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Mohammad Emad Hammami

AI Systems Researcher and Software Engineer with an MSc in Informatics from the University of Oslo. My work focuses on federated learning, distributed machine learning, LLM-based systems, and reliable, communication-efficient AI systems.

Federated Learning Distributed ML LLM-Based Systems Academic Research Communication-Efficient AI

Research Software & Reproducibility

R3Tune

FLLM 2026 · Submitted

Stage-aware token budgeting for multi-stage LLM workflows — allocates compute across pipeline stages to cut cost while preserving output quality.

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Evidence-Gated Budget-Aware Code Repair

AIPMV 2026 · Submitted

Evidence-gated, budget-aware code repair agent that gates edits on supporting evidence under strict cost constraints for LLM-orchestrated repair pipelines.

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uAMBIT

IEEE DCOSS-IoT 2026

Byte-budgeted update compression with error-feedback for federated learning. Enforces strict per-round uplink budgets for communication-efficient edge ML.

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Academic Service

Subreviewer, ECML PKDD 2026

Reviewed two conference submissions as an invited subreviewer for ECML PKDD 2026.

Expertise

Machine Learning & AI

  • Federated Learning
  • Distributed Machine Learning
  • Model Compression & Pruning
  • Communication-Efficient Learning
  • ML Experimentation & Benchmarking
  • Model Evaluation
  • Edge AI / Edge Computing
  • TensorFlow, Python, Jupyter/Colab

Software Engineering

  • System Design
  • Software Architecture
  • Full SDLC
  • Web Application Development
  • API Integration
  • Testing & Quality Assurance
  • DevOps

Cloud, Data & Platforms

  • Cloud Computing
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Database Management
  • Data Engineering
  • Data Modeling
  • CRM (Dynamics 365)

Tools & Delivery

  • Git & GitHub
  • GitHub Copilot
  • Jira & Confluence
  • ServiceNow
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Scrum & Kanban

Security & Compliance

  • Information Security Management
  • Software & Network Security
  • Threat Assessment
  • Security Protocols
  • GDPR Compliance

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Engineering Management
  • IT Management
  • Project Planning
  • Team Development
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Business Analysis

Academic Publications & Manuscripts

Decision pending

R3Tune: Stage-Aware Token Budgeting for Multi-Stage LLM Workflows

4th International Conference on Foundation and Large Language Models

Barcelona, Spain · 2026

Reproducibility Artifact
Decision pending

Evidence-Guided Budget Allocation for Multi-Stage Large Language Model Orchestration

AIPMV 2026 — International Conference on Algorithm, Image Processing and Machine Vision

Nanjing, China · 2026

Reproducibility Artifact
Published IEEE ICFEC 2024

AMBIT: Efficient Pruning Technique for Edge Computing

IEEE International Conference on Fog and Edge Computing

Philadelphia, PA, USA · 2024

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Published

Adaptive Mean Absolute Deviation Pruning in Federated Learning

DUO, University of Oslo

Oslo, Norway · 2023

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Selected Projects

Femi System for Women's Safety

Concept / Prototype Project

Concept for a digital platform designed to support women's safety and community engagement. The initiative did not proceed to full product development due to budget constraints.

DNB Digital Transformation Research

University of Oslo

Conducted in-depth research on DNB Bank's digital transformation initiatives, focusing on emerging technologies and organizational restructuring.

Software Process Improvement (SPI) Plan

DNB Bank

Developed a comprehensive SPI plan for DNB, emphasizing Agile methodologies and process optimization to enhance software quality.

Handbook of Scrum Methodology

DNB Bank

Authored a detailed handbook on Scrum methodology, outlining best practices and practical strategies for effective implementation.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer / Scrum Master DNB Bank, Oslo
07.2021 - Present

Played a dual role as a Software Engineer and Scrum Master, leading Agile transformations and optimizing team collaboration to drive project success.

