About me

ML research scientist @ Google Brain in Zurich.

Previously - Lead of the Advanced Analytics Team @ Saudi Aramco, and technical lead at the Digital Transformation Program.

Before that - Telecommunications engineer @ Saudi Aramco, worked on strategy and technology planning, network security, and performance engineering.

Research

I am currently a research scientist at Google Brain, working on understanding deep neural networks and developing tools for improving the societal impact of AI, mostly around fairness.

Check out my CV and full publication list.

Education

• Ph.D. in Computer Science at KAUST, 2017.
  • GPA: 4.0 / 4.0
  • Thesis: Learning via Query Synthesis, defended on April 9, 2017.
  • Defense Committee: Xiangliang Zhang (KAUST), Xin Gao (KAUST), David Keyes (KAUST), and Wei Wang (UCLA).
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, 2011.
  • GPA: 4.15 / 4.0
• B.S. in Computer Engineering at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2005
  • Highest Distinction
  • Minor in Economics