Since August 2023 | Sr. ML Scientist, Integrated Projects Integrated Projects Technology is at the forefront of built environment digitization. We specialize in Scan to BIM services, converting LiDAR laser scans of existing buildings into digital building information models (BIMs). We’re applying machine learning and advanced computer vision techniques to automate this process, significantly reducing costs and turnaround times. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES As an Applied Machine Learning Scientist and Team Lead, I am responsible for driving the automation of our Scan to BIM process. My role encompasses a wide range of activities, including: Leadership and Management: Leading a growing machine learning team. I oversee planning and execution of all machine learning-related tasks. Machine Learning Strategy: Developing and implementing a comprehensive machine learning roadmap to enhance our Scan to BIM capabilities. Our strategy includes 2D projection techniques, 3D segmentation, and advanced language-based scene reconstruction. Algorithm Development: Creating and optimizing neural networks to detect and classify building elements. Software Integration: Ensuring seamless integration of our machine learning outputs with commercial BIM software like Autodesk Revit. This includes translating neural network outputs into the parameters required to generate accurate BIM elements. Project Management: Overseeing incremental development and deployment of our Scan to BIM automation releases, ensuring continuous feedback and iterative improvements. Risk Mitigation: Identifying and addressing key risks such as data quality, interoperability challenges, and the maturity of emerging technologies to ensure project success. |
January 2019|May 2019 | Researcher, Avvir, Inc. Software for Construction Management Responsibilities: Developing computer vision services |
September 2013|December 2013 | Project Planner, Aecon Group Inc. Project: Darlington Nuclear Generation Station Retube and Feeder Refurbishment Responsibilities: Rewrote The Nuclear Waste Management Plan; outlining processes, coordinating and synthesizing documents and information Risk Management; project risk register update. Drafted a Conventional Waste Management Plan, which constituted a chapter in the Waste Logistics Plan |
January 2013|April 2013 | Engineer in Training, Aecon Group Inc. Project: Waneta Hydroelectric Dam Expansion Responsibilities: Designed concrete formwork under the supervision of an engineer. Consulted carpenter foremen on topics of process engineering. Solved complex geometry problems. Developed a progress tracking system for tunnel form fabrication. Planned and supervised carpenter shop activities. Controlled and monitored material inventory. Designed platforms nested within a tunnel for scaffolding and concrete pour access. Helped coordinate initial planning stage for powerhouse tunnel form installation. Created a tunnel transition coordination and planning animation in Google SketchUp. |
August 2011|December 2011~~~~~~~~~April 2012|August 2012 | Project Coordinator, Aecon Group Inc. Project: Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension, Sheppard West Station and Southern Tunnels Responsibilities: Performed design clash detection. By superimposing architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings in AutoCAD, I was able to scan for and identify interoperability issues. Clashes were resolved through the “request for information” and “request for quote” process. Supervised and coordinated construction site activity. Activities included: receiving concrete trucks, supervising concrete testing and ensuring concrete meets specifications, calculating in field balance quantities, supervising deep well dewatering system installation, supervising caisson wall construction and micropile testing, supervising utility relocation, and managing materials inventory. Calculated material quantities through take-off analysis; including concrete volumes, asphalt volumes and piping (sanitary, water, sewer) lengths. Communicated with suppliers on a daily basis. Placed orders, filled out purchase order paperwork. Created and updated a spreadsheet for tracking the approval status of rebar shop drawings. Cross referenced spreadsheet with construction schedule so that expedited approvals could be requested when needed. Conducted rebar quality control inspections. Performed daily environmental inspections. Monitored sediment discharge in sewers and supervised construction site cleanup. |
January 2011|April 2011 | Project Coordinator, McNally International Inc. Project: Emergency Coxwell Sewer Bypass Responsibilities: Progress tracking for tunneling operations and exit shaft excavation (150 ft shaft, slurry wall shoring; clam excavation). Daily & weekly reporting. Drafted end of project report. Developed a surveying schedule for tunnelling soil disturbance monitoring. Drafted “inspection and test plans” used when receiving concrete tunnel liner segments. Ensuring specifications are met. Performed daily turbidity tests on water discharged from tunnel. Helped site engineer animate the final tunnel tie-in operation using Google SketchUp. |
April 2010|August 2010 | Junior Estimator, Coco Paving Project: Various Responsibilities: Calculated asphalt quantities for commercial parking lots using take-off analysis. Communicated with sub-contractors, obtained job quotes used to create bid packages. Attended pre-construction meetings and tender openings. Created a new system to organize design drawings in the office. |
THOMAS CZERNIAWSKI 