Youssef Abdelwahed

Informatics Researcher | AI/ML Engineer | Product Developer
Neu-ulm, DE.

About

Informatics researcher and product developer with a strong academic foundation from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and German University in Cairo (GUC), specializing in machine learning, computer vision, and software engineering. Proven ability to drive innovation through cutting-edge research at institutions like ZEISS and contribute to scalable solutions at Amazon and Siemens. Adept at transforming complex technical challenges into impactful products, as demonstrated by co-founding a top-ranked Product Hunt application, and committed to advancing the field through active academic contributions as an IEEE reviewer.

Work

LEAVOO
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Co-Founder & Product Developer

Summary

Co-founded and led product development for a Slack-native time-off management application, driving its market launch with 3 co-founders.

Highlights

Featured on Product Hunt with 200+ upvotes, achieving daily ranking #5 out of 100+ products and inclusion in the daily newsfeed.

Built a seamless user experience enabling leave requests, approvals, and tracking directly within Slack.

ZEISS
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Informatics Researcher in Neurosurgery

Summary

Conducted cutting-edge research in medical imaging and surgical tool tracking, contributing to advancements in neurosurgery applications.

Highlights

Achieved sub-millimeter precision for surgical tool tracking using 3D stereo vision techniques and perception algorithms.

Developed a 6D pose estimation system by integrating robotics cameras and inertial modalities in real-time.

Conducted cutting-edge research under the Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP) chair, a collaboration between TUM and Johns Hopkins University.

2NA FISH
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Computer Vision Researcher

Summary

Optimized image processing pipelines for microscopic data analysis and enhanced molecular imaging capabilities.

Highlights

Designed and optimized image preprocessing pipelines, enabling high-quality input for deep learning models and improving data analysis quality.

Enhanced molecular image resolution using super-resolution techniques, leading to more precise data interpretation.

Applied advanced computer vision methodologies to enhance microscopic data analysis workflows.

AMAZON
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SDE, Intern

Summary

Developed and deployed scalable software solutions leveraging AWS technologies to enhance internal tools for the Seller Tools Team.

Highlights

Developed and deployed scalable solutions leveraging AWS technologies within the Seller Tools Team at Amazon.

Improved operational efficiency, reducing processing time and resource usage by streamlining workflows.

Automated key processes to boost team productivity and support internal objectives.

SIEMENS
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Working Student in Data and Business Intelligence

Summary

Enhanced data-driven decision-making processes for millions of records by developing robust software solutions.

Highlights

Improved decision-making processes for millions of records by developing software solutions that enhanced data and business intelligence.

Enhanced data operations by integrating with SAP HANA Data Lake and tackling big data challenges through cross-functional collaboration.

TRAPEZE GROUP
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Undergraduate Computer Vision Researcher

Summary

Conducted research in computer vision focusing on real-time action recognition for public transportation systems.

Highlights

Conducted research in computer vision, focusing on real-time action recognition in public transportation systems.

Enhanced passenger movement analysis by applying body action understanding and pose estimation techniques.

Addressed challenging analytical problems involving data collection, preprocessing, and interpretation for research initiatives.

GERMAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
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Main Junior Teaching Assistant

Summary

Provided instructional support and facilitated learning for undergraduate computer science students.

Highlights

Explained complex programming concepts and provided guidance to students, enhancing their understanding of fundamental computer science principles.

Facilitated interactive lab sessions and accurately graded tests, contributing to effective course delivery.

Volunteer

IEEE
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Reviewer

Summary

Actively contributed to the academic community by reviewing research papers for prominent IEEE conferences.

Highlights

Reviewed multiple research papers annually for prominent IEEE conferences (ITSC '22, '23, '24, '25; ICVES '24) spanning five consecutive years, contributing to academic quality assurance.

Provided detailed technical feedback and recommendations for improvement on submitted papers, enhancing research quality.

Education

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

M.Sc.

Informatics (Machine Learning and Analytics, Software-intensive Systems)

Grade: 1.8 GPA (equivalent to 3.7-3.8 GPA US scale)

German University in Cairo (GUC)

B.Sc.

Computer Science and Engineering

Grade: 0.94 GPA (Highest Honors / High Achiever)

Publications

Privacy-centric AI-based Real-time Storage-less Edge Computing Approaches for Passenger Counting and Action Classification on Public Transport Vehicles

Published by

IEEE

Summary

A research paper detailing privacy-centric AI approaches for real-time passenger counting and action classification on public transport vehicles using edge computing, published at the 2021 IEEE International Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference (ITSC).

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, Java, TypeScript, SQL, C#, React.

Machine Learning & Computer Vision Frameworks

PyTorch, NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, OpenCV, JupyterLab, LangFuse, OpenAI APIs.

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Big Data, SAP HANA Data Lake, Data Processing, Operational Efficiency, Data-driven Decision Making.

Cloud & Scalable Solutions

AWS, Scalable Solutions, System Design, Workflow Automation.

Product Development & Project Management

Product Development, Product Management, Startup Operations, User Experience (UX), Project Logistics, Team Coordination, Market Launch.

Research & Academic Communication

Academic Research, Experimental Design, Data Collection & Analysis, Literature Review, Technical Writing, Peer Review, Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP).