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Ali Iskif

Machine Learning Engineer & CS Lecturer

Building intelligent
Solutions.

Specializing in deep learning, computer vision, and end-to-end ML pipelines to solve real-world problems.

Academia meets
Industry.

Teaching the next generation while advancing research in neural networks and data compression.

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About Me

Machine Learning Engineer and Computer Science Lecturer combining industry experience with academia. Currently serving as a Lecturer in Computer Science at Al-Shamal Private University while advancing machine learning applications across diverse domains.

From medical diagnostics to data compression, I specialize in end-to-end machine learning workflows: collecting and preprocessing large datasets, building predictive models, and translating insights into actionable business strategies.

I hold an MSc in Computer Science Engineering from Akdeniz University, where my thesis explored Vector Quantized Variational Autoencoders (VQ-VAE) for image compression.

6+ Years Experience
3 Languages
70+ Magazine Issues

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Professional
Turkish
Professional

My Journey

Professional experience and career milestones

Full-Time Lecturer - Computer Science

Al-Shamal Private University
October 2025 - Present Syria
  • Teach undergraduate courses in Computer Science and Informatics Engineering
  • Develop curriculum materials, lecture notes, and assessments
  • Supervise student projects, research, and academic advising
  • Contribute to academic research and departmental activities

Data Science Intern

Programmers Force
July 2025 - Present Dubai, UAE
  • Collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing large datasets from various sources
  • Building and evaluating ML models using scikit-learn and Python
  • Creating visualizations using Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Power BI/Tableau
  • Collaborating on real-world projects and business use cases

Medical Interpreter

TP
April 2024 - July 2025
  • Medical interpretation between Turkish, Arabic, and English
  • Specialized in medical, insurance, finance, and law terminology
  • Maintained professional demeanor and cultural sensitivity

ICT Trainer

Antalya Toplum Koleji
August 2023 - April 2024 Antalya, Turkey
  • Designed and delivered comprehensive ICT curriculum
  • Taught programming fundamentals and computer science concepts
  • Integrated modern teaching methodologies

Research Assistant

TUBITAK
March 2019 - December 2019 Antalya, Turkey
  • Employed deep learning techniques for skin disease classification
  • Developed robust system for automated diagnosis
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy and treatment recommendations

Web Developer & Magazine Director

Ayn Almadina
June 2016 - February 2021 Gaziantep, Turkey
  • Created dynamic and responsive websites
  • Directed and designed 70+ magazine layouts
  • Built internal IT system, website, and Android app

Tech Stack

Technologies and tools I work with

Machine Learning & AI

TensorFlow
TensorFlow
PyTorch
PyTorch
Scikit-learn
Scikit-learn
OpenCV
OpenCV
Keras
Keras

Programming & Frameworks

Python
Python
JavaScript
JavaScript
FastAPI
FastAPI
React
React
HTML5
HTML5
CSS3
CSS3

Data Science & Visualization

Pandas
Pandas
NumPy
NumPy
Matplotlib
Matplotlib
Seaborn
Seaborn
Power BI
Tableau

Databases

MySQL
MySQL
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
MongoDB
SQLite
SQLite

Tools & DevOps

Git
Git
GitHub
GitHub
Docker
Docker
Linux
Linux
VS Code
VS Code
Jupyter
Jupyter

Education

Academic background and qualifications

Master of Science

Computer Engineering

Akdeniz University

2019 - 2022

Thesis: Vector Quantized Variational Autoencoders (VQ-VAE) for image compression

Erasmus Exchange

Computer Science

Hochschule Landshut, Germany

2020 - 2021

Bachelor's Degree

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Aleppo University

2010 - 2015

Get in Touch

Let's connect and discuss opportunities

Email [email protected]
Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates