Araz Sholehkerdar

Araz Sholehkerdar is a skilled Data Scientist specializing in Computer Vision with extensive experience in developing innovative solutions for augmented reality and machine learning applications. Currently employed at Nutrien since July 2022, Araz previously worked at Robotic Assistance Devices as a Computer Vision/Machine Learning Research Engineer and at CELA Technology Inc as a Computer Vision Scientist, focusing on real-time keypoint detection and 3D object integration. Araz's foundational work in computer vision originated during the pursuit of a PhD in Mathematics at The University of British Columbia, complemented by roles as a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant. Earlier, Araz served as an Electrical Engineer at Azarpad Niroo, gaining experience in multi-sensor control systems. Educational credentials include a PhD from The University of British Columbia, a Master's in Electrical Engineering from Sahand University of Technology, and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University.