AI Developer, Founder, Community Builder, Loved by God

Creation > Consumption

Career & Experience Research & Publications Companies & Ventures Ministry & Community Writing & Ideas

About Me

Hello, I am Charles. I have varied interests among many fields. I believe technology in the hands of the good makes peoples' lives better. It can be tyrannical in the hands of bad actors. My work in AI isn't just about building smarter systems—it's about creating tools that genuinely improve lives.

From developing diagnostic tools during COVID-19 to creating safety systems for industrial workers, I've seen how thoughtful technology can make a real difference. But I've also learned that the most meaningful impact often happens when technology is used as a tool to better the community rather than the made master that rules.

I enjoy spending time building relationships with international students and exploring ideas through writing as I do training neural networks. I love to invest in the lives of kids to make wonderful citizens and leaders. Good technology serves people, but great technology builds communities.

Professional Experience

Machine Learning Developer
Seqtek
July 2021 - Present
Leading AI innovation in industrial applications. Developed anomalous sound detection systems for oil & gas equipment with 95%+ accuracy, enabling predictive maintenance that prevents costly failures. Created computer vision solutions for real-time safety monitoring, directly preventing workplace accidents.
Graduate Researcher
AI4Networks Research Center
2018 - 2020
Pioneered AI-powered health diagnostics during COVID-19. Worked on smartphone applications capable of detecting respiratory conditions through cough analysis, contributing to public health initiatives. Research has been cited 800+ times internationally.
Campus Planter and Volunteer
International Community Outreach
Aug 2020 - Present
Volunteered to establish International Student Ministry at NSU after being involved at ISM in Tulsa for a few years. ISM commmunity had in many ways changed the way I looked at life and gave me a rich cultural and faith experience. I'd like to do the same for many other international students across the globe.

Technical Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning Computer Vision Audio Processing Predictive Maintenance Model Optimization

Frameworks & Tools

PyTorch TensorFlow Keras AWS Docker

Development

Python Linux Git Edge Deployment System Integration

Design & Communication

Technical Writing Data Visualization Tableau Cross-cultural Communication

Research & Publications

Imran, Ali, Iryna Posokhova, Haneya N. Qureshi, Usama Masood, Muhammad Sajid Riaz, Kamran Ali, Charles N. John, MD Iftikhar Hussain, and Muhammad Nabeel. "AI4COVID-19: AI enabled preliminary diagnosis for COVID-19 from cough samples via an app." Informatics in medicine unlocked 20 (2020): 100378.
Bales, Charles, Muhammad Nabeel, Charles N. John, Usama Masood, Haneya N. Qureshi, Hasan Farooq, Iryna Posokhova, and Ali Imran. "Can machine learning be used to recognize and diagnose coughs?." In 2020 International Conference on e-Health and Bioengineering (EHB), pp. 1-4. IEEE, 2020.
John, Charles. "Practical cough detection in presence of background noise and preliminary differential diagnosis from cough sound using artificial intelligence." (2020).

Ministry & Community

Since I was a kid I had involved in ministry in some form. My devout Hindu grandfather came to know Christ when he was young through a miraculous healing in his body. All his devotion turned then to Lord Jesus and started following Him and gave his life to serve Him and people. Growing up with him, it became part of my life to help people and involved in ministry at some capacity. These days my work in ministry focuses on creating spaces where international students can find belonging and local communities can experience the richness of global perspectives.

International Student Ministry

Established and led ministry programs at Northeastern State University, creating pathways for international students to integrate into local communities. Facilitated connections between international students and local families, churches, and organizations, creating lasting relationships that enrich both newcomers and established community members.

Teach India

Companies & Ventures

LohTek Solutions

Comes from an old story where David steals the iron (LOH) technology (TEK) from Philistines to bring victory during his reign. We tame the iron of technology in this age that shapes the culture.

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Scientific Articles

Explore my full collection of peer-reviewed publications, conference papers, and research contributions on ResearchGate. My work spans AI-powered diagnostics, machine learning applications, and innovative solutions for real-world challenges.

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Writing & Ideas

I love writing about the things I have learned especially in understanding the Bible, experiences, leadership, tech and personal development. Topics range from AI ethics to cross-cultural ministry.

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Let's Connect

Whether you're interested in collaborating on AI/theology/culture research, discussing ministry opportunities, exploring ideas about technology and society, or just want to have a conversation about how we can use our work to make the world a little better.

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