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Artashes H.

Gyumri, Armenia

$45/hr
4.8
133 jobs

I am a full-stack Python, C++ AI/ML/ Computer vision / 3d reconstruction developer ✅ Top Rated PLUS Upwork Freelancer ✅ 15000+ hours worked ✅ 120+ Jobs Completed ✅ $300k+ earned Computer Vision and Machine learning - Computer Vision | Machine learning OpenCV,PCL,ROS,Detectron,YOLO, VTK, Intel Realsense, Zed camera, Zivid camera, NLP, Transformers - Computer Vision, Image Processing, OpenCV, OpenGL, MKL, ITK, VTK - Deep Learning, caffe, Tensor flow, Pytorch - YOLO, DETECTRON -Desktop application development using C++/Qt, Python -3d reconstruction, NLP using Matlab,R, Python, OpenCV, OpenGL,CUDA,OpenCL, MKL, ITK, VTK,PCL,ROS,R, Transformers. -Machine and Deep Learning using SVM, KNN, Neural Networks(TensorFlow, Yolo, Detection, Pytorch). -GUI development, sockets. -Stereo Vision and 3d reconstruction. SLAM and SFM algorithms implementation and improvement. -Video/Audio streaming over network using LIBVLC, FFMPEG, GSTREAMER. -Natural language processing using BERT, BART. -Development of technically complex projects and scientific articles. -Generic programming, OOP. -Complex algorithms & data structures.

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Yuldashev M.

Incheon, South Korea

$20/hr
5.0
55 jobs

33+ Successful Projects • 100% Job Success Top Rated 🎯 Computer Vision — YOLOv8/11, Faster R-CNN, U-Net, DeepLabV3+ 📍 Multi-Object Tracking — SORT, DeepSORT, ByteTrack 💬 LLM Applications — RAG, LangChain, Hugging Face, LoRA/QLoRA ⚡ Real-Time AI Deployment — OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow 📈 Scalable Search — FAISS, vector DBs for face & document retrieval 🤖 LLM-Powered Telegram Bots — intelligent assistants & automation Why Work With Me 🟢 25+ successful projects with 100% Job Success (Top Rated) 🟢 Up to 90% automation through AI & workflow optimization 🟢 Scalable, production-grade systems (millions of records, real-time pipelines) 🟢 True end-to-end delivery — strategy → data → model → deployment 🟢 On-time delivery with measurable business impact 🟢 Clear, reliable communication throughout the project 📩 Message me for a free consultation — I’ll help you outline the best technical approach for your project.

  • Machine Learning
  • OpenCV
  • Deep Learning
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
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Talha S.

Lahore, Pakistan

$40/hr
5.0
45 jobs

I help researchers, startups, and businesses turn AI ideas into working MVPs and scalable products through machine learning development, AI model integration, AI/Backend Engineer, Workflow Automations and research-backed implementation & writing support. 🏆 Top Rated | 100% Job Success | about $10K+ Earned | 40+ Completed Upwork Jobs Whether you need to validate an AI idea, integrate an existing model, reproduce research code, or improve an ML pipeline, I can help move your project from concept to a reliable implementation. 🏆 MVPs to Scalable Products | AI Research & Development | Research Support-Asistance 🧠 Deep Learning | Machine Learning | ML Model Training & Fine-Tuning | APIs | LLMs 🌟 2D/3D Vision | Sensors and Medical Data | GitHub & Hugging Face Code Reproduction 🧠 Classification, Regression, Time Series, Forecasting, Detection & Recognition WHAT I CAN HELP YOU BUILD: ✅ AI & Machine Learning MVPs, SaaS, Startup Predictive models, prototypes, backend APIs, AI model integration, and deployment-ready workflows. ✅ Deep Learning & Computer Vision Solutions Image classification, object detection, segmentation, anomaly detection, medical imaging, and 2D/3D vision pipelines. ✅ LLM, RAG & AI Integration OpenAI API integration, LangChain workflows, ChromaDB knowledge bases, retrieval pipelines, and AI-powered applications. ✅ Model Training & Fine-Tuning Data preparation, training pipelines, experimentation, evaluation, optimization, and reproducible implementation. ✅ Research Support & Code Reproduction Research-paper implementation, GitHub and Hugging Face code reproduction, benchmarking, ablation studies, experiment support, and technical reporting. ✅ Medical & Scientific Data Solutions Research-focused machine learning workflows for structured, image, and multimodal datasets. ✅ Time-Series & Sensor Data Solutions Forecasting, anomaly detection, signal processing, predictive modelling, and machine learning workflows for sensor, IoT, and sequential datasets. CORE TOOLS: Python | PyTorch | TensorFlow/Keras | Scikit-learn | OpenCV | Vercel AI | Github | Hugging Face | Flask | FastAPI | OpenAI API | Claude Code | LangChain | ChromaDB | Next.js | SQL | Docker | R/Rstudio | Matlab PyTorch | TensorFlow | Deep Learning | Neural Networks | Machine Learning | Machine Learning Model | Large Language Model | RAG | AI Model Development | AI Model Integration | Data Engineering | biostatistics | Statistical Analysis | Data Engineering | Image processing | Signal Processing WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ✓ Clear communication and realistic scoping ✓ Clean, reproducible code and documentation ✓ Research-backed implementation decisions ✓ Flexible collaboration across USA, Europe, UK, and Australia time zones I also support Python/R Data Science Data Analysis, NLP, LLMs, OpenAI API, RAG chatbots, Clinical Data, Data Engineering, scraping tasks projects and build ETL pipelines as well as setup databases. Share your idea, dataset, existing codebase, or research paper, and I will help define the most practical path from prototype to implementation.

