
Jose Maria Sosa Gomez
Teacher Assistant at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
Electrical Engineering at KAUST
Saudi Arabia
Hi, I'm Jose Maria Sosa Gomez!
Teacher Assistant at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
Engineering professional recognized for advancing radar-based, non-contact physiological monitoring and AI-driven healthcare technologies. More than seven years of experience in signal processing, machine learning, and biomedical engineering, with applications in diagnostics, rehabilitation, and wellness assessment. Proven research record through peer-reviewed publications, international conference presentations, and recognition at IEEE RadarConf’24. Highly skilled in Python, MATLAB, C++, TensorFlow/Keras, and advanced radar signal analysis for developing privacy-preserving and intelligent monitoring systems. Experienced in mentoring and technical training as a Teaching Assistant in machine learning and TinyML, fostering innovation and applied problem-solving.
Experience
KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Teacher Assistant
June 2024 - Present
Assisted in teaching graduate-level engineering and machine learning courses, mentoring students, leading workshops (e.g., TinyML), and supporting coursework to strengthen comprehension of advanced AI concepts.
Mentored groups of 10 to 30 students on complex technical topics, graded assignments, and led supplementary instruction sessions.
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
PhD Researcher
September 2023 - Present
Developing advanced radar signal processing and machine learning frameworks to capture and analyze physiological signals without physical sensors.
Designing intelligent monitoring systems for diagnostics, rehabilitation, and wellness assessment by integrating commercial radar technology with healthcare applications.
KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
PhD Researcher
September 2023 - Present
Leading doctoral research on AI-driven, radar-based physiological monitoring systems to enable non-contact, privacy-preserving healthcare solutions.
Developing advanced radar signal processing and machine learning frameworks to capture and analyze physiological signals without physical sensors.
Designing intelligent monitoring systems for diagnostics, rehabilitation, and wellness assessment by integrating commercial radar technology with healthcare applications.
PhD Researcher
September 2023 - Present
Leading doctoral research on AI-driven, radar-based physiological monitoring systems to enable non-contact, privacy-preserving healthcare solutions.
- Developing advanced radar signal processing and machine learning frameworks to capture and analyze physiological signals without physical sensors
IBM PERU
Intern
October 2017 - Present
Contributed to multiple IT infrastructure projects, supporting senior engineers with server management, data storage, and network monitoring.
Assisted in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, documenting solutions, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Gained hands-on experience with enterprise systems and developed foundational skills in system administration and data management.
Teacher Assistant
June 2024 - October 2025
Served as a teaching assistant for graduate-level engineering courses, providing academic support to students and instructors. Mentored groups of 10 to 30 students on complex technical topics, graded assignments, and led supplementary instruction sessions to reinforce core concepts and practical applications.
- Assisted in teaching graduate-level engineering and machine learning courses, mentoring students, leading workshops (e.g., TinyML), and supporting coursework to strengthen comprehension of advanced AI concepts.
KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Graduate Researcher
January 2022 - August 2023
Conducted applied research in radar signal processing and machine learning for healthcare applications, focusing on developing non-invasive systems to monitor and classify rehabilitation exercises.
Designed and implemented radar-based sensing frameworks to capture physiological and biomechanical signals during physical rehabilitation.
Graduate Researcher
January 2022 - August 2023
Conducted applied research in radar signal processing and machine learning for healthcare applications, focusing on developing non-invasive systems to monitor and classify rehabilitation exercises.
- Designed and implemented radar-based sensing frameworks to capture physiological and biomechanical signals during physical rehabilitation.
IBM Peru
Software Developer
June 2019 - December 2021
Designed and implemented web platforms and Android apps to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency.
Supported client projects through requirement gathering, prototyping, and performance optimization.
Applied agile methodologies to streamline development cycles and deliver solutions on time.
IBM PERU
Software Developer
June 2019 - December 2021
Developed, tested, and deployed custom websites and Android applications for major corporate clients, including Claro, Primax, and BCP.
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored digital solutions.
Supported client projects through requirement gathering, prototyping, and performance optimization.
Applied agile methodologies to streamline development cycles and deliver solutions on time.
Software Developer
March 2018 - December 2021
Spearheaded the design, development, and deployment of large-scale applications leveraging Python, Java, and JavaScript, resulting in an improvement in system performance and scalability. Led a cross-functional team of engineers and data analysts to integrate machine learning capabilities into business-critical systems. Conducted code reviews, mentored junior engineers, and enhanced team’s development practices through the introduction of containerization and CI/CD strategies using tools like Docker and Jenkins. Collaborated with stakeholders and product managers to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring product-market fit.
IBM PERU
Computer Engineer
March 2018 - June 2019
Managed critical IT infrastructure, focusing on enterprise server maintenance and corporate data management.
Ensured the reliability, performance, and security of server systems and oversaw data storage, backup, and recovery protocols.
Maintained high-availability server environments to support key business operations and client services.
Implemented and administered data management systems, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for enterprise applications.
IBM Peru
Computer Engineer
March 2018 - June 2019
Managed critical IT infrastructure, focusing on enterprise server maintenance and corporate data management. Was responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of server systems and overseeing data storage, backup, and recovery protocols.
- Maintained high-availability server environments to support key business operations and client services.
- Implemented and administered data management systems, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for enterprise applications.
IBM Peru
Intern
October 2017 - March 2018
Contributed to multiple IT infrastructure projects, supporting senior engineers with server management, data storage, and network monitoring. Assisted in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, documenting solutions, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Gained hands-on experience with enterprise systems and developed foundational skills in system administration and data management.
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Projects
Portable Electronic Equipment for the Diagnosis of Nutritional Deficiencies in Coffee Plantations
•https://servicio.indecopi.gob.pe/portalSAE/Expedientes/consultaOIN.jsp?pListar=&pNroExpediente=138&pAnioExpediente=2020&pCaptcha=1pttInventor
Describes a portable electronic device for the analysis of nutritional deficiencies in coffee leaves using digital image capture of coffee crops for the detection of nutritional deficiencies. It then provides an instantaneous result through image processing techniques; additionally, it allows for the storage of the obtained data in a separate database.
Languages
English
Spanish
Skills
Python Setup and Usage
Python Developer
Machine Learning
C++
MATLAB
Programming Scripts and Functions in Matlab
Google TensorFlow
Ubuntu Linux
Embedded Systems