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Hosna (M.) Monavar

Data Scientist

Hosna Monavar
Cologne, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present
1 year 1 month
Cologne, Germany

Data Scientist

VelpTEC GmbH

Jul 2022 - Feb 2024
1 year 8 months
Cologne, Germany

Data Scientist

IT-Street GmbH

  • Developed and deployed ML/DL models (e.g., LSTMs, gradient boosting) for time-series forecasting and energy price forecasting, improving trading strategies and operational planning through robust data pipelines and engineered features.
  • Led data preparation and performed model validation using Python and SQL to deliver actionable insights in volatile energy markets.
Feb 2016 - Sep 2021
5 years 8 months
Hamedan, Iran, Islamic Republic of

ML Consultant

TechPark

  • Designed and advised on ML/DL solutions including predictive models, NLP, computer vision, and recommendation systems aligned with client-specific goals and data profiles.
Sep 2013 - Sep 2021
8 years 1 month
Hamedan, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Applied Researcher/Assistant Professor

University of Bu-ali Sina

  • Led research initiatives applying advanced data analytics to landscape ecology and environmental modeling.
  • Conducted rigorous environmental studies using machine learning and statistical methods to interpret complex ecological data.
  • Designed and delivered university-level courses in advanced data analytics, fostering student expertise in data-driven problem solving.
Sep 2010 - Aug 2011
1 year
Oslo, Norway

Visiting Researcher

Nofima

  • Developed chemometric and statistical models (e.g., PCA, LDA, PLSR) for spectral data analysis, collaborating on quality control systems and implementing ML pipelines with domain-specific preprocessing (e.g., Savitzky-Golay filtering), feature selection, and robust validation techniques (e.g., cross-validation, RMSE, R, IQR, Mahalanobis distance).

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Agriculture (8 years), Education (8 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), Energy (1.5 years), Chemical (1 year), and Food and Beverage (1 year).

Agriculture
Education
Information Technology
Energy
Chemical
Food and Beverage

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development (10 years), Information Technology (8 years), Business Intelligence (2.5 years), Operations (1.5 years), and Quality Assurance (1 year).

Research and Development
Information Technology
Business Intelligence
Operations
Quality Assurance

Summary

Data Scientist and AI Engineer with extensive experience applying machine learning, statistical modeling, and geospatial analytics in complex data environments. Proven track record in managing interdisciplinary projects, building predictive models, and implementing data pipelines using remote sensing and IoT data. Strong programming skills in Python, and AI-driven problem solving. Passionate about scalable AI, cloud platforms, and sustainable tech solutions.

Skills

  • Machine Learning And Deep Learning Methods.
  • Programming & Data Science: Python (Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow, Opencv), Sql, Matlab
  • Machine Learning & Modeling: Supervised / Unsupervised Learning, Time-series Forecasting, Neural Networks (Cnns, Lstms), Anfis, Optimization Techniques
  • Data Processing & Analysis: Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Opencv, Tensorflow, Scikit-learn
  • Geospatial & Remote Sensing: Sentinel-1/2, Modis, Landsat, Google Earth Engine (Gee), Gdal, Rasterio, Fiona, Geopandas
  • Data Visualization: Power Bi
  • Version Control & Reporting

Languages

Persian
Native
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Education

Sep 2008 - Dec 2012

University of Tehran

PhD in Information Technology for Precision Agriculture · Information Technology for Precision Agriculture · Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

University of Tehran

M.Sc. in Mechatronics in Agriculture · Mechatronics in Agriculture · Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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Where is Hosna based?

Hosna is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Hosna speak?

Hosna speaks the following languages: Persian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Hosna have?

Hosna has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Hosna has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Hosna may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Hosna be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Hosna would be well-suited for roles such as: Data Scientist, ML Consultant, Applied Researcher/Assistant Professor.

What is Hosna's latest experience?

Hosna's most recent position is Data Scientist at VelpTEC GmbH.

What companies has Hosna worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hosna has worked for VelpTEC GmbH, IT-Street GmbH, TechPark, and University of Bu-ali Sina.

Which industries is Hosna most experienced in?

Hosna is most experienced in industries like Agriculture, Education, and Information Technology (IT). Hosna also has some experience in Energy, Chemical, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Hosna most experienced in?

Hosna is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Information Technology (IT), and Business Intelligence. Hosna also has some experience in Operations and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Hosna worked in recently?

Hosna has recently worked in industries like Agriculture, Education, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Hosna worked in recently?

Hosna has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Information Technology (IT), and Business Intelligence.

What is Hosna's education?

Hosna holds a Doctorate in Information Technology for Precision Agriculture from University of Tehran and a Master in Mechatronics in Agriculture from University of Tehran.

What is the availability of Hosna?

Hosna is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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