Jireh Jam, PhD
About Jireh Jam, PhD
Jireh Jam, PhD, is a Senior Computer Vision Technologist at Ofcom, with a strong background in computer vision and deep learning. He has held various positions in academia and industry, including lecturer and research scholar, and has a diverse educational background in physics and computer systems networking.
Current Role at Ofcom
Jireh Jam serves as a Senior Computer Vision Technologist at Ofcom, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he is involved in deploying computer vision models on edge devices, contributing to the Online Safety Team's initiatives. His work focuses on leveraging advanced technologies to enhance safety and security measures within digital environments.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to his current position, Jireh Jam worked as a Lecturer at The Manchester Metropolitan University for six months in 2022. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Vision, which he completed at the same institution from 2018 to 2021. During his doctoral studies, he focused on using deep learning algorithms to manipulate facial images.
Professional Background in Research
Jireh Jam has a solid research background, having worked as a Research Scholar at Image Metrics from 2018 to 2022. His role involved applying scientific methods such as experimental design and hypothesis testing to various computer vision projects. This experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in performance, scalability, and numerical accuracy in implementing computer vision solutions.
Educational Qualifications
Jireh Jam holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Yaoundé I from 2003 to 2005. He then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Kingston University from 2015 to 2018, followed by a Ph.D. in Computer Vision at The Manchester Metropolitan University from 2018 to 2021.
Military Service and Early Career
Before entering the field of technology and academia, Jireh Jam served in the British Army as a Soldier from 2010 to 2016. After his military service, he worked as a Freelance Information Technology Consultant from 2016 to 2018, where he gained practical experience in various IT projects.