Saksonita KHOEURN, Ph.D.
Senior Data Scientist | Ph.D. in Engineering | Startup Specialist
saksonita@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/saksonita | orcid.org/0000-0002-8655-5896
About Me
Senior Data Scientist with a Ph.D. in Engineering, specializing in machine learning, predictive analytics, and startup development. Passionate about bridging research and real-world business solutions across diverse industries.
Research Focus
Applied advanced machine learning (Deep Learning, Time Series, XAI) for predictive maintenance, sales forecasting, and recommender systems in semiconductor, medical, and agriculture sectors.
Entrepreneurial Drive
Led and mentored startups, coordinated accelerator programs, and delivered capacity-building initiatives at Techo Startup Center, Cambodia.
Technical Expertise
Developed and deployed AI models, explainable AI, and data-driven solutions for industry and research at Big Datalabs.
Knowledge Sharing
Former university lecturer and IT instructor, experienced in teaching web development, SQL, and IT fundamentals.
"Creating solutions that bridge cutting-edge research with practical business applications."
Work Experience
Senior Data Scientist
Big Datalabs | 2024-07–Present
- Applied advanced machine learning techniques (Deep Learning, Time Series, Graph Neural Networks) for predictive maintenance, sales forecasts, and recommender systems.
- Led explainable AI (XAI) initiatives to uncover root causes in semiconductor defects, seafood import rejections, and chip production faults.
- Directed AI projects from concept to deployment, assigned tasks, and delivered client insights across medical, smart factory, and agriculture sectors.
Startup Development Specialist
Techo Startup Center, Cambodia | 2019-01–2021-07
- Coordinated national accelerator programs and produced official program guidelines.
- Mentored early-stage startups in business model development and matched them with mentors.
- Conducted market research, organized workshops, and delivered capacity-building initiatives.
University Lecturer
Norton University, Cambodia | 2018-10–2019-01
- Taught Web Application Development using Java Programming and MS SQL Server.
Assistant Digital Marketing Manager
Westec Media Limited (WML), Cambodia | 2018-10–2018-12
- Communicated directly with clients, allocated resources, and nurtured client relationships.
- Planned, executed, and monitored marketing initiatives and campaigns.
Information Communication Officer
NGO Education Partnership, Cambodia | 2018-03–2018-10
- Produced newsletters, organized meetings, and acted as initial contact for NEP members.
- Resolved staff problems regarding information and communication technology.
- Advised members on using IT for education projects.
IT Instructor
Korea Software HRD Center, Cambodia | 2015-03–2016-07
- Mentored students, delivered lectures, and developed classroom programs and assessments.
Publications
Food Quality: Explainable AI and Voting Ensemble Model to Predict the Results of Seafood Product Importation Inspections
Journal of Food Safety and Food Quality, 2025, Vol. 76, No. 2, 394-224
Improving the Reusability of Patient Controlled Analgesia Data based on Data Products and Experimental Implementation
Journal of The Korean Society of Big Data (한국빅데이터학회 학회지), 2024, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 197-207
Development and Verification of an AI Model for Melon Import Prediction (창입 반입 멜론 예측을 위한 AI 모델 개발과 검증)
Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information (JKSCI), 2023, Vol. 28, No. 7, pp. 29-37
A Comparison of Time Series Forecast Models for Predicting the Outliers Particles in Semiconductor Cleanroom
The Journal of Korean Institute of Information Technology, 2022, Vol. 20, No. 11, pp. 137-146
Barriers to E-commerce Business Model in Cambodia: A Case Study
Asia Pacific Business Review, 2017, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 69-87
Sentiment Analysis Engine for Cambodian Music Industry Rebuilding
한국시뮬레이션학회 논문지 (Journal of Simulation), 2017, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 1225-5904
AKN: Cambodia News Integration Service
The 2016 International Conference on BigDas, ISSN 2466-135X, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 100-105
Education
Ph.D in Engineering
Chungbuk National University, South Korea
2021 - 2025
Big Data | Professor's teaching assistantMaster's Degree in ICT Convergence
Handong Global University, South Korea
2016 - 2017
Best Supporter AwardBachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Norton University, Cambodia
2010 - 2015
Ranked No. 1 in senior yearSkills & Certificates
Technical Skills
Language Skills
Certificates
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AI Agents Fundamentals
Hugging Face
2025 -
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Coursera
2023 -
Cambridge FinTech and Regulatory Innovation
Executive Education at Cambridge Judge Business School
2017 -
GET
GET UNITWIN
2016