  • Agile Implementation: Spearheaded the adoption of Agile methodologies, utilizing Scrum and Kanban to improve sprint planning, backlog management, and task prioritization.
  • Quality Assurance: Developed detailed test scenarios using Octane, ensuring the smooth integration of Sbanken into DNB systems with high-quality outcomes.
  • Incident Management: Enhanced IT service delivery by managing incident resolution and system troubleshooting in ServiceNow.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Maintained transparent, consistent communication with stakeholders, regularly updating them on project milestones.
Founder and Project Initiator Femi, Oslo
03.2021 - 12.2023

Founded Femi as an early-stage initiative focused on women's safety and community engagement.

  • Concept Development: Developed the concept and early direction for a digital platform focused on safety and community support.
  • Stakeholder Dialogue: Explored potential collaboration and communicated with the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth, and Family Affairs (Bufdir).
  • Prototype Direction: Defined the intended user experience, platform goals, and functional direction for a future prototype.
  • Project Status: The initiative did not proceed to full product development due to budget constraints.
Scrum Master Telia, Oslo
08.2020 - 05.2021

Served as Scrum Master for Telia, guiding a development team to meet project goals by fostering Agile best practices.

  • Team Facilitation: Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, promoting open communication.
  • Task Management: Effectively managed sprint planning and backlog prioritization.
  • Technical Contributions: Actively contributed to development tasks, leveraging Laravel and Onfido technologies.
  • Project Alignment: Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.

Education

Several degrees were pursued and completed concurrently through parallel study arrangements.

Master in Digital Transformation

University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)

2024 – Present

Graduate-level studies focused on digital transformation, leadership, and management.

90 ECTS coursework completed; 30 ECTS master's thesis in progress.

Master's thesis: "Guardrails and Resource Efficiency in LLM-Based Agentic Workflows: An Empirical Study of Responsible Adoption in Document-Based Knowledge Work."

Ongoing

Master in Informatics: Programming and Systems Architecture

University of Oslo

Awarded: December 2023

Focused on software engineering, systems architecture, distributed systems, and applied machine learning.

Completed

Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering

OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University

Awarded: March 2026

Focused on software engineering, web application development, artificial intelligence, computer security, operating systems, and software project work.

Completed

Bachelor in Informatics: Programming and Systems Architecture

University of Oslo

Awarded: June 2025

Focused on programming, software engineering, databases, information security, and computer systems.

Completed

Bachelor of Information Technology

OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University

Awarded: June 2021

Focused on information technology, programming, web development, networking, databases, and applied AI.

Completed

Studies in Information Technology Engineering

University of Kalamoon

2010 – 2012

Studied programming, algorithm design, and mathematics. Degree was not completed.

Did Not Complete

Selected Graduate Coursework & Research Projects

USN MIS404 Business Analytics

Weather Conditions and Monthly Personal-Injury Traffic Accidents in Oslo and Akershus

Spring 2026 · Open-data analytics study combining traffic-accident data from TRINE / Statens vegvesen with weather observations from the MET Norway Frost API. The analysis uses descriptive visualisation, Poisson and negative-binomial regression, model diagnostics, and a random-forest benchmark.

USN MIS406 Information Systems Research Methods

The Impact of AI-Based Tools on Students' Study Behavior and Perceived Academic Performance

Spring 2026 · Quantitative survey study examining relationships between students' AI use, perceived usefulness, study-behavior change, and perceived academic performance. The analysis includes descriptive statistics, reliability testing, Pearson correlations, and supplementary Spearman checks.

USN INF4090 Artificial Intelligence Management

AI in Human Resource Management: Opportunities and Risks

2025 · Empirical course study examining the opportunities and risks of AI-supported HR processes, with emphasis on fairness, transparency, privacy, trust, and human oversight. The work combines relevant literature with questionnaire-based evidence and practical governance recommendations.

