Summary
Undergraduate pursuing a dual BS in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science at UC Denver. Self-directed machine-learning and quantitative research since December 2025. Hardware hands-on (CAD, mechatronics, custom dual-5090 workstation built from scratch) combined with software depth — LLM compression research under active patent filing, an autonomous agentic AI system, and a live-funded C# quantitative trading system. Full portfolio and case briefs at mounnar.vercel.app.
Research & Projects
Patent pending · method held privately · Python, PyTorch, CUDA, dual-GPU workstation
- Novel neural-network compression method that preserves downstream performance under substantial parameter reduction.
- Cross-family validation across multiple open-weight language models without per-model tuning.
- Rigorous evaluation methodology: held-out benchmarks, matched-parameter baselines, bootstrap confidence intervals, pinned reproduction guide.
- Method, specific metrics, and source held privately during active patent filing. Available for NDA-scope discussion.
Private · Python, C#, LangGraph, MCP, Docker
- Multi-layer cognitive architecture targeting genuine reasoning and long-horizon memory rather than single-shot LLM generation.
- Integrated with live data streams through multiple concurrent services for real-time context.
- Founded Sipsa Labs as parent company for AI and quantitative ventures.
C#, Python, NinjaTrader 8, Rithmic L2, XGBoost / LightGBM / CatBoost
- Automated multi-instrument futures trading system running NQ, ES, Gold, and ETH concurrently on a live Level-2 CME data feed.
- Walk-forward machine-learning pipeline with regime-conditional signals, calibrated position sizing, and conservative risk controls.
- Passed the TopStep $150K Express funded-account evaluation on live data. Specific signals, features, and risk logic held privately.
Custom HPC Workstation — Dual-GPU Liquid-Cooled Build
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D · 2× RTX 5090 (liquid cooled) · 128–256 GB DDR5
- Designed and assembled a dual-GPU workstation from scratch to run concurrent live trading, ML training, and agentic AI inference workloads. AVX-512-optimized, thermal-tuned.
Motorcycle Engineering Project
SolidWorks · MATLAB · FEA · Mechatronics
- Custom build applying materials science, torque/stress analysis, and mechatronics. Integrated mechanical and electronic subsystems.
Education
University of Colorado Denver
Expected May 2027B.S. Mechanical Engineering + B.S. Computer Science
Minor: Physics · GPA: 3.6
Previously pursued Aerospace Engineering.
Self-directed ML & Quantitative Research
Dec 2025 – PresentMarket microstructure, neural-network compression, agentic architectures. Produced compression research under active patent filing in five months.
Certifications
- OSHA 10 · General Industry2020 – Present
- U.S. Army MOS 91B · Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic2020 – 2021
Experience
Operations Associate
Denver International Airport
Airfield operations at a major international hub: FAA Part 139 inspections, wildlife monitoring, NOTAM issuance, snow-removal coordination across ATC, airline, and ground teams.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
UC Denver — Engineering Fundamentals & Engineering Design
Support 50+ undergraduate students per semester through labs, office hours, and design-project mentorship.
CAD Drafter
XDS Fire · Denver, CO
NFPA-compliant fire-suppression drawings for Fortune 500 and government clients using AutoCAD.
Engineering Intern
Geocal Inc. · Denver, CO
Environmental restoration fieldwork on the Little Blue Creek project under a licensed PE, in coordination with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Skills & Technologies
- Languages
- Python · C# · C · C++ · Java · SQL · TypeScript · JavaScript · PowerShell · Pine Script · MATLAB
- Engineering
- AutoCAD · SolidWorks · ANSYS · FEA · CFD · Mechatronics · Hardware Design
- ML / Quant
- PyTorch · scikit-learn · XGBoost · LightGBM · CatBoost · pandas · NumPy · statsmodels · walk-forward backtesting · Monte Carlo
- Trading
- NinjaTrader 8 · Rithmic L2 · TradingView webhooks · Level-2 order flow
- Web / Backend
- Next.js · React · React Native · FastAPI · Flask · WebSocket · Docker · Tailwind
- Data / Systems
- PostgreSQL · SQLite · Redis · Chroma · Linux / Windows admin · Git · CUDA · AVX-512 · HPC tuning · MCP servers