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Abby Stevenson

Passionate about building ethical, interpretable AI to support healthcare and conservation.

About Me

Abby Stevenson

Computer Science with AI Graduate

I'll be graduating from Heriot-Watt University with a degree in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence next month. I'm passionate about using AI to support healthcare and environmental conservation, with a focus on ethical and interpretable machine learning.

My strengths lie in developing robust AI models for image classification, working with real-world datasets, and applying explainable AI techniques, such as Grad-CAM, to support transparency and trust. I enjoy combining technical depth with meaningful impact, whether it's analysing medical imaging data, building tools that support biodiversity monitoring, or applying statistical learning in interdisciplinary contexts.

I also have experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, cross-validation techniques, model evaluation, and developing end-to-end research pipelines in Python.

I'm currently applying for a Master's in Artificial Intelligence for 2025–26, with the long-term goal of progressing into a PhD. Right now, I'm open to full-time or part-time work over the summer, and part-time roles alongside my studies next year if my application is successful. I'm especially interested in roles related to ethical AI, research, or applied machine learning that align with my values and interests.

Education

BSc Computer Science w/ Artificial Intelligence 2021-2025
Heriot-Watt University
HNC Computing 2017-2018
Edinburgh College

Projects

Abby at Dissertation poster day

Deep Learning-Based Characterisation of TDP-43 Protein Aggregation in ALS

My final year dissertation. A deep learning pipeline using DenseNet121, ECSA and Self-Attention to classify protein aggregates associated with ALS (a neurodegenerative disease). Evaluated with Grad-CAM and XAI metrics for interpretability and cross-class analysis.

Python TensorFlow Explainable AI Model Evaluation Scientific Writing Completed
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Bird ID System with EfficientNetB7 & Raspberry Pi

A deep learning classification system for identifying garden birds from camera footage. Built using EfficientNetB7 with transfer learning and TensorFlow, and trained on a dataset augmented with flipping, rotation, brightness and contrast adjustments. Deployed on a Raspberry Pi.

Python TensorFlow Model Evaluation Data Analysis Data Pre-Processing In Progress
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Abby after delivering a lesson

Athena SWAN Bursary Project

Created lessons aimed at Second-Year high school pupils about AI & Data Science. Successfully delivered the first lesson at Falkirk High School.

AI & Machine Learning Public Speaking & Presenting Lesson Design Completed
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Portfolio Website

A responsive personal portfolio built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to showcase my background, projects, and skills. It features scroll animations, contact form integration, and a clean layout optimised for both desktop and mobile.

HTML CSS JavaScript AWS (S3, CloudFront) GitHub & GitHub Actions Cloudflare In Progress
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Skills & Expertise

AI & Machine Learning

  • TensorFlow & Keras
  • Explainable AI
  • Model Evaluation & Metrics
  • Transfer Learning
  • Attention Mechanisms
  • Neural Network Design

Data & Research

  • Data Analysis (Pandas, NumPy)
  • Statistical Modelling
  • Data Visualisation (Matplotlib, Seaborn, D3.js)
  • Data Pre-Processing
  • Cross-Validation
  • Scientific Writing & Literature Reviews

Programming & Tools

  • Python & Java
  • HTML, CSS & JavaScript
  • Git, GitHub & GitHub Actions
  • LaTeX
  • AWS (S3, CloudFront)
  • Cloudflare
  • VS Code, Google Colab & Jupyter Notebooks

Professional & Personal

  • Team Collaboration
  • Project Coordination & Leadership
  • Public Speaking & Presenting
  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management
  • Creative Problem Solving

Technical Proficiencies

Python 90%
TensorFlow & Keras 85%
Explainable AI (Grad-CAM) 80%
Model Evaluation & Metrics 80%
Data Analysis (Pandas, NumPy) 85%
Scientific Writing & Literature Reviews 90%
LaTeX 75%
Git 80%

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Contact Information

Feel free to reach out to me to ask about my projects, collaboration opportunities, job inquiries, or anything else!