Albert Tan 👋

Data Scientist / AI Engineer

Focus on creating innovative AI solutions to deliver complex problems. I am a Data Scientist and AI Engineer with a strong foundation in retail analytics, machine learning and web development. Experienced in delivering impactful technical solustions with a proven track record of delivering innovative AI-driven projects at Quantium (Woolworths JV) and DeepSky AI.

Work Experience

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Quantium

Data Scientist

Feb 2022 - Present

Data consulting company

  • Developed an AI-powered application using vector similarities and embeddings to align Woolworths products with competitors, boosting market competitiveness
  • Built a promotion forecast API with Python, Docker, and GCP, implementing scalable microservices architecture
  • Utilized AI tools (Claude, Gemini) to optimize project scoping and accelerate efficient code development
  • Designed an elasticity model with historical demand data to simulate pricing scenarios, improving forecasting accuracy
  • Enhanced data pipelines for promotion forecasting by integrating discount mechanics and sales data for data-driven decisions
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Deepsky AI

AI Engineer

Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

Startup in the aviation industry

  • Engineered a Retrieval-Augmented Generation web application for aviation, enabling precise responses from flight documentation and NOTAMs
  • Developed a Python-based Flask API and NextJS front-end, containerized with Docker and hosted on GCP for scalable microservices
  • Integrated ChatGPT and Langgraph to enhance NLP for context-aware AI agents in aviation
  • Contributed to aviation technology innovation by developing efficient AI frameworks during startup growth
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National Australia Bank

Software Engineer

Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

Intern in the NAB Cloud Guild team

  • Supported NAB Cloud Guild and Engineering Foundation with cloud-based projects and RESTful API integrations
  • Analyzed product and system data to streamline banking operations and enhance decision-making
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven process improvements using Python
  • Contributed to EthicalAI framework development with Python and Jupyter for fair AI practices
  • Automated data pipeline to identify expired cloud certifications using Python and SQL
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Hofer Powertrain

System Integration Engineer

Feb 2019 - Nov 2019

Automotive company in Munich, Germany

  • Engineered communication systems for electric vehicles, including a High-Voltage Battery system with interactive GUI
  • Optimized manufacturing workflows through automation prototypes, enhancing system reliability

Side Quests

Foodie Influencer

@momentsimelb

June 2023 - Present

Part time AI, full time foodie

  • In my free time, my partner and I are foodie influencers that explore for trending cafes and searching for hidden gems in Melbourne
  • To record our adventures, I coded a website to record all the restaurants, activities and places that we have visited in the past

ICRA 2022 Paper

Gesture Recognition System for Human Robot Interaction

June 2021 - Dec 2021

University Research in Human Robot Interaction

  • Conducted research in the development of a gesture recognition system to improve human-robot interaction and published a peer review academic paper for ICRA 2022
  • Developed a frontend application using Vue.js and Node.js for data collection
  • Developed a gesture recognition system using Python and PyTorch
  • Integrated the proposed system onto ROS (Robot Operating System) in Linux, allowing humans to communicate with robots using gestures

Studies

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Monash University

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours) & Commerce

2021

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The University of Hong Kong

Monash Study Abroad Exchange Program, 2019.

2018

Prompt Collection