Usama (Ahmad) K.
Master Chemistry Specialist AI Trainer
Experience
Oct 2025 - Present
2 monthsHouston, United States
Master Chemistry Specialist AI Trainer
Invisible Technologies
- Evaluate AI-generated organic chemistry responses for accuracy, clarity, and step-by-step reasoning (e.g., retrosynthesis, stereochemistry).
- Write 200+ model solutions covering reaction prediction, spectroscopy, and equilibrium calculations.
- Annotate errors in nomenclature, mechanistic logic, and thermodynamic assumptions.
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
3 monthsChemistry Domain Expert
Mindrift
- Developed 700+ advanced chemistry Q&A pairs (e.g., pericyclic reactions, organometallics).
- Designed scoring rubrics for AI evaluation; fact-checked outputs against IUPAC, NIST, and primary literature.
- Ranked AI responses for scientific rigor, explanatory depth, and adherence to prompt.
Jan 2021 - Present
4 years 11 monthsChannelview, United States
Senior Research Chemist
LyondellBasell Industries
- Design multi-step organic syntheses for specialty chemicals; author 18+ technical reports with full arrow-pushing mechanisms.
- Train 12 lab staff on NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC validation; reduce data discrepancies by 30%.
- Review 450+ analytical datasets annually for chemical accuracy, calculation integrity, and experimental rigor.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 yearsHouston, United States
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Houston, Department of Chemistry
- Investigated catalytic reaction pathways; developed 250+ graduate-level problem sets with step-by-step solutions.
- Critically reviewed research manuscripts and textbook sections for logical consistency and chemical correctness.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
5 yearsMadison, United States
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Taught organic chemistry labs and recitations to 160+ students; graded 2,000+ problem sets with detailed feedback.
- Created tutorial content on reaction mechanisms and spectral analysis.
Summary
Dedicated Organic Chemist with a Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin and 6+ years of full-time research, teaching, and industrial experience.
Expert in step-by-step reaction mechanisms, spectral interpretation, and error analysis in chemical problem-solving.
Currently training AI in chemistry reasoning through contract roles at Invisible Technologies and Mindrift—evaluating over 1,000+ AI-generated responses, writing model solutions, and designing scoring rubrics.
Languages
Arabic
NativeUrdu
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2015 - Jun 2019
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic & Computational · Chemistry · Madison, United States · 3.2/4.0
Oct 2011 - Jun 2015
New York University
B.S. in Chemistry, Minor in Computer Science · Chemistry · New York, United States
Certifications & licenses
Ef Set English Certificate – 93/100 (C2 Proficient)
Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response (Hazwoper) 40-Hour
Laboratory Safety Officer Training (Osha)
Responsible Conduct Of Research (Citi Program)
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