Nikoo Aghaei
About Nikoo Aghaei
Nikoo Aghaei is a Machine Learning Software Engineer at Borealis AI in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Alberta, Aghaei has extensive experience in machine learning, research, and teaching assistance.
Work at Borealis AI
Nikoo Aghaei has been employed at Borealis AI as a Machine Learning Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, Aghaei is involved in developing machine learning models and applying advanced techniques to solve complex problems. The position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Nikoo Aghaei holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Alberta, where studies took place from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, Aghaei earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Software Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University, completing the program from 2014 to 2018. Aghaei also holds a High School Diploma in Mathematics and Physics from the National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (Sampad), achieved between 2010 and 2014.
Background
Before joining Borealis AI, Nikoo Aghaei worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Alberta from 2019 to 2021. This role involved conducting research that enhanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Aghaei also served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Shahid Beheshti University from 2015 to 2017, contributing to the education of students in Tehran, Iran.
Research and Technical Skills
During the Master's program, Nikoo Aghaei focused on computer vision tasks, utilizing machine learning techniques and developing deep learning models. Aghaei has experience in all steps of the machine learning pipeline, including data preprocessing, feature extraction, model development, evaluation, and visualization. This comprehensive skill set supports effective problem-solving in technical challenges.
Teaching and Mentoring Experience
Nikoo Aghaei has developed strong communication and teamwork skills through over five years of teaching assistance and mentoring. Aghaei has participated in more than ten team projects during education, collaborating with other teaching assistants, instructors, and students to enhance learning outcomes.