Ali Choopan
Software Engineer & AI Specialist
Tehran, Iran • LinkedIn • choopan [at] gmail [dot] com
Profile
I have a technical background in software engineering and AI—both from Sharif University and from years of hands-on work. I like building things: products, tools, and teams. Recently, I’ve been refocusing on AI and hands-on technical work, with a particular interest in building useful, responsible AI tools for everyday life and professional work.
Skills
- AI / ML: LLMs, Generative AI, Agents, LangChain, LangGraph, NLP, Deep Learning, ML, TensorFlow.
- Engineering: Python (advanced), Cloud concepts, Software architecture.
- Human / Org: Team building & hiring, L&D design, Organizational strategy, Design Thinking.
- Other: Writing, facilitation, strategic thinking, craft and making.
Experience
Independent Work | 2025 – Present
- LLM Tools: Built proof-of-concept tools including a smart library assistant, microlearning aids, and a bot for the Bale messaging platform.
- agaaj.club: Redesigned the site for a woodworking workshop (125+ sessions, 1000+ participants).
- Research: Deep-diving into AI ethics, philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and safety.
MCI-Next / MCI-Labs | Jun 2023 – Mar 2025
- AI Strategy: Contributed to strategic roadmaps for GenAI adoption inside Iran’s largest telecom.
- Head of Learning & Development: Built the L&D function from scratch and helped restructure engineering teams using Team Topologies.
Hamravesh | Apr 2016 – Jul 2023
- First Employee → HR Director & Board Member: Joined when the company was 3 people; contributed to building a strong engineering group as the company pivoted to cloud infrastructure.
- Swiss Army Knife: Progressed through Software Developer → Product → Biz Dev → HR Director → Board Member.
Android Developer | Bayan | 2014 – 2016
Web Developer (Intern) | Arsh | 2013
Education
- M.S. in Artificial Intelligence | Sharif University of Technology (2016–2019)
- B.S. in Software Engineering | Sharif University of Technology (2011–2016)
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