Behnam H.

Behnam H. is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Apple, specializing in Generative AI since November 2024. Prior to this role, Behnam served as a Senior Research Scientist at Amazon AGI from August 2017 to August 2024, where significant contributions to Generative and Conversational AI were made, including the deployment of NLP/Foundational models on the Alexa and Bedrock platforms, while collaborating with prominent researchers. Earlier experience includes a Data Scientist Intern position at Qualcomm, where data analysis on device properties and usage was conducted, and a Deep Learning Scientist role at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, focusing on the classification of satellite images using Convolutional Neural Networks. Behnam also worked as a Research Assistant in a Bio-engineering Lab at the University of California, San Diego, exploring machine learning applications in life sciences, and as a Teaching Assistant for various engineering courses. Behnam holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Biotechnology, both from UC San Diego.