Juan Pérez is an AI research scientist specializing in generative video models, currently advancing monetization-focused generative AI at Meta after completing a PhD in Computer Vision at KAUST. With nine years of experience spanning industry and academia, he has a strong track record in adversarial robustness, image segmentation, and personalized animatable avatar stylization from prior research and internships at Meta and KAUST. He blends deep theoretical rigor—evidenced by a 3.84/4.0 PhD and top grades in biomedical engineering—with applied ML engineering experience, having led a production credit-scoring system for a major Colombian bank. Juan’s work sits at the intersection of creative media and robustness, making him adept at turning cutting-edge generative research into product-ready capabilities. Based in Thuwal, he brings a global perspective shaped by Colombian roots, Middle Eastern doctoral training, and UK affiliation.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, 3.84/4.0, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, 3.84/4.0 at KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
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