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  • PyTorch
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  • Machine Learning Model
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  • Academic Research
  • Deep Learning Modeling
  • Computer Vision
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Shahzeb A.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

$30/hr
5.0
45 jobs

Do you have an AI vision that needs to become a real, working product? I don't just build models; I engineer complete, scalable solutions that turn data into actionable insights and automation. For over five years, I've specialized in bridging the gap between cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and robust software that delivers real-world value. My core expertise lies in computer vision and machine learning, but my skill set is full-stack. This means I can own your project from the initial data pipeline, through model training and optimization, all the way to deploying a polished desktop application or a secure enterprise API. I thrive on building tools that work seamlessly for end-users, whether it's a retail manager, a traffic controller, or a sports coach. My strongest suit is developing intelligent systems that "see" and understand the world. I've built a retail analytics platform (CrowdIQ) that transforms standard CCTV into a source of business intelligence, tracking customer demographics and behavior. In the sports domain, I created PadelIQ, an analytics engine that uses computer vision to track player movement, posture, and court coverage from match footage, providing real-time coaching feedback. For public safety, I developed a traffic management system (OmniRoad AI) using advanced object detection for real-time accident and congestion monitoring. Beyond computer vision, I architect full-scale data science pipelines. A prime example is my telecom churn prediction project, where I built a machine learning model to identify at-risk customers and paired it with an interactive Power BI dashboard. This end-to-end approach—from data analysis to a clear visualization of insights—ensures the model's findings directly inform business strategy and retention actions. I also develop the tools and infrastructure that power AI applications. I've built secure, enterprise-grade systems like DevelmoGPT, a RAG-based LLM that allows for secure, semantic search over private company documents. From creating simple utilities like PDF-to-audio converters to designing complex role-based access systems, I ensure the foundation of any AI solution is reliable, secure, and maintainable. My process is collaborative and results-driven. I start by deeply understanding your business problem, not just the technical requirement. We'll then iterate through prototyping, development, and testing to ensure the final product not only meets specs but also delivers tangible ROI. I communicate clearly at every stage, providing demos and documentation so you're never in the dark. Let's connect. Share your project idea or challenge, and I'll provide a clear outline of how we can leverage AI, machine learning, or computer vision to build your intelligent solution. Click the invite button to start the conversation. /// The following is just for SEO. You can ignore it /// #computer vision #computer vision engineer #computer vision OpenCV #machine learning computer vision #deep learning computer vision #computer vision machine learning #machine learning python #nlp machine learning

  • Computer Vision
  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Object Detection & Tracking
  • Data Analysis
  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch
  • AI Development
  • Deep Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Python
  • Neural Network
  • Data Science
  • Data Analytics
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation
Hoa N.

