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Fahad Alwadei

Machine Learning Engineer
Redwood City,CA

Summary

As an experienced entrepreneur with a history of scaling tech companies in the Web2 and Web3 sectors, I have a record of driving growth, innovation, and profitability, resulting in a Unicorn exit. I specialize in product design in healthcare, using human-centered design and data insights to transform the industry. My work at Medera and BOTIM involved using Python, machine learning, and strategic decision-making to drive business growth, leading to a $500M acquisition. I have expertise in developing predictive models, API integration, and a collaborative approach that enhances product development and market analysis.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Founder

Medera.ai
04.2020 - Current

Pioneering the next generation of forefront technology in mental health primary care, Medera.ai revolutionizes the industry with:

  • Medera-LLM: A personalized retrieval-augmented mental health disease prediction model utilizing video and vocal biomarkers, integrated with the RDoC Matrix (publication pending).
  • Ecosystem Development: Built an ecosystem of in-house and third-party tools for rapid testing and evaluation of LLM prompts.
  • Performance Benchmarking: Defined and benchmarked performance standards for large-scale Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems.
  • Seamless AI Integration: Simplified AI feature development by creating code-level interfaces with LLMs, enabling easy utilization of LLM infrastructure.
  • Medera as a Service: Developed a drag-and-drop, deployment-ready platform offering personalized API integration for various components, including:

‣ Medera-LLM

‣ Video and voice mental health biomarkers

‣ Specialized e-Referral system

‣ Dynamic business models (B2B2C, B2C2B, B2C)

‣ Chatbot functionality

Awar Force Intern

UCSF Health Hub
03.2021 - 10.2021


  • Managing companies applications by screening, evaluating candidates, inaugural judging, and assigning completed application to the quarterfinalist and finalist judges panel

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

BOTIM
04.2017 - 12.2019

As the product leader who spearheaded a unicorn exit with a valuation of $500M USD in Dubai, I bring a unique blend of strategic vision and operational expertise to the table. With a proven track record of driving product success in the Middle East, culminating in a landmark exit that redefined industry standards, I possess expertise in:

  • Architecting and executing product strategies that yield exponential growth and profitability
  • Building and leading high-performing teams that thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Fostering innovation and experimentation to stay ahead of the competition
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including investors, partners, and customers
  • Navigating complex regulatory environments and driving market expansion in the Middle East

Business Development Manager

SOMA Messenger
06.2015 - 03.2017

As a seasoned Business Development Manager with a proven track record in the Middle East, I leveraged data science expertise to drive monetization strategies for SOMA Messenger, yielding significant revenue growth across Ads clients. With a strong background in technical monetization and a deep understanding of user behavior, I successfully expanded the platform's reach and engagement, surpassing 14 million active daily users:


  • Developing and executing business development strategies to drive revenue growth and user engagement in the Middle East
  • Utilizing data science techniques to analyze user behavior, optimize monetization strategies, and improve ad targeting
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key Ads clients and partners
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new features and products
  • Leveraging technical expertise to drive innovation and growth in the messaging and VoIP technology space

Software Engineer

Ministry Of Labor and Social Development, Riyadh, KSA
01.2012 - 12.2013

As a Software Engineer at MOL, I collaborated with a cross-functional team to design and develop workflow software tailored to labor offices' requirements. My technical expertise enabled the creation of a comprehensive system encompassing ticketing, timeline management, pricing, criterion-based evaluations, and Saudiization rate assessment for SMEs. I played a key role in defining business and technical requirements, ensuring seamless integration and efficient workflow management:


  • Collaborative software development with cross-functional teams
  • Requirements gathering and definition (business and technical)
  • Workflow software design and development
  • Ticketing system implementation
  • Timeline management and pricing module development
  • Criterion-based evaluation and Saudiization rate assessment
  • Technical integration and testing

Software Engineer 

Saudi Telecom Company, Riyadh, KSA
07.2008 - 12.2011

I began my career at STC Company as a CS intern and later transitioned to a full-time Software Engineer role. I was an integral part of a cross-functional team responsible for developing an in-house Project Management System and ERP System for mobile network projects. Leveraging my technical expertise in backend development and databases, I contributed to the design and implementation of these critical systems, ensuring efficient project management and seamless network operations.

  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • In-house Project Management System development
  • ERP System development for mobile network projects
  • Backend development expertise
  • Database design and implementation
  • Technical integration and testing
  • Project management system implementation
  • ERP system implementation for mobile network operations

Education

Master of Science - Digital Health Informatics

University of San Francisco,  Digital Health Informatics
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Decision Sciences, Information Systems

San Francisco State University, Decision Sciences, Information Systems
01.2016 - 01.2021

No Degree - Statistical Data Science

San Francisco State University, MS in Statistical Data Science
San Francisco, CA
01.2019 - 05.2021

No Degree - Management Information Systems

Sinclair Community College, Information Systems
Dayton, OH
01.2013 - 05.2015

Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming

College of Telecom & Information At Riyadh, Computer Science
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2006 - 05.2009

Skills

    Stack: Python, R, Tensor-flow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Spark

    Daily user: Python, ML libraries, OpenCV, Tensor-flow, PyTorch, Trello, Slack

    Frequent user: Spark over PySpark and Scala, SQL(MySQL, Postgre), NoSQL(DynmoDB) AWS and Google cloud, Flask

    Used in several projects: Hadoop and Hive, Cassandra and MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Kibana

    Languages: Arabic, English

    Interests: Listening to Data Science podcasts and Deep learning, playing tennis and hiking in the weekend

Recognition and Awards


- MIT Hacking Medicine Grand Prize Winner, 2018, NYC**
- Selected for Plug and Play GOAL Startup Batch, 2023, Sunnyvale, CA**
- Speaker at RAD Conference, 2020, Beverly Hills, CA**

Interests

Video and voice biomarkers for mental health detection

LLM for mental health

Timeline

Master of Science - Digital Health Informatics

University of San Francisco,  Digital Health Informatics
06.2021 - Current

Awar Force Intern

UCSF Health Hub
03.2021 - 10.2021

Founder

Medera.ai
04.2020 - Current

No Degree - Statistical Data Science

San Francisco State University, MS in Statistical Data Science
01.2019 - 05.2021

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

BOTIM
04.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Decision Sciences, Information Systems

San Francisco State University, Decision Sciences, Information Systems
01.2016 - 01.2021

Business Development Manager

SOMA Messenger
06.2015 - 03.2017

No Degree - Management Information Systems

Sinclair Community College, Information Systems
01.2013 - 05.2015

Software Engineer

Ministry Of Labor and Social Development, Riyadh, KSA
01.2012 - 12.2013

Software Engineer 

Saudi Telecom Company, Riyadh, KSA
07.2008 - 12.2011

Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming

College of Telecom & Information At Riyadh, Computer Science
08.2006 - 05.2009
Fahad AlwadeiMachine Learning Engineer