Machine Learning Engineer

Sophia Rezvani

Vancouver, BC 604-***-**** ******.*******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/sophiarezvani/ Portfolio: Kaggle - Edge Optimized Vision HuggingFace - Image Classification SUMMARY

AI/ML Research Engineer & D.Eng Candidate specializing in Computer Vision and Document Forensics. My research focuses on optimizing lightweight deep learning models (MobileViT, Phi-3) to detect fraudulent documents in resource constrained environments. I leverage a strong foundation in Applied Mathematics and Probability to fine-tune algorithms for robust, real-world financial security applications. Professional Skills Highlights:

• Python; PyTorch; TensorFlow • Data Pipeline Design • Bayesian Statistics

• OpenCV; Scikit-learn • MLOps • Stochastic Processes

• CNNs, RNNs • SQL • Optimization; Regression

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The George Washington University

Doctoral Researcher, Metro Vancouver – Canada Dec 2024 – Present Architecting a forensic framework for document fraud detection using MobileViT to identify digital tampering in high-resolution documents; optimized for low-latency, on-premises deployment.

• Fine-tuning Phi-3-vision to perform cross-modal verification, detecting discrepancies between visual layouts and encoded textual metadata in tampered documents.

• Engineered end-to-end data pipelines using transformers to manage and preprocess large forensic datasets for model benchmarking.

• Applied rigorous hypothesis testing and anomaly detection algorithms to minimize False Acceptance Rates (FAR) in predictive fraud models.

Technologies used: CNN; RNN; MobileViT; Phi-3

Vancouver Community College (VCC) University Canada West (UCW) Adler University Acsenda School of Management

Faculty & Curriculum Developer, Metro Vancouver – Canada 2018 – Present

• Designed and delivered advanced coursework on cloud operations and management information systems (MIS), educating students on enterprise architecture, the AWS well-architected framework, and aligning technical solutions with business objectives.

• Developed and lead end-to-end business analytics modules, training students in data cleaning pipelines, big data architectures, and data visualization techniques to transform complex datasets into actionable stakeholder reporting.

• Exhibited excellent communication skills by translating rigorous mathematical theory (statistics, business mathematics, Bayesian inference, regression analysis) into highly accessible, practical applications for diverse, non-technical audiences.

• Directed technical training for 300+ students annually, utilizing performance data to proactively identify at-risk cohorts and continuously iterate on industry-specific technical curriculums.

• Enforced strict academic and technical best practices, utilizing collaborative, agile methodologies to promote applied understanding and ensure high-quality project outcomes. Technologies used: AWS / Cloud Frameworks, Management Information Systems (MIS), Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau), Advanced Excel Analytics, Applied Statistics, SQL, Agile/Scrum Methodologies. Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Desjardins Financial

Expert Advice Consultant Sales Manager, Metro Vancouver – Canada 2013 – 2017

• Analyzed complex financial datasets to forecast long-term risk, paralleling predictive modeling objectives in the insurance and banking sectors.

• Acted as the key advisory resource for proprietary lending software, trained colleagues on accurate system navigation and regulatory data adherence.

• Led business development and forecasting, establishing data-driven performance targets and coaching teams to meet technical KPIs.

Technologies used: Links, Financial Sales software University of Western Ontario

Researcher and Teaching Assistant, London, Ontario – Canada 2009 – 2011 Designed micro-scale polymerization experiments and utilized statistical modeling to analyze biomaterial properties for dental and medical applications.

Technologies used: CFD

EDUCATION

The George Washington University (GW) Expected Dec 2026 Doctor of Engineering (D. Eng), AI & Machine Learning (ML) The University of Western Ontario (UWO) 2011

Master of Engineering Science (MESc), Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Gujarat University 2007

Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc), Chemical Engineering Coursera 2022

Professional Certificate in Project Management (Google)

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