Cam Ranh, Vietnam

$30/hr
5.0
54 jobs

If your model isn’t performing well, the problem is often the data — I help fix that. I specialize in data-centric computer vision systems: improving detection accuracy, reducing false positives, refining datasets, and deploying stable real-time AI pipelines on edge and mobile devices. I build end-to-end computer vision workflows from dataset preparation and model training to real-time Android deployment. What I help with: ✓ Reducing false positives and missed detections ✓ Dataset QA, cleaning, validation, and deduplication ✓ Improving label consistency across large-scale datasets ✓ Building feedback loops between model predictions and dataset correction ✓ Embedding-based similarity and clustering for duplicate detection ✓ Segmentation mask processing and structured object extraction ✓ Real-time object detection and tracking systems ✓ Improving tracking stability and frame-to-frame consistency ✓ Edge/mobile AI inference optimization ✓ Real-time Android deployment workflows Real-world experience: ✓ Built and deployed computer vision systems for fitness applications ✓ End-to-end pipeline development: dataset preparation → training → inference → Android deployment ✓ Real-time on-device inference pipelines ✓ Barbell tracking and repetition counting ✓ Skeleton-based motion analysis ✓ Equipment classification and tracking consistency ✓ Turning raw detections into stable, usable systems Technical stack: ✓ YOLO (training, fine-tuning, evaluation) ✓ OpenCV, PyTorch, Ultralytics YOLO, SAM ✓ TensorFlow Lite (TFLite) and ONNX deployment workflows ✓ Android Studio, CameraX ✓ CVAT, Label Studio, Roboflow, Labelbox, Supervisely ✓ QGIS, GeoTIFF, GeoJSON, MultiPolygon

  • Data Scraping
  • Computer Vision
  • Data Annotation
  • Data Segmentation
  • Machine Learning Model
  • Online Research
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Video Annotation
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Image Processing
  • Data Entry
  • Data Labeling
Jumabek A.

Incheon, South Korea

$60/hr
5.0
68 jobs

I build production AI models and agent systems that survive real data — real-time video analytics, source-cited RAG, and LLM agents. PhD in AI, Expert-Vetted, 44 projects delivered. 👨‍💻 Founder & CEO, HumbleBeeAI 🥇 AI Professor, Gachon University 🏆 PhD in Artificial Intelligence | 12+ years of experience Short Overview (for a busy client) I am an AI Engineer, Machine Learning Specialist, and Full‑Stack Developer with 12+ years of experience delivering production-grade AI systems, LLM solutions, intelligent chatbots, and computer vision applications for startups and enterprises worldwide. I have helped more than 70 companies across the US, Europe, and the Middle East launch scalable AI products and generate over $5M in additional value through automation, predictive systems, and generative AI–driven features. As Founder & CEO of HumbleBeeAI and AI Professor at Gachon University, I combine deep research expertise with hands-on product delivery, focusing on solutions that are robust, explainable, and directly tied to business KPIs. If you need someone who can design, build, fine‑tune, and deploy real AI systems—not just prototypes or demos—I can own the full lifecycle from idea to production. LLMs, Generative AI & Chatbots LLM fine‑tuning and custom model training (LLaMA, LLaMA‑2, BLOOM, OPT) Prompt engineering and workflow optimization for reliability and cost-efficiency RAG systems using LangChain, FAISS, ChromaDB for private / enterprise search AI chatbot development and multi‑step automation agents API‑based AI integrations for web and mobile products Common use cases: AI assistants, document intelligence, knowledge‑base bots, SaaS AI features, internal productivity tools, and automated business workflows. Computer Vision Expertise Object detection and tracking (YOLO, OpenCV, custom deep learning models) OCR and document-processing pipelines Face recognition and biometric identification systems Image segmentation, classification, and visual analytics Video intelligence pipelines for real-time monitoring and alerts AR/VR vision‑based applications Ideal for: industrial monitoring, security and surveillance, retail analytics, document automation, and smart cameras. Machine Learning & AI Engineering Predictive modeling and forecasting (churn, demand, risk, pricing) NLP systems and text analytics Time‑series modeling and anomaly detection Reinforcement learning for decision-making and control Data pipelines and MLOps, CI/CD for ML AI automation tools and agentic workflows AI‑powered dashboards and insight products I prioritize clean data pipelines, reproducible experiments, and scalable deployment from day one. Full‑Stack & AI Product Development Frontend: React, Angular, Flutter, Streamlit, Tailwind, Figma Backend: Node.js, Django, Flask, .NET, REST APIs Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firebase, SQL Server Cloud & DevOps: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Nginx, Heroku I can deliver end‑to‑end AI products—from MVP to production at enterprise scale—without heavy dependency on additional engineering teams.

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  • Machine Learning
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  • OpenAI API
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  • LangChain
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  • Business Process Automation

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What does a Facial Recognition specialist do?

A facial recognition specialist builds and validates systems that detect, identify, and verify human faces in images or video streams. This role combines technical implementation of detection algorithms with strict adherence to privacy standards and performance metrics. You configure application programming interfaces to process visual data and measure accuracy against established benchmarks. The work requires balancing system precision with ethical guidelines for passive live monitoring.

