Hi, I'm Aqila Farahmand
Welcome to my professional portfolio
I am a software engineer specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence. I am currently based in Luxembourg and looking for new opportunities to work on exciting projects.
Welcome to my professional portfolio
I am a software engineer specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence. I am currently based in Luxembourg and looking for new opportunities to work on exciting projects.
I'm a software engineer with a strong background in machine learning and artificial intelligence. My journey has been shaped by curiosity, learning, and a commitment to excellence in my work. I believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of staying current with state of the art technologies and research methods. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I bring enthusiasm and innovation to the projects I work on.
A cross-platform application to enable local deployment
of Small Language Models (SLMs) on edge devices, for private medical question-answering.
Academic Recognition:
In Proc. of IEEE PerCom 2026 (TELMED Workshop)
Co-authored this research project, where we performed a feasibility study of using RAG
together with open SLMs for hypertension management chatbots.
Academic Recognition:
Published in Journal of Medical Systems (Springer Nature), a peer-reviewed Q1 journal.
The full paper is available here
Contributed to the European Themis 5.0 initiative, a large-scale project aimed at reliable and trustworthy AI.
My Contribution:
I worked on the NLP pipeline, specifically fine-tuning Transformer-based models (BERT, RoBERTa) for
multi-class text classification, and developed an evaluation layer
for the transformer models to analyze model robustness on top of their existing system.
I love exploring nature trails and spending time in the great outdoors, discovering new paths and enjoying scenic views. I am in love with Norwegian nature, and I have hiked in many of the beautiful places and trails in Norway including Preikestolen.
Cycling is one of my favorite ways to explore the counrty side and spend time in the nature. I have cycled mostly in the beautiful region of Emilia-Romagna of Italy.
I enjoy swimming as a refreshing way to exercise and relax, whether in pools or natural waters. I am in love with the Norwegian lakes and rivers, and have swam in many of them, including the Oslo fjord (5 degrees Celsius), Lutvann, Sognsvann (Icebathing and summer time) and Nøklevann.
I find sauna sessions to be a perfect way to unwind and relax after outdoor activities or a long day. I particularly loved the Finnish sauna, which I experienced in Tempare, Finland. However, I was impressed by the sauna in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg which offers a unique experience with a beautiful balcony view.
I recently started playing chess, it is a great way to challenge my mind and improve my problem-solving skills. I am currently playing on chess.com and with my husband who is a strong chess player.
I'm open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to collaborate.