Mehdi Fares
AI Engineer | Data Engineer
About Me
Having recently completed my engineering studies, I am actively looking for a full-time position. I am passionate about IT and I spend a lot of time learning new things in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, 3D modeling, and animation. Ambitious and logical, I work well independently and in teams, always valuing communication. I also enjoy creating video games in Unity, building apps, playing chess, and traveling the world.
Technical Skills
- Languages
Python, C++, C#, SQL, PHP - Machine Learning
Image analysis and model training with OpenCV, CNN, ViT, PyTorch - LLM
Prompt design, fine-tuning, and inference using Transformers and Python - Big Data
Data ingestion and processing with NiFi and Spark, reporting via Power BI on Linux systems
- Networking
Network architecture and protocol simulation with Cisco Packet Tracer - Game Development
Real-time interactive and Network systems using Unity and SFML - Automation
Process automation and control with Graphcet, Matlab and Siemens MicroWin - Web Development
Responsive frontend (HTML/CSS/JS) and dynamic backend integration
Experience
Internship – Optimal Computing
Feb 2025 – June 2025 | Mons, Belgium
Develop and implement deep learning modules in C++ and Qt to detect defects in photovoltaic panels, focusing on image analysis, object detection, and model optimization for improved accuracy.
Tutor – HEH
Oct 2020 – June 2022 | Mons, Belgium
Initiated and taught programming and algorithm basics to new students, using C, Python, and object-oriented C#.
Software Developer – NCI
Aug 2019 – Jan 2020 | Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Designed and developed a C# WPF management application connected to a SQL database. Included modules for stock, customer, and receivables management.
Developer – UMons
Mar 2019 – Apr 2019 | Mons, Belgium
Created and presented a Python implementation of the “Game of Life” during the scientific event “Printemps des sciences” in Mons.
Education
Industrial IT Engineer – AI & Big Data
Final Project : Low-Code Module Development for Photovoltaic Defect Detection and Classification
Magna cum laude
2022 – 2025 | HEH, Mons
Bachelor in Computer Science – Telecommunication & Networking
Final Project: Development of a multiplayer real-time strategy video game
cum laude
2019 – 2022 | HEH, Mons
Computer Graphics Technician
2016 – 2018 | Saint Luc - La Biche, Mons
Personality
- Leadership
- Outgoing
- Serious
Languages
- French: native
- English: B2