USN MIS405 Managing IT Projects

Agile Modernization in a Regulated Bank: Balancing Flexibility and Control in Legacy IT Transformation

Spring 2026 · Qualitative case study of agile and DevOps-oriented modernization in a regulated financial-services environment. The analysis examines legacy-system dependencies, governance, compliance, architectural guardrails, coordination, and the balance between team autonomy and enterprise control.

Articles

Breaking Silos in Digital Transformation: My Experience

Published on LinkedIn, 2025

One of the biggest challenges in digital transformation isn’t technology—it’s alignment. Ambassadors bridge strategy and execution, a central office unifies efforts, and a compliance office keeps initiatives on-track and secure.

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Elevating Project Estimation with Three-Point Estimation & Monte Carlo Simulation

Published on LinkedIn, 2024

Combining Three-Point Estimation (Optimistic, Pessimistic, Most Likely) with Monte Carlo Simulation improves accuracy for complex, interdependent tasks—supporting realistic planning, risk management, and alignment.

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Experience and Research-Based Insights on Agile Methodologies

Published on LinkedIn, 2024

Mapped Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean Agile, Crystal, and FDD—then proposed effective hybrids (e.g., Scrum+XP, Kanban+XP) to balance structure, quality, and continuous delivery. Key theme: tailor frameworks to team and context.

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Applying Ross et al.’s Five Building Blocks in Digital Transformation

Published on LinkedIn, 2024

Highlights shared customer insights, operational backbone, digital platform, accountability framework, and external developer platform—with banking examples that translate the theory into an actionable blueprint.

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Certifications

Agile Project Management Certificate

Agile Project Management

Google

Foundations of Project Management Certificate

Foundations of Project Management

Google

Project Initiation Certificate

Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

Google

Applying Project Management Certificate

Applying Project Management in the Real World

Google

Project Planning Certificate

Project Planning: Putting It All Together

Google

Project Management Professional Certificate

Project Management Professional Certificate

PMI and NASBA

Managing Project Stakeholders Certificate

Managing Project Stakeholders

PMI and NASBA

Collaborating with Microsoft 365 Certificate

Collaborating with Microsoft 365

PMI and NASBA

Managing Projects with Microsoft 365 Certificate

Managing Projects with Microsoft 365

PMI and NASBA

Optimizing Your Work with Microsoft 365 Certificate

Optimizing Your Work with Microsoft 365

PMI and NASBA

Managing and Leading Developers Certificate

Managing and Leading Developers

People Management

Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers Certificate

Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers

People Management

Effective Technical Communication Certificate

Effective Technical Communication

People Management

Building Trust Certificate

Building Trust

People Management

Manager's Guide to Difficult Conversations Certificate

Manager's Guide to Difficult Conversations

People Management

Inclusive Tech: Humane Code Reviews Certificate

Inclusive Tech: Humane Code Reviews

People Management

Agile Software Development Certificate

Agile Software Development: Creating an Agile Culture

People Management

Succeeding as a First-Time Tech Manager Certificate

Succeeding as a First-Time Tech Manager

People Management

Moving from Developer to Engineering Manager Certificate

Moving from Developer to Engineering Manager

People Management

Volunteer Work

Ambassador Nobel Peace Center, Oslo
04.2022 - 05.2023

Promoted the Nobel Peace Center's initiatives through community engagement, including organizing events and creating awareness about the importance of peacebuilding.

IT Manager UN-Students, Oslo
07.2017 - 01.2022

Volunteered as an IT Manager, focusing on creating digital resources and supporting global awareness campaigns. Led the website redesign, enhancing usability and accessibility.

Social Worker / Leader UNHCR and Intersos, Lebanon
11.2013 - 05.2015

Prioritized urgent cases for abused women and children, documented refugees needing financial aid, and managed refugee registration.

Languages

English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Arabic: Fluent

Interests

Cultural Exploration
Community Engagement
Continuous Learning
Research & Innovation
Mentorship
Agile Innovation