Rifaath Ameen
Master's student in AI who enjoys learning new things and figuring stuff out along the way. Always up for a challenge, and excited to grow by exploring different ideas and working with others.
About Me
Hello there, I'm Rifaath Mohamed Ameen - a Master's student in Artificial Intelligence at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany. With a passion for AI, machine learning, and problem-solving, I'm constantly seeking new challenges and opportunities to grow.
I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from NMAM Institute of Technology, Karnataka, India, with First Class Honors. Throughout my academic journey, I've worked on several research projects, including ACCENDIA, which was awarded "Best Project of the Year" and has a patent filed at the Indian Patent Office.
I've gained practical experience through internships at Arabian Calibration Devices Rep. Co. LLC and Factweavers Technologies, where I worked on AI-based automation solutions and generative AI technologies. My technical skills include Python, C++, Java, and various ML/AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, and OpenCV.
Beyond academics, I've held leadership positions including Branch Captain at NMAM Institute of Technology and currently serve as a People & Culture Executive at START Nuremberg. When I'm not coding or researching, you can find me driving, photography, trekking, or track-racing.
My Skills & Expertise
Machine Learning & AI
I work with various ML/AI frameworks and libraries including TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, NLTK, and OpenCV to develop intelligent solutions for complex problems.
Data Analytics
I specialize in data analysis and visualization using tools such as Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, and Plotly to extract valuable insights from complex datasets.
Database Management
I'm experienced in working with various database systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval.
— my academic journey
Education 🎓
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany
M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence
Oct. 2024 – Present
NMAM Institute of Technology, Karnataka, India
B.E. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Oct. 2020 – Sep. 2024
— professional background
Work Experience 💼
Arabian Calibration Devices Rep. Co. LLC, Sharjah, UAE
IT Audit Intern
Jul. 2023 - Aug. 2023
• Interviewed 10+ department heads and staff to identify workflow inefficiencies
• Proposed AI-based automation solutions
• Provided recommendations for enhancing security measures and improving overall efficiency
Factweavers Technologies Private Limited, Kerala, India
AI Intern – Automation & Generative AI
Jun. 2023 - Jul. 2023
• Developed an API endpoint utilizing generative AI to automate business processes
• Conducted extensive research on multiple pre-trained LLMs
• Enhanced content retrieval efficiency by integrating FAISS indexing, reducing search time by 25%
— check out some
Research & Projects 💻
ACCENDIA - Patent Research Project
LangChain • RAG • Multi-LLM • Aug. 2023 - Apr. 2024
• Implemented a multi-document query system using RAG and LangChain with multi-LLM support
• Patent filed and published at the Indian Patent Office (Ref No.: 202441036620)
• Awarded "Best Project of the Year" for the institution
Heart Rate Detection using Motion Magnification
Computer Vision • Signal Processing • Mar. 2023
• Built a motion magnification system to detect heart rate from video
• Improved remote health monitoring capabilities
Ship Segmentation and Detection using Satellite Imagery
R-CNN • Computer Vision • Nov. 2022
• Built an R-CNN-based model to detect and segment ships in satellite images
• Aimed at improving maritime surveillance and detecting illegal infractions at sea
IoT Enabled Smart Attendance Tracking
RFID • Arduino • MySQL • PHP • Nov. 2022
• Designed an RFID-based automated attendance system
• Implemented real-time tracking functionality
Reverse Image Search Using CNN
ResNet50 • Computer Vision • Nov. 2022
• Developed a CNN-powered search engine using ResNet50
• Built to retrieve visually similar images from a dataset
— proud moments
Achievements & Awards 🏆
Academic & Professional
• Selected for the Digital Tech Fellow program at FAU (21 out of 200 applicants)
• Best Project of the Year for ACCENDIA
• Invited Resource Person for Faculty Development Program on LangChain, OpenAI, and the Future of Computer Vision & ML
Hackathons & Competitions
• Finalist – HackOverflow 1.0 (National Hackathon)
• 2nd Place – Byte Battle (ACM NMAMIT & HackerEarth Hub NMAMIT)
• 2nd Place – MATRIX Coding Contest (CSI NMAMIT)
• 2nd Place – NMAMIT Circuit 03 Hackathon
• 3rd Place – WKND.HACK (IEEE STB 34551, NMAMIT)
• Three-time Winner – NMAMIT Coding Contest
• Best Working Model – Science Exhibition, NIMS Dubai
— taking initiative
Leadership Experience 👑
People & Culture Executive
START Nuremberg
Oct. 2024 – Present
Student Placement Overall Head
Dept. of Placements & Training, NMAMIT
Sep. 2023 – Aug. 2024
Branch Captain
NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte
Sep. 2023 – Present
Secretary
NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte
Oct. 2022 – Sep. 2023
Third Year Representative
HackerEarth Hub, NMAMIT
Dec. 2022 – Sep. 2023
House Captain
Gulf Asian English School
2019 – 2020
— what I can do
Technical Skills 💪
Languages
Python, C++, C, Java, R, AppScript
Databases
MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
ML/AI
TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Natural Language Tool Kit, OpenCV
Data Analytics
Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly, MySQL, Beautiful Soup
Miscellaneous
Git, Selenium, Linux, Bash, PowerShell, FAISS, OpenAI API
Languages
Malayalam (Native), English (C1), German (Beginner)
— contact me
🚀Let's collaborate
together on something? Feel free to reach out.