Armin Parchami
About Armin Parchami
Armin Parchami is a Principal Research Scientist specializing in computer vision and machine learning, currently working at Snorkel AI. He has held various leadership roles in the automotive and technology sectors, including positions at Ford Motor Company and Nokia Bell Labs.
Work at Snorkel AI
Armin Parchami currently serves as a Principal Research Scientist in Computer Vision and Machine Learning at Snorkel AI. He has been in this role since 2024, working remotely from Ann Arbor, Michigan. His responsibilities include advancing the field of computer vision and contributing to the development of innovative solutions in machine learning.
Previous Experience at Ford Motor Company
Armin Parchami held multiple positions at Ford Motor Company. He served as Director of Perception at Ford Autonomy - ADAS from 2021 to 2023, where he led the delivery of infrastructure for autonomous vehicles. Prior to this role, he was a Senior Manager of Perception from 2020 to 2021 and a Perception Team Lead from 2017 to 2020. His work focused on developing perception solutions for advanced driver-assistance systems.
Experience at Nokia Bell Labs
Armin Parchami worked at Nokia Bell Labs as Director of Software Engineering & Autonomy from 2023 to 2024. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of perception solutions for autonomous drones within the Nokia AIMS initiative. His role involved overseeing software engineering efforts related to autonomy.
Education and Expertise
Armin Parchami holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Arlington, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science from Bu-Ali Sina University between 2010 and 2012. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Software Engineering. He has a deep expertise in perception for autonomous systems and focuses on democratizing computer vision.
Patents and Awards
Armin Parchami has multiple patents in the field of perception and machine learning, reflecting his contributions to the advancement of technology in these areas. He has also received awards for his work in perception and machine learning, acknowledging his impact on the field.