Bridging Engineering Excellence with Data Science Innovation

Senior Python Engineer | Data Science Specialist | 10+ Years Experience

Leveraging a decade of Python engineering expertise across telecommunications, healthcare, and e-commerce to deliver cutting-edge data science solutions. Currently transitioning my deep technical background into advanced analytics and machine learning applications.

Amr Salem - Data Professional
10+ Years in Tech
15+ Data Science Projects
3.87 Undergraduate GPA
3.63 Graduate GPA

About Me

From Software Engineering to Data Science Innovation

Engineering Meets Data Science

With over 10 years as a Senior Python Software Engineer, I've built robust systems across diverse industries including telecommunications, healthcare, and e-commerce. My journey has given me a unique perspective: I understand both the engineering challenges of building scalable systems and the analytical power needed to extract meaningful insights from data.

Currently completing my Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science at Cairo University (GPA: 3.63, graduating January 2026), I'm building on my strong foundation in Electrical Engineering (BSc, GPA: 3.87). My background in signal processing, control theory, and MATLAB/Simulink provides me with mathematical rigor that enhances my approach to machine learning and statistical modeling.

My thesis research focuses on IoT-Enhanced Credit Card Fraud Detection Systems, where I'm developing hybrid machine learning approaches that combine supervised and unsupervised techniques. This work exemplifies my passion for solving real-world problems through innovative applications of technology and data science.

I'm actively freelancing on Upwork and building a portfolio of impactful projects—from fraud detection systems to customer churn prediction models. My goal is to help organizations leverage data for strategic decision-making while continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible with machine learning and AI.

What Sets Me Apart

  • 10+ years of production Python engineering experience
  • Strong foundation in signal processing and electrical engineering
  • Proven ability to build scalable, real-world systems
  • Active researcher in fraud detection and IoT applications
  • Cross-industry experience (telecom, healthcare, e-commerce)
  • Passionate about continuous learning (Coursera, Udacity)

Technical Expertise

Comprehensive skill set across data science, analytics, and business intelligence

Programming & Tools

Python 95%
SQL 90%
MATLAB / Simulink 88%
Git & GitHub 90%

Machine Learning & AI

Scikit-learn 95%
TensorFlow / Keras 85%
PyTorch 80%
Ensemble Methods 90%

Data Visualization

Tableau 90%
Power BI 88%
Matplotlib / Seaborn 92%
Plotly 90%
Streamlit 90%

Engineering & Domain Expertise

Signal Processing 90%
IoT Systems 85%
Control Theory 85%
System Architecture 88%

Professional Experience

A track record of delivering impactful data solutions across various industries

2014 - Present

Senior Python Software Engineer

Various Organizations (Telecom, Healthcare, E-commerce)

Over a decade of building production-grade Python systems across diverse industries, with deep expertise in backend development, system integration, and scalable architecture design.

  • Architected and deployed enterprise-scale Python applications serving millions of users
  • Led technical initiatives across telecommunications infrastructure projects
  • Developed healthcare data management systems ensuring HIPAA compliance
  • Built e-commerce platforms with advanced inventory and order management systems
  • Mentored junior developers and established coding best practices
  • Integrated complex third-party APIs and microservices architectures
10+ Years
50+ Projects
3 Industries
Python Django Flask FastAPI PostgreSQL Redis Docker AWS REST APIs
2024 - Present

Freelance Data Scientist

Upwork & Independent Projects

Building portfolio of data science projects while transitioning career focus. Delivering end-to-end machine learning solutions for diverse clients and developing open-source projects.

  • Developed customer churn prediction system with 94% accuracy deployed on Streamlit
  • Created retail analytics dashboard providing real-time business intelligence
  • Built sentiment analysis tool processing customer feedback at scale
  • Implemented supply chain optimization engine reducing inventory costs by 25%
  • Published projects on GitHub with live demos reaching hundreds of users
15+ ML Projects
94% Accuracy
25% Cost Saved
Scikit-learn TensorFlow Pandas NumPy Streamlit Plotly XGBoost Prophet
2024 - 2026

Graduate Researcher - Data Science

Cairo University

Conducting thesis research on IoT-Enhanced Credit Card Fraud Detection Systems, exploring hybrid machine learning approaches combining supervised and unsupervised methods.

