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Keon Roohani

Worcester,United States

Summary

A dedicated Computer Science Master's student and Fulbright Scholar known for my determination, creativity, and strong work ethic. With an impressive academic record and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, I thrive on creating innovative solutions to complex problems. My commitment to excellence is unwavering, and I consistently strive for outstanding results in every endeavor. My career focus centres on Artificial Intelligence, particularly within the realms of machine learning and large language models.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Solutions Hacker

Isazi
South Africa
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Contributed to Full Stack development for international finance tools, ensuring seamless functionality and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Provided computer vision consulting expertise for Fake ID and Passport identification, employing advanced techniques to enhance security measures.
  • Collaborated in SCRUM teams to provide continuous integration and deployment of products.

Software Engineer

Digiterra
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Implemented and updated application modules to increase system performance by 200%.
  • Technologies utilized C#, Java, Xamarin, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Power BI.

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science -

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - BS in Engineering (Electrical) with Distinction -

University of The Witwatersrand
11.2022

Skills

  • Natural Language Processing
  • Machine Learning
  • Large Language Models (LLM)
  • C
  • Python
  • Pytorch
  • TensorFlow
  • Pandas
  • Git
  • SQL
  • Javascri
  • Linux
  • C#
  • Java

Projects

  • Chess AI: Designed and Implemented an AI system capable of playing chess in C++ making using of Alpha/Beta pruning and custom evaluation functions.
  • Poverty Mapping using Satellite Imagery: Used machine learning and satellite imagery to predict asset wealth throughout Southern Africa. This was the capstone project for my undergraduate research.

Timeline

Solutions Hacker

Isazi
01.2023 - 06.2023

Software Engineer

Digiterra
03.2021 - 02.2022

Master's degree in Computer Science -

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science - BS in Engineering (Electrical) with Distinction -

University of The Witwatersrand
Keon Roohani