I am a researcher in the field of machine learning and computer vision. I've an extensive proven track record of researching, developing, and delivering Machine Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, and Big Data products within start-ups and large corporations. I've also experience in managing and leading engineering and research teams. As a hobby, I've been trying to learn sound synthesis and algorithmic composition. You can visit my website for the latest news, publications, and open source code that I've released over past couple of years. www.ymer.org/amir/

Head of Machine Intelligence @ From July 2015 to Present (6 months) Director Of Research @ I was the Research Director at Affectv leading their data science and dynamic creative (SignalAds) teams where we developed large scale machine learning and NLP based algorithms for real-time personalized advertisement using cutting-edge big data technologies. From November 2013 to July 2015 (1 year 9 months) London, United KingdomComputer Vision and Machine Learning Scientist @ I was with Vision R&D group at Sony's London Studio where we developed computer vision and machine learning based technologies for PlayStation gaming platform. Our team was responsible for the technology behind the Wonderbook which is an augmented reality book for PS3. From December 2010 to November 2013 (3 years) London, United KingdomPost-Doc Researcher @ Research and development of industrial projects in collaboration with Siemens Austria From May 2010 to December 2010 (8 months) Research Assistant @ PhD in Machine Learning and Computer Vision From January 2005 to May 2010 (5 years 5 months)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science @ Technische Universität Graz / TU Graz From 2005 to 2010 Amir Saffari is skilled in: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, C++, Python, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Data Mining, Big Data, Programming, Linux, Computer Science, Augmented Reality, Image Processing