  • Comparative analysis of fraud detection algorithms (supervised, unsupervised, hybrid)
  • IoT sensor integration for enhanced fraud detection accuracy
  • Real-time transaction monitoring and anomaly detection
  • Feature engineering for financial fraud patterns
  • Thesis defense scheduled for January 2026
3.63 GPA
5 Algorithms
IoT Enhanced
Random Forest XGBoost Isolation Forest Autoencoders IoT Feature Engineering Anomaly Detection

Education & Certifications

Strong academic foundation and continuous professional development

Academic Background

Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science

Cairo University, Egypt

2024 - 2026 (Expected)

Comprehensive graduate program covering machine learning, deep learning, statistical modeling, and big data analytics. Thesis research focuses on IoT-Enhanced Credit Card Fraud Detection Systems using hybrid ML approaches. GPA: 3.63/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Cairo University, Egypt

Graduated

Strong foundation in signal processing, control theory, circuit design, and MATLAB/Simulink. Specialized in telecommunications and embedded systems, providing mathematical rigor for data science applications. GPA: 3.87/4.0

Professional Certifications

AWS Certified Machine Learning

Amazon Web Services

2023

TensorFlow Developer Certificate

Google

2023

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer

Microsoft

2022

Tableau Desktop Specialist

Tableau

2022

Deep Learning Specialization

DeepLearning.AI

2021

Advanced Data Analytics

Google

2021

Featured Projects

Showcasing real-world data science solutions with measurable impact

IoT-Enhanced Credit Card Fraud Detection

Graduate thesis research developing hybrid machine learning system combining supervised classifiers (Random Forest, XGBoost) with unsupervised anomaly detection (Isolation Forest, Autoencoders). Integrates IoT sensor data for enhanced fraud detection accuracy. Comprehensive comparative analysis of detection approaches with focus on real-time performance and false positive reduction.

Python Scikit-learn TensorFlow IoT Anomaly Detection

Customer Churn Prediction System

End-to-end machine learning pipeline implementing ensemble methods (Random Forest, XGBoost, Gradient Boosting) to predict customer churn with 94% accuracy. Features advanced feature engineering, SMOTE for imbalanced data handling, and interactive Streamlit dashboard for business stakeholders. Deployed with real-time prediction capabilities.

Python Scikit-learn XGBoost Pandas NumPy Streamlit Plotly

Retail Performance Analytics Platform

Interactive business intelligence platform providing comprehensive retail analytics including sales forecasting, customer segmentation, and inventory optimization. Implements time-series analysis using Prophet for demand forecasting and K-means clustering for customer behavior analysis. Features real-time KPI tracking and customizable reporting.

Python Streamlit Plotly Prophet Scikit-learn SQL Pandas

Enterprise Sentiment Analysis Tool

NLP-powered sentiment analysis application leveraging VADER and TextBlob for multi-dimensional sentiment scoring. Processes customer reviews, social media content, and product feedback to extract actionable insights. Includes aspect-based sentiment analysis and trend visualization for business intelligence.

Python NLTK VADER TextBlob Streamlit Pandas Matplotlib

Supply Chain Optimization Engine

Operations research application implementing linear programming and forecasting algorithms for inventory optimization. Uses Prophet for demand forecasting and optimization algorithms to minimize holding costs while maintaining service levels. Provides actionable recommendations for procurement and inventory management.

Python Prophet SciPy Optimization Streamlit Pandas Plotly

Client Testimonials

What clients and colleagues say about working with me

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Michael Johnson

Senior Product Manager, TechCorp

Amr's expertise in machine learning and data analytics transformed our customer churn prediction system. His deep understanding of both engineering principles and data science resulted in a solution that exceeded our accuracy targets by 12%. Highly professional and detail-oriented.

Customer Churn Analysis Project
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Sarah Lee

VP of Operations, RetailSolutions Inc.

Working with Amr on our supply chain optimization project was outstanding. He delivered an end-to-end solution that reduced our inventory costs by 25% while maintaining service levels. His ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business recommendations is exceptional.

Supply Chain Optimization
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David Kim

Head of Analytics, FinanceFirst

Amr's work on our fraud detection system was impressive. His background in electrical engineering and signal processing brought a unique perspective to anomaly detection. The hybrid ML approach he developed significantly improved our detection rates while reducing false positives.

Fraud Detection System
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Rachel Anderson

Director of Marketing, E-Commerce Plus

The sentiment analysis tool Amr built for us has been a game-changer. It processes thousands of customer reviews daily and provides actionable insights that have directly improved our product development and customer service. Great communication and timely delivery.

Sentiment Analysis Platform
JM

Dr. James Martinez

Research Supervisor, Cairo University

Amr's graduate research demonstrates exceptional analytical thinking and innovation. His work on IoT-enhanced fraud detection combines rigorous academic methodology with practical application. His ability to bridge theoretical concepts with real-world solutions is commendable.

Graduate Research Thesis
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Tom Chen

CTO, DataDrive Solutions

Amr's 10+ years of Python engineering experience really shows in the quality of his code. The retail analytics dashboard he built is not just visually impressive but also highly maintainable and scalable. His technical depth combined with business acumen makes him a valuable asset.

Retail Analytics Dashboard

Let's Collaborate

Open to exciting opportunities, consulting projects, and professional networking

I'm always excited to discuss new opportunities, challenging data problems, or potential collaborations. Whether you're looking for data science expertise, need consultation on analytics strategy, or simply want to connect and discuss the latest trends in AI and machine learning, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

amrr.salem@gmail.com
Egypt (Available for Remote Work Globally)