Hi, I'm Umar Balak

Building digital experiences with modern technologies. Focused on creating elegant solutions to complex problems.

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Machine Learning & AI

Python
TensorFlow
Keras
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Pandas
Numpy
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OpenCV
SQL

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TensorFlow
Udemy
2021 - 2025
Degree Navi Mumbai, India

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering

Saraswati College of Engineering, University of Mumbai

Specialized in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

AIMLComputer Science
Mar 2025
Major Project Navi Mumbai, India

AdaptFL: Federated Learning Framework

A scalable federated learning framework enabling decentralized model training with strong privacy guarantees across 100+ clients.

Federated LearningAIPrivacyData Heterogeneity
Jan 2024
Model Optimization Navi Mumbai, India

TinyVGG: Lightweight Image Classification Model

An optimized VGG16-based CNN model for efficient image classification on low-resource devices.

CNNModel CompressionImage Classification
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
Online Course Online

100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp

Udemy (Dr. Angela Yu)

An immersive course where learners build 100 projects over 100 days, covering Python basics to advanced topics like web development, data science, and automation.

PythonProgrammingBootcampUdemy
Dec 2023 - Feb 2024
Online Course Online

Machine Learning Specialization by Deeplearning.ai

Coursera (Andrew Ng)

A comprehensive specialization covering supervised and unsupervised learning, best practices, and real-world applications, taught by AI expert Andrew Ng.

Machine LearningAIData Science
Mar 2024
Capstone Project Navi Mumbai, India

ProctorVision: AI-Based Proctored Exam System

A real-time proctoring platform using AI for gaze tracking, head pose detection, and background monitoring to prevent exam malpractice.

Computer VisionProctoringAI
Mar 2024
Hackathon Project Mumbai, India

ProctorVision – Quasar 2.0 Hackathon

Quasar 2.0, National Hackathon

Built a real-time AI proctoring system with integrated gaze tracking, head movement detection, and background monitoring.

HackathonAIProctoringComputer Vision
May 2024 - Aug 2024
Online Course Online

TensorFlow Developer Certificate in 2024: Zero to Mastery

Udemy (Daniel Bourke & Andrei Neagoie)

In-depth bootcamp covering TensorFlow for deep learning, preparing for the TensorFlow Developer Certification, and building machine learning models for computer vision and natural language processing.

TensorFlowDeep LearningCertificationAI
Aug 2023 - Oct 2023
Online Course Online

Machine Learning A-Z [2023]

Udemy (Kirill Eremenko & Hadelin de Ponteves)

Comprehensive course covering machine learning algorithms using Python and R, including data preprocessing, regression, classification, clustering, and reinforcement learning.

Machine LearningPythonRData Science
Oct 2023
ML Project Navi Mumbai, India

CineMate: Movie Recommendation System

A recommendation engine delivering personalized movie suggestions using TF-IDF and KNN from Netflix and TMDB datasets.

Recommendation SystemNLPKNN
Oct 2023
Hackathon Project Chandigarh, India

DevConnect – A platform for Developers

NASA Space Apps Challenge 2023

Created a collaboration platform with ML-driven team formation for student-recruiter matchmaking and project coordination.

HackathonCollaborationRecommendationML

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