Data Scientist · Researcher · ML Engineer

Zakieh
Sharifian

Ph.D. in Computer Science with expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and biomedical analytics. Passionate about advancing bioinformatics and genomic research through data-driven methods.

Zakieh Sharifian
Machine Learning Data Engineering Bioinformatics Power BI PySpark Python Cancer Genomics Deep Learning IoT Security

Turning complex data
into clear insights.

Data scientist and researcher with deep expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and biomedical data analysis. My work spans from designing deep learning models for IoT security to building healthcare analytics platforms and implementing scalable data pipelines for financial institutions. I am currently working toward advancing bioinformatics and genomic research, with a focus on computational genomics, cancer biomarker discovery, and precision medicine.

Senior Data Analyst — Data Engineering

Houshmand Farayand Raya · Financial Projects

Building Power BI solutions, optimising DAX measures, developing SQL/PySpark data pipelines, and improving data processing workflows for large-scale financial datasets.

Management Information System Analyst

Volta Shipping Services · Hybrid

Data cleaning, statistical modelling, forecasting, and cross-functional reporting. Delivered insights that supported operational decision-making across departments.

Lecturer & Research Assistant

Daneshpajoohan Pishro HEI & Safahan University · Isfahan

Teaching Database Systems, Cloud Computing, Networking, Operating Systems, IT Project Management, Algorithm Design, and Research Methods. Supervised master theses on IoT optimisation and leukemia detection using ML feature selection.

Data Analyst

Payvaran Mehdade Pouyesh · Tehran

Implemented machine learning models, risk assessment frameworks, and end-to-end analytics solutions for business intelligence reporting.

Data Engineering

  • Microsoft Fabric
  • PySpark
  • Azure Synapse
  • SQL

BI & Analytics

  • Power BI (DAX, Power Query)
  • Tableau
  • Excel (Advanced)

Programming

  • Python (Pandas, PyTorch)
  • R
  • TensorFlow
  • MATLAB

Machine Learning

  • Predictive Modelling
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Feature Selection
  • Deep Learning

DevOps & Tools

  • Git
  • CI/CD

Research Interests

  • Computational Genomics
  • Cancer Biomarker Discovery
  • Precision Medicine
  • Systems Biology
2023

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch · Isfahan, Iran
Thesis: A Novel Practical Framework in Reactive Routing Protocol Equipped by the DDoS Attack Detection Method for Intelligent IoT-Based Networks.
2015

M.Sc. in Computer Science

Islamic Azad University, Sari Branch · Mazandaran, Iran
Thesis: Diagnosing Appendicitis Using Artificial Neural Networks, SVM, Bayesian Classifier, and Random Forest.
2011

B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics

Khayyam University · Mashhad, Iran
Dissertation: Application of Knowledge Graph.
Sin-Cos-bIAVOA: A New Feature Selection Method Based on Improved African Vulture Optimization Algorithm and a Novel Transfer Function to DDoS Attack Detection.
Expert Systems with Applications · 2023
LOADng-AT: A Practical Implementation of Hybrid AHP-TOPSIS Algorithm in Reactive Routing Protocol for Intelligent IoT-based Networks.
Journal of Supercomputing · 2022
An Enhanced Routing Algorithm in Smart IoT Networks with Mobile Nodes.
Journal of Intelligent Procedures in Electrical Technology · 2023
Development of an eHealth Tool for Capturing and Analyzing Immune-related Adverse Events (irAEs) in Cancer Treatment.
Cancer Informatics · 2023

Reviewer for Journal of Supercomputing and IEEE journals. Top Student Award, Islamic Azad University 2023.

English
C1 · Advanced
German
B1 · Intermediate
Persian
Native

Open to opportunities
in Germany.