Short Bio

Hello! 🤗

I’m Peyman Kor, a Data Scientist with a Ph.D. in Machine Learning from the University of Stavanger. I specialize in applying advanced data science techniques and machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems.

I have over three years of experience developing machine learning models for optimization, decision-making, and driving impactful results across industries such as energy and finance.


Projects and Expertise

  • Decision Analysis and Optimization:
    • Expertise in applying sequential decision-making frameworks, dynamic programming, and reinforcement learning techniques.
  • Machine Learning for Financial Engineering:
    • Developed Q-learning algorithms to optimize policies for American options pricing, showing the power of reinforcement learning in financial modeling.
  • Bayesian Optimization and Stochastic Processes:
    • I applied Bayesian methods to optimize complex processes, such as well control in oil production, achieving superior results compared to traditional algorithms.

Technical Skills

  • Programming:
    • Proficient in Python, R, and SQL, with a strong background in libraries such as Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, and XGBoost.
  • Big Data:
    • Experienced in PySpark for handling large-scale datasets.
  • Cloud/DevOps:
    • Familiar with cloud services like Microsoft Azure and AWS, and containerization tools like Docker.
  • Version Control and Collaboration:
    • Skilled in using Git and GitHub for version control and team collaboration.

I aim to leverage my academic expertise and hands-on project experience to solve industry challenges in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI, driving innovation and delivering data-driven solutions.


Education

  • Ph.D. in Computational Engineering, University of Stavanger, 2021 - Present
  • MSc in Computational Modeling and Applied Mathematics (non-degree), Technical University of Denmark, 2019-2020
  • MSc in Reservoir Engineering, University of Stavanger, Norway, 2017-2019
  • BSc in Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology, Iran, 2011-2016