Tarek El-Afifi
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Credentials
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Machine Learning
Stanford UniversitySep, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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ICON
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United States
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Construction
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Manager - Software Engineering
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Senior Software Engineer II
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Nov 2022 - Present
• Joined the company as one of the first software engineers and played a pivotal role in driving the development and growth of the company's construction project management platform.• Utilized AWS, React, Node, and GraphQL to build and scale the platform, resulting in the company achieving unicorn status.• Managed a team of software engineers and product managers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment and driving the delivery of high-quality products.• Led the development of the company's proprietary robotics technology, including the implementation of machine learning models for predictive maintenance and task optimization.• Built and maintained integrations with third-party APIs and services, including real-time data processing and visualization tools.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Sales, to deliver compelling solutions to challenging problems in the construction industry.• Implemented automated deployment pipelines and monitoring tools to ensure platform stability and reliability.• Utilized agile development methodologies to deliver software on tight deadlines and drive continuous iteration and improvement.• Mentored junior developers and contributed to the overall growth and development of the engineering team. Show less
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Senior Software Engineer
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Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
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Software Engineer
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Nov 2020 - Nov 2021
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University of Pennsylvania
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Alumni Teaching Assistant/Beta Tester
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Jan 2023 - Present
Teaching Assistant for: Artificial Intelligence Data Structures and Algorithms Introduction to Computer Science Beta Tester for: Deep Learning Teaching Assistant for: Artificial Intelligence Data Structures and Algorithms Introduction to Computer Science Beta Tester for: Deep Learning
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Walter P Moore
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United States
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Engineering Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Developer
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Aug 2019 - Nov 2020
• Serve as sole developer providing object-oriented software design for one of the construction industry’s largest engineering firms. • Create production-level object-oriented applications throughout software development lifecycle, including requirement definition, code-structure design, implementation, test-driven development, and documentation. • Introduced Agile software development methodologies and best practices that enhanced product definition, release processes and customization of application to end-user needs • Develop proprietary solutions to build custom tools for construction modeling automation, structural analysis optimization, construction sequencing, and data interoperability between design and documentation software platforms Show less
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Arup
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Structural Engineer
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Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
• Executed gravity and lateral analyses/designs of commercial building/offshore platform structural systems composed of steel, masonry, and/or concrete; detailed the interfaces between disparate materials and systems• Automated the design process of various structural systems through the development of parametric scripts that modified designs based on geometric changes• Evaluated existing buildings to determine as-built structural conditions and provided detailed rehabilitation/retrofit recommendations for reinforcement to support additional loading.• Assisted in the training of a convolutional neural network to qualitatively, visually grade the extent of external corrosion evident on oil and gas offshore structures from inspection photos• Collaborated with multiple architects to develop design solutions and provide guidance on efficient and elegant structural systems Show less
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Graduate Structural Engineer
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Jun 2018 - Mar 2019
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Structural Engineering Intern
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
• Designed the Reinforced Concrete concourse gravity framing for Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders)• Automated the design process of the various structural systems using Grasshopper, by creating parametric scripts that modified designs based on geometric changes• Created details and schedules for the documentation of RC members in preparation for the 62.5% GMP deadline
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Architectural Engineers Collaborative
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Structural Engineering Intern
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Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
• Assisted Project Engineers in the structural design of various building components including a structural steel external canopy, a wood-framed single family residential structure and a two-way post-tensioned reinforced concrete slab • Reviewed shop fabrication drawings for various steel, concrete, wood and masonry projects including the ABIA East Terminal expansion • Assisted Project Engineers in the structural design of various building components including a structural steel external canopy, a wood-framed single family residential structure and a two-way post-tensioned reinforced concrete slab • Reviewed shop fabrication drawings for various steel, concrete, wood and masonry projects including the ABIA East Terminal expansion
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania
Master of Computer and Information Technology (MCIT), Computer Science -
Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Science - MS, Structural Engineering -
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science - BS, Architectural Engineering (Highest Honors)/ Engineering Honors