines for multimodal data integration and transformation (e.g., AddBiomechanics, OpenSim) to enhance overall data processing capabilities.
- Built reasoning agents for external API calling in vision tools (LangChain), automated human pose event and prediction review (AutoGen), and integrated biomechanical domain knowledge using Llama with RAG to enhance pipelines.
- Conducted user study evaluating behaviors of children with Autism in simulated Unity environment, providing insights to inform future research and interventions.
- Integrated USD in NVIDIA Omniverse with remote sensing data to create digital twin of county, facilitating improved analysis and visualization of community dynamics.
Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at San Antonio
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided mentorship and evaluation to undergrad and grad students in mastering python programming, computer vision, and ML methods.
Data Analyst
Kayla Group
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted advanced supply chain analytics across multiple warehouses using Power BI, improving data-driven decision-making.
- Proposed and led migration from manual Excel-based ordering system to AI-driven solution, streamlining ordering process.
- Developed regression-based predictive model for daily warehouse orders, adopted by two additional teams to enhance forecasting accuracy.
- Collaborated with Henkel team on supply chain projects.
ITIL Process Engineer
Saman IT group
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Led the end-to-end redesign of an open-source ITIL system to align with hosting organizational workflows.
- Translated functional requirements into SQL modifications that enhanced system functionality.
- Authored user documentation and conducted training sessions, improving staff proficiency with customized ITIL system.
Marketing Coordinator
ASUS
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed end-to-end product-based marketing budget lifecycle, including formulation, tracking, and quarterly reporting across all campaign phases.
- Coordinated cross-functional marketing initiatives and executed full-cycle campaigns from concept to launch for new product rollouts and significant brand events.
Treasury Accountant
Nuqul Group
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed cash flow operations, processed financial transactions, reconciled bank statements, and prepared auditing documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Evaluated financial documentation to ensure compliance
English Instructor
Safir Language Academy
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Delivered English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and tutoring across levels, from elementary to advanced TOEFL preparation.
Education
Ph.D. - computer vision
University of Texas at San Antonio
United States02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Azad University (Tehran North branch)
Tehran, Iran07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Allameh Tabataba'i University
Tehran, Iran12.2014
Skills
- 3D Pose Estimation
- MLOps
- GANs
- ViTs
- LangChain
- Llama
- RAG
- OpenAI API
- Optimization
- OpenSim
- Git
- Linux
- PowerBi
Publications
- (2025). Applying Computer Vision to Analyze Self-Injurious Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder., Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision (WACV)
- (2024). Enhancing office building energy efficiency: neural network-based prediction of energy consumption., Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation
- (2024). A novel approach to voice of customer extraction using GPT-3.5 Turbo: linking advanced NLP and Lean Six Sigma 4.0., The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Accomplishments
2024, Transdisciplinary Grand Challenge, Won the prize for deploying event-based intensive behavior pose detection on children with autism.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas at San Antonio
05.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at San Antonio
01.2022 - 05.2022
Data Analyst
Kayla Group
07.2020 - 03.2021
ITIL Process Engineer
Saman IT group
05.2017 - 08.2017
Marketing Coordinator
ASUS
04.2016 - 08.2016
Treasury Accountant
Nuqul Group
06.2014 - 07.2015
English Instructor
Safir Language Academy
06.2012 - 07.2014
Ph.D. - computer vision
University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Azad University (Tehran North branch)
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Allameh Tabataba'i University