Alaa Abdelwahab

AI Engineer

What I Do

Transforming ideas into intelligent solutions

AI & Machine Learning

Building intelligent systems with NLP, computer vision, and deep learning

Full-Stack Development

Creating scalable applications with modern frameworks and cloud technologies

Innovation & Research

Exploring cutting-edge AI solutions and pushing technological boundaries

Impact & Achievements

80%

Reduction in manual review time

50+

Students mentored in programming

AWS

Certified Cloud Practitioner

About Me

I'm an AI Engineer based in Ulm, Germany, passionate about building intelligent systems that solve real-world problems. With expertise spanning machine learning, full-stack development, and cloud technologies, I specialize in creating end-to-end solutions that bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical applications.

My journey in technology has been driven by curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning. From reducing manual review times by 80% at BSA to mentoring over 50 students, I believe in the power of technology to transform how we work and learn.

A Global Journey

I've had the privilege of living across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. Explore the interactive globe to discover my journey through different cultures and countries.

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Experience & Education

AI Engineer

June 2025 – Present
BSA — Badr Salman ArchitectureRemote - Saudi Arabia
  • Co-founded AI department; led system architecture & problem solving for automated architectural compliance
  • Engineered an end-to-end architectural compliance platform that automated rule and vision-based checks, reducing manual review time by over 80% and creating profitable software within the first 3 months
  • Led dataset strategy and annotation (4,000+ images); designed preprocessing and augmentation pipelines and fine-tuned 5+ models including YOLO and DINOv2 embeddings to handle data deficiencies
  • Integrated LLMs and VLMs for natural-language explanations (LLaVA / LLaMA Maverick) to analyze complex architectural requirements and convert model outputs into audit-ready compliance analysis reports
  • Built modular FastAPI microservices containerized with Docker, implemented PyTorch training and inference pipelines, and integrated ML services, co-designed and implemented internationalized Next.js frontend

Software Engineering Intern

Feb 2025 – May 2025
HiryoCairo, Egypt
  • Led Android parity efforts for the React Native family safety app, ensuring feature and UX equivalence with iOS
  • Discovered and fixed multiple critical pre-release defects, reducing release risk and stabilizing the initial production
  • Conducted user interviews and competitive research to validate features and inform product prioritization

Teaching Assistant, Junior

Oct 2023 – June 2024
German International UniversityCairo, Egypt
  • Assisted in teaching of Java OOP and Python programming courses, contributing to an improvement in course understanding and performance by supporting 50+ students in 2 faculties

Bachelor Thesis Student

Sep 2025 – Jan 2026
Technische Hochschule Ulm (THU)Ulm, Germany
  • Topic: Unsupervised Outlier Detection - Implementation and Evaluation of FastLOF with Explainability Extensions

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Oct 2022 – June 2026
German International UniversityCairo, Egypt
  • GPA: A+ 4.0/4.0 - Ranked 1st out of 300+ Students
  • DAAD Scholarship recipient
  • Focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Relevant coursework: Advanced Machine Learning, Algorithm Analysis, Databases, Data Structures & Algorithms, Software Engineering, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, C++, Networks, Theoretical Computer Science

Skills & Technologies

Languages

Python
TypeScript
Java
C++
JavaScript
SQL

AI/ML

PyTorch
TensorFlow
Scikit-learn
OpenCV
Hugging Face
Prompt Engineering
RAG

Web

Next.js
React
Node.js
FastAPI
Express.js
React Native
Tailwind CSS

DevOps

Docker
AWS
Git

Database

PostgreSQL
MongoDB
MySQL

Tools

PowerBI
MP-SPDZ
Unity

Achievements

DAAD Bachelor Thesis Scholarship

Scholarship for exceptional excellence in 3 academic years at GIU

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Certified in cloud computing fundamentals and best practices

1st Place - DAAD Winter School

Won 1st place for pitching an explainable AI project on 'Neonatal Hydrocephalus'

1st Place - Privacy AR/VR Hackathon

Won for publishing popular AR filters to raise awareness on privacy

Highest Mark in the World

Achieved top global score in Cambridge AS Level English General Paper June 2022

Privacy Hackathon Winner

Won scholarship-based hackathon on GDPR and privacy tech in Ulm, 2024

80% Efficiency Improvement

Reduced manual review time through AI automation at BSA

Smart Tech Workshop Scholarship

Sponsored trip to München, 2023 to study smart grids and energy systems

Projects

A collection of projects showcasing my work in AI, full-stack development, and creative problem-solving. Each project represents a unique challenge and learning opportunity.

tutorFlow

Full Stack

AI-powered tutoring platform connecting students with personalized learning experiences

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS+2

Olympics Dashboard

Data Visualization

Interactive data visualization dashboard for Olympic Games statistics and analytics

ReactD3.jsPython+2

Porsche E-Commerce

E-Commerce

Luxury automotive e-commerce platform with 3D car configurator

ReactThree.jsNode.js+2

Architectural Compliance Platform

AI/ML

AI-powered platform for automated architectural document review and compliance checking

PythonPyTorchFastAPI+2

Smart Document Analyzer

AI/ML

ML-powered document classification and information extraction system

PythonTensorFlowHugging Face+2

AWS Cloud Task Management

Cloud

Serverless AWS stack for task management with cloud-native architecture

AWSLambdaDynamoDB+2

AR Treasure Hunter

Game Development

Augmented reality treasure hunt riddle-based game experience

UnityC#AR Foundation+1

Private Charity Funding

Security

Client-Server MP-SPDZ Linux-based application for private funding donations

MP-SPDZLinuxC+++2

'The Last of Us' Game

Game Development

2D game using Java and JavaFX featuring OOP and Data Structures concepts

JavaJavaFXOOP+1

Curriculum Vitae

Download my comprehensive CV to learn more about my experience, skills, and achievements in detail.

Alaa Abdelwahab - CV
Comprehensive overview of my professional experience, education, projects, and achievements

Experience

AI Engineer at BSA, Software Engineering Intern at Hiryo, Teaching Assistant at GIU

Education

BSc Computer Science at GIU, Bachelor Thesis at THU Ulm

Projects

10+ projects including AI platforms, web applications, and games

Achievements

DAAD Scholarship, AWS Certified, Multiple hackathon wins

Last updated: October 7, 2025

Get In Touch

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Contact Information

Location

Ulm, Germany

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