Aviad Cohen
Tel Aviv
Summary
Dynamic AI researcher with a proven track record, specializing in deterministic sampling techniques, and large language model evaluation. Expert in Python programming and data analysis, I excel in delivering impactful insights and fostering collaboration among diverse teams. Committed to advancing innovative solutions in machine learning and education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Researcher (Intern) & Research Lead
Bar-Ilan University
04.2025 - Current
- Designed and tested DCBS and the follow-on Enhanced DCBS algorithms, introducing deterministic, cluster-aware sampling for reasoning benchmarks.
- Built a flexible evaluation harness that spans GPU concurrency, chain-of-thought prompting, and KV-cache optimization, supporting rapid experiments across models and datasets.
- Drove end-to-end workflow clustering logic, metrics, and statistical checks while distilling results for academic and industry audiences.
Research Lead (RWE)
Soroka Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct statistical analyses of treatment patterns and costs in large patient datasets
- Provide data-driven insights to clinical teams for resource planning and policy decisions
Al & Python Instructor
Maik
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Research Intern — LLM-assisted IDE: scoped and delivered an end-to-end product in Maik’s Python IDE; owned study design, evaluation, implementation, and deployment; collaborated directly with CEO Tamir Naveh.
- I taught Maik’s hands-on AI/Python program (project-based, CoT/prompting, and Python fundamentals). I launched the program in Arad with the local community center, and I handled onboarding, scheduling, and delivery end-to-end.
- Worked with product leadership to refine the curriculum and materials, closing feedback loops from classes to the product.
- Led municipal outreach: pitched the program to city education departments, coordinated demos, and supported pilot adoption.
STEM Educator & Mentor
Multiple organizations
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Led hands on STEM workshops in several cities, introducing Python coding, robotics, and AI fundamentals to middle and high school students.
- Guided 20 students per cohort through weekly projects that encourage creative problem-solving and teamwork.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with teachers to design interdisciplinary projects for diverse learners.
- Mentored new educators on best teaching practices and classroom techniques.
Education
Integrated B.Sc./M.Sc. - Statistics & Economics
Bar-Ilan University
Israel07.2027
Skills
- Containerization with Docker
- Data analysis with Pandas
- Cloud computing on GCP
- Data visualization with Plotly
- Machine learning with PyTorch
- Research paper writing
- SQL database management
- Natural language processing (NLP)
- Python programming
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions
- Supervised learning techniques
- Unsupervised learning methods
Languages
- English, Native
- Hebrew, Native
Timeline
AI Researcher (Intern) & Research Lead
Bar-Ilan University
04.2025 - Current
Research Lead (RWE)
Soroka Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Al & Python Instructor
Maik
09.2023 - 04.2025
STEM Educator & Mentor
Multiple organizations
01.2022 - 01.2025
Integrated B.Sc./M.Sc. - Statistics & Economics
Bar-Ilan University
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