Behnam Sherafat
Graduate Research Assistant
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Driven Research Assistant with more than 7 years of advanced research and analysis experience. Successful in applying quantitative techniques to break down sound data and draw logical conclusions to enhance construction engineering. Proven talents in machine learning and data analysis. Looking to transition to challenging new role in data science region.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2018 - Current
- Research on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital signal processing applications in construction domain
- Collected construction equipment sound data from job sites using single-channel off-the-shelf microphones and microphone arrays
- Oversaw groups of 10 undergrad students for data collection
- Developed a hybrid IoT-based system for recording, recognizing, and tracking construction equipment activities
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
Machine Learning Researcher (Intern)
Utah Department Of Transportation
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Analyzed Utah traffic and accident data
- Designed, implemented and evaluated machine learning models and rapid software prototypes to predict accidents.
- Identified the hidden relations between the accident variables using Association Rule Mining (ARM)
BIM Researcher
Tecnosa R&D Center
Tehran, Iran
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed an automated framework for generating construction schedule using Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Used Autodesk Navisworks Manage and Autodesk Revit to create models.
- Developed APIs to connect Modeling software to Microsoft Access database.
BIM Expert
Payvar Bonyan Iranian
Tehran, Iran
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Employed an intensive MIS system for effective project planning and management
- Developed Application Programming Interface (API) for automatic quantity take-off from Autodesk Revit
- Developed 4D (3D with time) and 5D (4D with cost) models
Education
Ph.D. - Construction Engineering
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 01.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Construction Engineering And Management
University of Tehran
Tehran 09.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
Tehran 09.2010 - 08.2014
Skills
Data Analysis
Certification
Complete Python Mastery
Timeline
Complete Python Mastery
08-2021
Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS
05-2021
Machine Learning Researcher (Intern)
Utah Department Of Transportation
02.2019 - 08.2019
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Utah
01.2018 - Current
Ph.D. - Construction Engineering
University of Utah
01.2018 - Current
BIM Researcher
Tecnosa R&D Center
05.2016 - 01.2018
BIM Expert
Payvar Bonyan Iranian
12.2015 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Construction Engineering And Management
University of Tehran
09.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
09.2010 - 08.2014
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