Soroush Taheri - Data Scientist & ML Engineer Portfolio

A modern, professional portfolio website showcasing expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, and research achievements. Built with a focus on clean design, smooth animations, and comprehensive professional presentation.

🚀 Live Demo

Visit the live portfolio: https://soroush-thr.github.io

📋 Features

• Professional Design: Modern, clean interface with sophisticated color scheme and typography
• Responsive Layout: Fully optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
• Interactive Elements: Smooth scroll animations, publication filtering, and dynamic navigation
• Comprehensive Showcase: Research publications, professional experience, and technical achievements
• Performance Optimized: Fast loading with optimized animations and efficient code
• Accessibility: Keyboard navigation, semantic HTML, and screen reader friendly
• Contact Integration: Direct links to professional profiles and contact information

🛠️ Technologies Used

• HTML5: Semantic markup with proper accessibility features
• CSS3: Advanced styling with CSS Grid, Flexbox, custom properties, and smooth animations
• JavaScript (ES6+): Interactive functionality, scroll effects, and form handling
• Font Awesome 6.0: Professional icon library
• Google Fonts: Inter font family for modern, readable typography
• GitHub Pages: Free hosting and automatic deployment

📁 Project Structure

portfolio/
├── index.html          # Main HTML file with complete portfolio structure
├── styles.css          # Comprehensive CSS with modern design system
├── script.js           # JavaScript functionality and interactions
├── README.md           # Project documentation
└── images/             # Portfolio images and assets
    └── personal.jpg    # Professional profile photo

🎯 Portfolio Sections

1. Hero Section: Professional introduction with key statistics and expertise tags
2. About Me: Personal summary and professional highlights
3. Publications: Research papers with filtering (Journal Articles, Conference Papers)
4. Professional Experience: Timeline of industry and research positions
5. Key Achievements: Quantified impact and technical accomplishments
6. Education: Academic background with relevant coursework
7. Certifications: Professional certifications and credentials
8. Contact: Professional contact information and social links

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• A modern web browser
• GitHub account (for hosting)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/soroush-thr/soroush-thr.github.io.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd soroush-thr.github.io

3. Open index.html in your web browser or serve locally:

   # Using Python
   python -m http.server 8000
   
   # Using Node.js
   npx serve .
   
   # Using PHP
   php -S localhost:8000

🌐 GitHub Pages Deployment

This portfolio is automatically deployed using GitHub Pages:

1. Repository name must be username.github.io (where username is your GitHub username)
2. Push your code to the main branch
3. Go to repository Settings > Pages
4. Select "Deploy from a branch" and choose main
5. Your site will be available at https://username.github.io

📱 Responsive Design

The portfolio is fully responsive and optimized for:

• Desktop: 1200px+ (Full layout with side-by-side content)
• Tablet: 768px - 1199px (Adjusted grid layouts and spacing)
• Mobile: 320px - 767px (Single column layout with optimized navigation)

🎨 Design System

Color Palette

:root {
    --primary-color: #000080;      /* Navy Blue */
    --secondary-color: #4169E1;    /* Royal Blue */
    --accent-color: #1E90FF;       /* Dodger Blue */
    --text-primary: #2c3e50;       /* Dark Gray */
    --text-secondary: #7f8c8d;     /* Medium Gray */
    --background-primary: #ffffff;  /* White */
    --background-secondary: #f8f9fa; /* Light Gray */
}

Typography

• Primary Font: Inter (Google Fonts)
• Font Weights: 300, 400, 500, 600, 700
• Responsive Sizing: Fluid typography with clamp() functions

Components

• Cards: Rounded corners with subtle shadows and hover effects
• Buttons: Gradient backgrounds with smooth transitions
• Navigation: Fixed header with backdrop blur and smooth scrolling
• Timeline: Visual timeline with animated markers and content cards

🎨 Customization

Personal Information

• Update content in index.html sections
• Modify professional experience and achievements
• Add or remove publications and certifications
• Update contact information and social links

Visual Styling

• Modify CSS custom properties in styles.css
• Adjust color scheme and typography
• Customize animations and transitions
• Update spacing and layout parameters

Functionality

• Enhance JavaScript interactions in script.js
• Add new features like dark mode or additional filters
• Implement contact form with EmailJS integration
• Add analytics tracking

📊 Performance Features

• Optimized Loading: Minimal JavaScript and efficient CSS
• Smooth Animations: Hardware-accelerated CSS transitions
• Lazy Loading: Images load as needed for better performance
• Mobile-First: Responsive design with mobile optimization
• Accessibility: Semantic HTML and keyboard navigation support

🔧 Browser Support

• Chrome: 90+ (Full support)
• Firefox: 88+ (Full support)
• Safari: 14+ (Full support)
• Edge: 90+ (Full support)
• Mobile Browsers: iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile, Samsung Internet

📊 Key Features & Achievements

Professional Highlights

• 7+ Years Experience in Data Science and Machine Learning
• 4 Peer-Reviewed Publications in high-impact journals including Scientometrics
• 25% RMSE Improvement in predictive analytics models
• 7% Cost Reduction achieved through energy forecasting systems
• 99.8% System Uptime for production ML pipelines
• 18% Accuracy Boost in NLP topic relationship detection

Technical Expertise

• Machine Learning: Deep Learning, Neural Networks, LSTM, BERT
• Computer Vision: CNNs, Transfer Learning, 3D Image Analysis
• NLP: BERT-based embeddings, Topic Modeling, Sentiment Analysis
• Data Science: Predictive Analytics, Time Series, Statistical Modeling
• Cloud & MLOps: AWS, Scalable Pipelines, Production Deployment
• Programming: Python, R, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

📞 Contact

Soroush Taheri Data Scientist & ML Engineer

• Email: soroush.thr@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/soroush-thr
• GitHub: github.com/soroush-thr
• Google Scholar: View Profile
• ORCID: 0000-0002-5885-3036
• ResearchGate: Profile

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Design Inspiration: Modern portfolio templates and professional web design trends
• Icons: Font Awesome 6.0 for comprehensive icon library
• Typography: Google Fonts (Inter) for modern, readable typography
• Hosting: GitHub Pages for reliable, free hosting
• Responsive Design: Modern CSS Grid and Flexbox techniques
• Performance: Optimized animations and efficient code practices

🔄 Recent Updates

• ✅ Professional Design System: Implemented comprehensive CSS variables and modern styling
• ✅ Enhanced Responsiveness: Optimized for all device sizes with mobile-first approach
• ✅ Interactive Features: Added smooth animations, scroll effects, and dynamic navigation
• ✅ Content Organization: Structured sections for publications, experience, and achievements
• ✅ Performance Optimization: Fast loading with efficient code and optimized assets

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Built with ❤️ by Soroush Taheri Last Updated: September 2025