Abdullah Alali

Abdullah Alali

Ph.D. Data Scientist

CNTXT

Biography

I am a Ph.D. Data Scientist skilled in developing cutting-edge machine learning models to solve technical challenges. Currently, I work at CNTXT as a Data Scientist, where I lead the development of AI capabilities with a focus on Generative AI for the InSafe product. My responsibilities include architecting advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and developing AI agents using frameworks such as Langchain, Llamaindex, and CrewAI.

I received my Ph.D. in Earth Science and Engineering (Machine Learning Track) from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in 2023, where my dissertation focused on “Advances of deep learning in geophysical challenges: 4D seismic processing and salt inversion” under the supervision of Tariq Alkhalifah. I have experience applying complex AI/ML models, including CNNs and temporal networks, to challenging data analysis problems, particularly in subsurface imaging and monitoring.

My professional experience includes roles at SLB as a Research Engineer and at Saudi Aramco as a Machine Learning Engineer, where I developed ML models for geophysical applications. I have also served as a Teaching Assistant at KAUST, enhancing student understanding of complex graduate-level geophysics concepts.

I am passionate about leveraging deep learning expertise in data science, with a particular interest in Generative AI applications and AI agent development for industrial applications.

Interests
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Generative AI
  • AI Agents
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • MLOps/LLMOps
  • Subsurface Imaging
Education
  • PhD in Earth Science and Engineering (Machine Learning Track), 2023

    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

  • M.S in Earth Science and Engineering, 2018

    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

  • BSc in Geophysics, 2016

    King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

News

2024

[2024-8-18] Started a datascience role at CNTXT.

2023

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[2023-11-08] Ph.D dissertation defense.
[2023-06-08] Attending and presenting in EAGE annual meeting
[2023-02-20] Attending and presenting in MEOS-GEO
[2023-01-20] Created this website

Recent Publications

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(2022). Integrating U-net with full-waveform inversion for an efficient salt body construction. In Second International Meeting for Applied Geoscience & Energy.

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(2022). Time-lapse data matching using a recurrent neural network approach. Geophysics.

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(2022). Learning to Unflood the Salt in Full-Waveform Inversion, Application on Vintage GOM Data. In 83rd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition.

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(2022). Deep learning unflooding for robust subsalt waveform inversion. Geophysical prospecting.

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(2021). Seismic velocity modeling in the digital transformation era: a review of the role of machine learning. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology.

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Experience

 
 
 
 
 
CNTXT
Data Scientist
Aug 2023 – Present Saudi Arabia
  • Lead the development of AI capabilities, focusing on Generative AI, for CNTXT’s InSafe product
  • Architect and implement advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
  • Develop and deploy AI agents utilizing frameworks such as Langchain, Llamaindex, CrewAI, Letta, and n8n automation workflows
 
 
 
 
 
Deepwave
Researcher
Dec 2022 – Present Saudi Arabia
Solving geophyisical problems using deep learning in collaboration with industry partners
 
 
 
 
 
Slb
Research Scientist
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 Saudi Arabia
Enhancing Dielectric inversion in extreme condition.
 
 
 
 
 
Saudi Aramco
Machine learning geophysicist
Jun 2021 – Aug 2021 Saudi Arabia
Developing a machine learning models to invert rock properties, specifically acoustic impedance, Vp/Vs and density from field seismic data.
 
 
 
 
 
KAUST
Teaching Assistant
Jan 2022 – May 2022 Saudi Arabia
Assist in teaching the full-waveform inversion course.
 
 
 
 
 
KAUST
Teaching Assistant
Aug 2020 – Dec 2020 Saudi Arabia
Assist in teaching the seismic imaging course.

Accomplish­ments

The best in show award in the 83rd EAGE annual meeting explainable AI hackathon
  • Designed AI interpretable models for geoscience problems.
  • A youtube interview is available here.
  • The github repository containing the work: click here.
The dean’s award in the Earth science program at KAUST
The dean’s award in the Earth science program at KAUST is given to the outstanding PhD candidates.
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Fundamentals of deep learning for multi-GPUs
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KAUST GPU hackathon for accelerating scientific application
The 1st place award in KAUST GPU hackathon for accelerating scientific application
Fundamentals of deep learning for computer vision
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