Samir Ahmed

Samir Ahmed is a seasoned professional in machine learning and data engineering with extensive experience across various roles. Currently serving as a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Block since October 2018, Samir focuses on developing a scalable distributed machine learning platform to minimize fraud in high-risk transactions. Prior positions include Data Engineer at Culture Amp, where Samir designed microservices for machine learning operations, and Data Science Instructor at General Assembly, sharing knowledge through teaching. Earlier, as Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead at Impel IT Solutions, Samir played a pivotal role in building a multi-tenant E-Commerce SAAS platform. Samir's academic contributions include serving as a Lecturer at Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, covering core Computer Science subjects. Educational qualifications comprise a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from Monash University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from American International University-Bangladesh.