  • Configure face detection and matching workflows using vendor tools such as Microsoft Azure AI Services Face REST API or IBM Watson Visual Recognition. You ingest images or video frames to obtain face rectangles and manage person groups for similarity searches. This setup enables specific operations like find-similar, identify, and verify functions within the target application.
  • Design system implementations that follow privacy-by-design principles and OSAC Technical Guidance Document 0008 for passive live facial recognition. You define how the software handles biometric data to protect user identity while maintaining functional utility. This approach ensures the architecture complies with emerging regulatory frameworks and ethical standards for biometric surveillance.
  • Evaluate system accuracy by measuring key performance metrics through programs like NIST Face Recognition Technology Evaluation. You execute matching queries and group candidate faces to test identification reliability under various conditions. The resulting data informs deployment decisions and highlights areas where the model requires retraining or adjustment.

How to hire a Facial Recognition specialist on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your specific face detection and matching requirements clearly to attract qualified candidates. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description from a few sentences about your needs. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post to start your search.

  • Specify whether you need identification, verification, or find-similar workflows using tools like Microsoft Azure AI Services Face REST API or IBM Watson Visual Recognition.
  • List required experience with NIST Face Recognition Technology Evaluation programs for benchmarking one-to-one verification accuracy.
  • Clarify if the role involves passive live facial recognition implementation aligned with OSAC Technical Guidance Document 0008 privacy-by-design standards.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for portfolios that demonstrate measurable accuracy in real-time systems and adherence to privacy guidelines. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to help you assess technical fit quickly.

  • Check for documented evaluation plans that measure key performance metrics for live facial recognition systems.
  • Verify experience managing faceIds, personGroups, or largePersonGroups to support complex similarity searches and identification tasks.
  • Review past projects where the freelancer configured face detection workflows to obtain face rectangles and related outputs from video frames.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss technical approaches to system integration and performance validation during your conversations. Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork Messages to receive an immediate transcript and summary after each session.

  • Ask how they validate system behavior when integrating facial recognition capabilities via vendor APIs into existing applications.
  • Request examples of how they grouped candidate faces by similarity and executed matching queries in previous projects.
  • Inquire about their method for producing evaluation results and recommendations that support deployment decisions.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for configuring workflow components and measuring system accuracy before starting. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define deliverables such as configured face recognition workflow components for detection, identification, and verification use cases.
  • Establish a design approach that aligns with privacy-by-design principles and specific system guidelines for passive live recognition.
  • Set targets for measured key performance metrics to ensure the live or real-time system meets your accuracy requirements.

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How much does hiring a Facial Recognition specialist cost?

$500-$1,500 per project is a typical range for focused Facial Recognition specialist work. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Face detection workflow setup

$500-$1,200/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Configured face detection parameters for image ingestion
  • Generated face rectangles and related metadata
  • Verified detection accuracy on sample datasets

Identity verification integration

$1,200-$2,500/project

Mid-level
  • Integrated vendor APIs for verify operations
  • Created personGroups for identification queries
  • Documented verification success rates

Similarity search implementation

$2,500-$4,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Built query logic for candidate face grouping
  • Structured largePersonGroups for scale
  • Measured response times and match precision

Privacy-by-design system architecture

$4,500-$7,000/project

Senior-level
  • Designed workflow aligned with OSAC guidance
  • Defined privacy controls for live recognition
  • Submitted design specs for review

Real-time accuracy evaluation

$7,000-$12,000/project

Expert-level
  • Executed FRTE programs for 1:1 verification
  • Calculated key performance metrics for live systems
  • Compiled evaluation results for production rollout

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a Facial Recognition specialist worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring a Facial Recognition specialist is worthwhile. These experts configure detection and matching workflows that generic developers may struggle to optimize for accuracy. They also apply privacy-by-design principles to help your system comply with emerging technical guidance.

How do I evaluate Facial Recognition specialist candidates?

Review their experience with specific face detection APIs and performance measurement frameworks. A strong candidate will describe how they used NIST FRTE benchmarks to validate 1:1 verification accuracy before deployment.

What tools do Facial Recognition specialists use?

Specialists often configure Microsoft Azure AI Services Face REST API operations for detection and identification tasks. They may also use IBM Watson Visual Recognition or NIST evaluation programs to benchmark system performance.

What deliverables should I expect from a Facial Recognition specialist?

You should receive configured workflow components for face detection, identification, and verification. The specialist will also submit measured performance metrics and recommendations to support your deployment decisions.