Welcome to my personal website. I’m Chady, a freshly graduated Machine Learning Engineer currently based in the picturesque city of Lausanne, Switzerland. While my primary areas of expertise revolve around Transformer models and Computer Vision, my versatile skill set and passion for innovation extend beyond these domains.
I’m deeply passionate about research and continually seek inventive solutions, striving to learn and adapt to the ever-evolving world of AI. My goal is to contribute to innovative solutions and create a positive impact in various fields.
This website serves as a platform to showcase my work, projects, and insights. Below, you’ll find the web version of my resume, with hyperlinks to some of my projects. You can also receive a PDF curriculum via e-mail for a more detailed look at my qualifications.
I encourage you to explore my work, and don’t hesitate to reach out for more information or to discuss potential collaborations. Whether you’re a fellow professional, or just someone curious about the future of ML, I’m excited to connect with you.
You can reach me at chady@moukel.com for any inquiries or just to say hello. Additionally, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.
Thank you for visiting!
Education
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
- MSc in Electrical Engineering: Specialized in Signal, Image, Video and Communication | Data Science
- Bachelor in Electrical Engineering: Specialized in Signal Processing
Lausanne, Switzerland
Feb 2021 – Jul 2023
Sep 2016 – Feb 2021
Projects
Generative Modelling of Animal Locomotion 
Master’s Thesis | LTS2 Lab at EPFL
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• Developed an innovative framework using advanced Transformer models to simulate and control animal locomotion and behaviour.
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• Fine-tuned the model and highlighted its adaptability in various environments and situations through practical examples with applications to robotics.
Mar 2023 – Jul 2023
Optimizing Latent Directions for GAN-based Local Image Editing
Collaborative Project | IVRL Lab at EPFL
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• Utilized CLIP to optimize latent directions in StyleGAN 3, designing a comprehensive framework that enabled the generation of faces with specific characteristics using text prompts.
Feb 2022 – May 2022
Latent Space Processing in Learning-Based Image Compression
Master Semester Project | MMSPG Lab at EPFL
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• Integrated advanced super-resolution models into learning-based image compression methods, layingthe crucial groundwork for the publication of the paper Towards super resolution in the compresseddomain of learning-based image codecs by Evgeniy et al. 2021.
Jan 2021 – Jun 2021
Fake Character Generation using Machine Learning
Bachelor Project | MMSPG Lab at EPFL
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• Developed a streamlined process for generating AI faces, including 2D poses and 3D models, usingpretrained StyleGAN.
Jan 2020 – Jun 2020
Work Experience
CEIDOS SA
Machine learning/Computer Vision Intern
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• Designed and implemented calibration system and image preprocessing pipeline for cell culture microscope images.
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• Developed deep learning model for accurate cell segmentation, tracking & viability estimation.
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• Created a streamlined pipeline for refining the model through an iterative retraining process.
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• Integral role in broader app development including both backend and frontend design.
Monthey, Switzerland
Aug 2022 – Feb 2023
Faculty of Engineering – EPFL
Teaching Assistant
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• TA in Electric and Electronic Systems and Electrical science and technology, laboratory.
Lausanne, Switzerland
Jan 2020 – Jun 2022
Multimedia and Signal Processing Lab – EPFL
ProCam Core Team Member
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• Handled student project presentation videos, social media, and the project website for interdisciplinary MAKE project ProCam.
Lausanne, Switzerland
Sep 2020 – Feb 2021
Skills
Programming Languages:
Python, MATLAB, C/C++, QML, TeX
Frameworks/Packages:
Pytorch, TensorFlow, Scipy, Scikit, Pandas, Keras
Misc:
Git, Docker, Conda, Jupyter, Colab etc.
Spoken Languages:
French (C2), Spanish (C2), English (C1), Arabic (B2), German (A1)
Extracurriculars
Model United Nations EPFL
Secretary
Lausanne, Switzerland
Sep 2017 – Jun 2018
Anfa Conservatory
Studies in Piano, Saxophone and Music Theory
Junior Piano Teacher
Casablanca, Morocco
2005 – 2016
2015 – 2016
Education
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
• MSc in Electrical Engineering: Specialized in Signal, Image, Video and Communication | Data Science
Lausanne, Switzerland
Feb 2021 – Jul 2023
• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering: Specialized in Signal Processing
Lausanne, Switzerland
Sep 2016 – Feb 2021
Projects
Generative Modelling of Animal
Locomotion 
Master’s Thesis | LTS2 Lab at EPFL
-
• Developed an innovative framework using advanced Transformer models to simulate and control animal locomotion and behaviour.
-
• Fine-tuned the model and highlighted its adaptability in various environments and situations through practical examples with applications to robotics.
Mar 2023 – Jul 2023
Optimizing Latent Directions for
GAN-based Local Image Editing
Collaborative Project | IVRL Lab
at EPFL
-
• Utilized CLIP to optimize latent directions in StyleGAN 3, designing a comprehensive framework that enabled the generation of faces with specific characteristics using text prompts.
Feb 2022 – May 2022
Latent Space Processing in Learning-
Based Image Compression
Master Semester Project | MMSPG Lab
at EPFL
-
• Integrated advanced super-resolution models into learning-based image compression methods, layingthe crucial groundwork for the publication of the paper Towards super resolution in the compresseddomain of learning-based image codecs by Evgeniy et al. 2021.
Jan 2021 – Jun 2021
Fake Character Generation using
Machine Learning
Bachelor Project | MMSPG Lab at EPFL
-
• Developed a streamlined process for generating AI faces, including 2D poses and 3D models, usingpretrained StyleGAN.
Jan 2020 – Jun 2020
Work Experience
CEIDOS SA
Machine learning/Computer Vision
Intern
-
• Designed and implemented calibration system and image preprocessing pipeline for cell culture microscope images.
-
• Developed deep learning model for accurate cell segmentation, tracking & viability estimation.
-
• Created a streamlined pipeline for refining the model through an iterative retraining process.
-
• Integral role in broader app development including both backend and frontend design.
Monthey, Switzerland
Aug 2022 – Feb 2023
Faculty of Engineering – EPFL
Teaching Assistant
-
• TA in Electric and Electronic Systems and Electrical science and technology, laboratory.
Lausanne, Switzerland
Jan 2020 – Jun 2022
Multimedia and Signal Processing
Lab – EPFL
ProCam Core Team Member
-
• Handled student project presentation videos, social media, and the project website for interdisciplinary MAKE project ProCam.
Lausanne, Switzerland
Sep 2020 – Feb 2021
Skills
Programming Languages:
Python, MATLAB, C/C++, QML, TeX
Frameworks/Packages:
Pytorch, TensorFlow, Scipy, Scikit, Pandas, Keras
Misc:
Git, Docker, Conda, Jupyter, Colab etc.
Spoken Languages:
French (C2), Spanish (C2), English (C1), Arabic (B2), German (A1)
Extracurriculars
Model United Nations EPFL
Secretary
Lausanne, Switzerland
Sep 2017 – Jun 2018
Anfa Conservatory
Studies in Piano, Saxophone and Music
Theory
Casablanca, Morocco
2005 – 2016
Junior Piano Teacher
Casablanca, Morocco
2015 – 2016