Onur Barut

Hi there, I'm Onur Barut!

PhD, Lead ML Engineer @ Wizard, Ex‑Intel, Ex‑Aselsan

I specialize in advanced machine learning—with a focus on LLMs, multi‑modal models, and AI agents—for real‑world applications. In addition, I'm engaged as a part‑time faculty at Clark University, where I will develop and teach MSIT 3103:Generative AI Model Development course in Fall 2025.

About Me

I am a dedicated researcher and engineer with a passion for pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. My work spans variety of projects in advanced AI and practical implementations in industry.

With extensive experience from leading tech companies and now as a lead ML engineer at Wizard, I bridge cutting‑edge research with practical application.

Projects

While some of my work remains confidential, here are a few areas where I’m actively innovating:

Large Language Models & Multi‑Modal Systems: Leading private projects on LLMs and multi‑modal models for next‑generation AI applications.
AI Agents & Autonomous Systems: At Wizard, developing intelligent AI agents that revolutionize online shopping by providing personalized recommendations and streamlining the purchasing process.
Advanced Generative AI: Researching novel generative models with applications in creative AI and content synthesis.

For more details, please refer to my CV.

Publications

Multi‑task LSTM Model For Human Activity Recognition and Intensity Estimation using Wearable Sensor Data – Published in IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2020. (Top-Cited) [DOI]
R1DiT: Privacy-Preserving Malware Traffic Classification with Attention-Based Neural Networks – Published in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, October 2022. (R1DiT Paper) [DOI]
Malware Detection for Portable Executables Using a Multi-input Transformer-Based Approach – Presented at ICCNS 2024, February 2024. (Most Recent Publication) [DOI]

For a comprehensive list of my publications, please visit my Google Scholar profile.

Curriculum Vitae

For a comprehensive overview of my academic and professional achievements—including my work on advanced AI models—please download my latest CV.

Key Skills:
- Proficient in Python
- Expertise in Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Experience with TensorFlow and PyTorch frameworks
- Experience with LLMs, fine-tuning multi‑modal models, RAG and AI agent development
Education:
- Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell (Awarded 2022)
- M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Turkiye
- Minor in Aerospace Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Turkiye
- B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Turkiye
Professional Experience:
- Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Wizard Commerce
- AI Software Architect at Intel Corporation
- Research Assistant at University of Massachusetts Lowell
- System Design Engineer at Aselsan A.S.

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Hi there, I'm Onur Barut!

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