Zakaria Baou

Computer Vision R&D Engineer

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Mobility: Paris, Clermont-Ferrand, ...

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

Deep LearningPythonPyTorch

Languages

ArabicEnglishFrench

About me

Intro

Computer Vision R&D Engineer with expertise in deep learning, 3D anomaly detection, and industrial AI solutions. Specialized in PyTorch, OpenCV, and 3D point cloud processing with proven track record in developing robust pipelines and deploying production-ready models. Ready to transform your visual data challenges into intelligent solutions.

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Work experience

Wikimania 2026 - Core Organizing Team & Technical Co-Lead

Wikimedia Foundation

Aug 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Paris, France

Wikimania 2026, the 21st Wikimedia conference, is scheduled to take place in Paris, France, in a hybrid format (both in-person and online). Part of the event will be dedicated to celebrating the 25th anniversary of the pioneering Wikipedias.

O2GAME

Mar 2025 - Present

1 year 8 months

60200 Compiègne, France

Computer Vision R&D Engineer

Sep 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

60200 Compiègne, France

Working under a professionalization contract as a Computer Vision Engineer, contributing to O2GAME’s industrial projects while actively supporting the R&D AI team. Develop and integrate computer vision solutions for industrial applications. Design, train, and evaluate deep learning models for image analysis, 3D point cloud processing, and object detection. Collaborate with the R&D AI team on advanced research initiatives in 3D anomaly detection. Leverage Python, PyTorch, and OpenCV to build and deploy robust AI-driven solutions.

Artificial Intelligence Research Intern

Mar 2025 - Oct 2025

8 months

60200 Compiègne, France

Study of 3D anomaly detection methods based on Deep Learning. Implementation of robust pipelines for processing and structuring 3D data, including extraction and transformation processes. Improvement of existing models and development of 3D interfaces for production deployment. Qualitative and quantitative analyses to compare the performance of different solutions. Participation in all stages of an industrial R&D project, including state-of-the-art research, design, development, testing, and deployment.

Full Stack Developer Intern

Valhko

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

4 months

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Develop a Front-End dashboard using React.js for real-time Data Visualization. Create comprehensive Full Stack components using Next.js for Data Analysis. Implement MongoDB for data management and seamlessly integrate it with the project. Design the charts and user interface in Figma to optimize the overall user experience.

Wikimedia MoroccoFreelance

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

6 months

Agadir 80000, Morocco

WikiIndaba 2023 - Graphic & UI/UX Designer

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

6 months

Agadir 80000, Morocco

WikiIndaba is an annual conference that gathers Wikimedia enthusiasts from across Africa. During this event, attendees engage in discussions and decision-making processes related to the Wikimedia Movement. Topics cover Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia, open-source software, free knowledge, and free content. As WikiIndaba 2023 Conference Core Organization Member I worked as: - UI/UX Designer - Graphic Designer - Sponsoring Responsible - Scholarship Comittee Member

Python Developer Intern

Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

3 months

Rabat, Morocco

Worked with the WikiTechma team to automate repetitive tasks and improve technical capabilities for Wikimedia Morocco. Some of our Key Achievements: Developed 4 new bots and 24+ automated tasks, exceeding annual goals while enhancing content quality on arywiki, shiwiki, and Wikidata. Added 2555 automated articles on arywiki and 7,823 items on Wikidata, surpassing targets significantly.

Data Scientist Intern

Al Barid Bank

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

2 months

Rabat, Morocco

Conduct a detailed Analysis of banking Data, identifying patterns and key indicators related to financial stability and crisis. Train multiple Machine Learning models, optimizing them for banking data and employing rigorous performance evaluation metrics. Compare the efficacy of various ML models, assessing strengths, weaknesses, and interpretability in the context of banking crisis prediction.

Graphic Design Intern

IS GRAPH

Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

2 months

Casablanca, Morocco

Spearheaded visual design initiatives for advertising and marketing projects, encompassing both print and digital media. Developed tailored marketing campaigns and created compelling advertisements to meet client objectives. Collaborated effectively with a team of designers and marketing professionals, enhancing campaign cohesion and impact. Leveraged creative acumen and design expertise to contribute significantly to client success and company growth in the dynamic advertising sector.


Education

lSIMA Clermont-Ferrand

Engineer's degree

2024 - 2026

2 years 2 months

Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Informatique et d'Analyse des Systèmes - ENSIAS

Engineer's degree

2022 - 2026

4 years 2 months

CPGE - Classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles

Preparatory Classes

2020 - 2022

3 years


Licenses & certifications

Oracle AI Vector Search Professional (1Z0-184-25)

Issued: Oct 2025

Certified by Oracle

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Generative AI Professional (1Z0-1127-25)

Issued: Oct 2025

Certified by Oracle

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