I am an artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) researcher based in Australia, working at the intersection of applied mathematics, machine learning, deep learning, and applications in scientific and industry domains. I bring a comprehensive understanding of modern AI/ML and data-driven technologies to my work, and a passion for working with diverse, multidisciplinary teams to realise the impact of advances in AI technologies.
Experience
My career spans research and industry, with experience across AI/ML consulting, startups, and advanced research in multiple countries. My background includes:
Machine Learning Researcher at the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence, a leading European AI research lab
Co-founder and Machine Learning Lead at Velmio, a VC-funded digital health startup in Estonia
Artificial Intelligence and Data consultant at Deloitte in Sydney, Australia
Research Intern at the Reserve Bank of Australia
In these roles I have delivered end-to-end AI/ML projects across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, finance, natural resources and public sector services.
qualifications & Technical expertise
My technical skills include:
Advanced machine learning techniques, including deep learning, probabilistic machine learning, and the latest innovations in foundation models, large language models (LLMs) and generative AI
Python, PyTorch, JAX, and other relevant programming languages and frameworks for building AI/ML
Cloud platforms and MLOps practices for deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production
Extensive experience in training large-scale models on high-performance computing clusters, leveraging distributed training and inference techniques and GPU acceleration
Strong foundation in applied mathematics and statistics
Data management expertise, including data processing, cleaning, integration, and governance for large-scale AI/ML projects
My qualifications underpin my expertise in the foundations of modern AI technologies, covering mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, machine learning, and deep learning:
PhD (Computer Science, Probabilistic Machine Learning), Aalto University, Finland (expected completion: late 2024), working with Professor Samuel Kaski (University of Manchester, Aalto University)
First Class Honours (Applied Mathematics), University of Sydney, Australia, where I was awarded the K.E. Bullen Memorial Prize for outstanding achievement in Applied Mathematics
BSc (Mathematics and Statistics, Economics), University of Western Australia, Australia
Furthermore, my research career has resulted in several first-author publications and significant open-source software contributions in the field of AI/ML. See my research page for further details.
consulting services
With my unique blend of academic rigor, industry experience, and international perspective, I am well-equipped to guide organizations through the complexities of AI adoption and implementation. I particularly excel at:
Identifying strategic opportunities for AI technologies across various sectors
Delivering end-to-end AI/ML projects from conception to deployment
Designing and implementing ML models for both edge and cloud-based applications (e.g., using AWS, Azure)
Translating complex scientific and business requirements into practical AI applications
Applying and advancing cutting-edge research to solve real-world problems
Managing and training specialized teams in advanced AI/ML development
