Zachariah's Portfolio

HI, I'M An AI RESEARCHER

My focus is on developing AI4Health solutions that can help improve the lives of people around the world.

What I do

I engineer AI systems that simulate human health — combining motion modeling, clinical data, and infrastructure. These eight areas together power my work in real-time digital twins and medical AI.online resume andproject portfolio.

My Experiences

Medical AI Engineer

Designing AI tools for clinical workflows — including organ donation prediction, scoring systems, and outcome modeling.

Motion & Digital Twin Modeling

Using BVH, SMPL, and BAMM to simulate movement, physiology, and behavior for AI-powered digital twins.

AI Model Training & Optimization

Fine-tuning transformer, VQGAN, and CNN models on motion and biomedical datasets using PyTorch and ONNX.

CoreML & Edge AI Deployment

Converting and optimizing models for mobile inference using CoreML, achieving 2x speedups on Apple silicon.

GPU Infrastructure Engineering

Training at scale using A6000 GPU clusters and a custom-built home lab with NAS + 10GbE networking.

API & Full-Stack Integration

Developing FastAPI backends and React frontends for deploying AI features into full applications.

Hackathon Innovation

Built award-winning prototypes including voice translators and health scoring tools; 5-time hackathon champion.

AI Education & Mentorship

Mentoring students through Stanford AI4ALL and UNCC; focused on inclusive, impactful AI learning.

Let’s Build Something That Matters

I’m currently open to research opportunities, internships, and roles focused on medical AI, human modeling, or systems engineering. Let’s connect if you're looking for someone driven to make an impact through real-world AI.

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Featured Projects

My step-by-step guide ensures a smooth project journey, from the initial consultation to the final delivery. I take care of every detail, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

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What Others Say

Feedback from mentors, collaborators, and peers I've worked with across research, engineering, and academic leadership.

“Issam’s contributions to our motion generation pipeline were essential. His speed, depth, and clarity made him a leader on the team.”

Dr. WangUNC Charlotte AI Center

“Issam inspired our students with cutting-edge AI projects and mentored them with clarity, empathy, and vision.”

Program DirectorStanford AI4ALL

“His transplant optimization algorithm was not only technically sound but clinically meaningful. We were proud to present it at a top cardiothoracic conference.”