Hi, I'm Ashkan.

Hey there! I'm Ashkan, a tech enthusiast who's always been a bit obsessed with turning complex ideas into cool, working solutions.

My tech journey started way back in university, where I discovered I could use code and data to solve real-world problems. What began as a curiosity about how we could predict energy consumption or diagnose train maintenance issues has transformed into a full-blown passion for building things that actually make a difference.

These days, I'm immersing myself in the world of machine learning and data science, and I'm expanding my horizons by learning JavaScript to build full web applications. I have a solid grip on technologies like Python and Django, and I'm currently delving into the front-end side of things. My current project is a data dashboard that incorporates an AI assistant capable of answering user questions in real-time.

My technical background is pretty diverse. I've worked on projects ranging from developing deep neural networks for train maintenance to creating predictive models for river flow forecasting. During my PhD at Heriot-Watt, I dived deep into sequence models and time series analysis, with a particular focus on predicting energy consumption. I'm also passionate about MLOps, ensuring that the AI solutions we develop are practical and deployable.

My toolkit includes machine learning libraries like TensorFlow and Hugging Face, and database management with SQL. I'm in the process of learning web technologies that will allow me to bring these complex systems to life in interactive web applications. Whether I'm building predictive models or intelligent dashboards, my goal is always the same: create technology that makes a tangible difference.

When I'm not coding, life gets pretty interesting! I'm currently battling my way through the Elden Ring DLC (wish me luck), and when I'm not fighting digital bosses, I'm either lost in a good book (feel free to follow me on Goodreads for my latest reads) or catching up on the latest films and TV shows.

Weekends often find me exploring the beautiful English countryside on hiking trails, camera in hand, or experimenting in the kitchen—turns out debugging code and perfecting a recipe aren't that different! I love creating both in the digital world and the culinary one.

Welcome to my little corner of the internet, where technology meets creativity, and where every line of code tells a story.