IBRAHIM ISMAILA

IBRAHIM ISMAILA

AI/ML Engineer/Researcher

Abuja, Nigeria, 900001, Abuja, NG.

About

I am a results-driven AI Engineer and Applied Machine Learning Engineer with a multidisciplinary foundation in Intelligent Systems Design, experienced in leading AI projects from ideation to deployment. Skilled in transforming complex real-world problems into scalable AI-powered solutions through design thinking, rapid prototyping, and full-stack AI implementation workflows.

My expertise spans Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and predictive analytics, with strong proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, FastAPI, Docker, MLflow, and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP. Proven track record of designing, developing, deploying, monitoring, and optimizing production-grade AI systems for business solutions, infrastructure, sustainability, environmental intelligence, and digital transformation applications.

I am experienced in building end-to-end AI pipelines, from data engineering, model training, and evaluation to API integration, MLOps automation, deployment, performance monitoring, and scalable cloud-native architectures. Passionate about leveraging AI, data, and intelligent automation to create impactful, user-centered solutions and AI systems that improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and sustainable development outcomes across different markets.

Work

ndara.ai

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AI Research & Deployment Engineer

Uyo, South, Nigeria

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Contract

Summary

Research, development, implementation, and deployment of advanced AI solutions, focusing on predictive deep learning architectures and scalable MLOps practices.

Highlights

Research and implementation of AI agent architectures.

Authored technical architecture documentation, facilitating the scalable and efficient deployment of AI solutions across diverse platforms.

Loubby AI (Divdiverse)

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AI Research & Deployment Engineer

Lagos, South, Nigeria

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contract

Summary

Developed and deployed conversational AI backend systems, enhancing multi-turn dialogue capabilities and optimizing model inference efficiency.

Highlights

Developed robust conversational AI backend systems, enabling multi-turn dialogue capabilities for enhanced user interaction and engagement.

Constructed structured REST API endpoints, incorporating robust database migration management for reliable data integrity and system scalability.

Optimized model inference efficiency and reduced backend response latency, significantly improving overall system performance and user experience.

Implemented comprehensive CI/CD practices, facilitating seamless, version-controlled deployment updates and reducing release cycles.

Amdari

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Data Science/ ML Engineer Consultant

Ontario, North America, Canada

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Contract

Summary

Consulted on data science and ML engineering projects, specializing in end-to-end ML pipeline development and predictive risk modeling for healthcare applications.

Highlights

Architected and deployed an end-to-end ML pipeline, integrating CSV, PostgreSQL, and API endpoints, to power predictive risk modeling solutions.

Developed therapy dropout prediction models, achieving strong classification performance (AUC-optimized) to enhance patient retention strategies.

Implemented K-Means clustering with PCA for advanced behavioral segmentation, providing data-driven insights for strategic decision support.

Engineered production-ready REST APIs using Flask, enabling seamless and scalable model inference for real-time applications.

Containerized ML model deployments using Docker, ensuring reproducibility, scalability, and efficient environment management.

Datafied

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Data Scientist / ML Engineer

Abuja, North, Nigeria

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Contarct

Summary

Developed and deployed ML models for renewable energy forecasting, pricing optimization, and churn prediction, delivering actionable business intelligence.

Highlights

Developed advanced renewable energy forecasting models, accurately predicting wind turbine power output by leveraging diverse environmental features.

Conducted in-depth feature correlation analysis and optimized regression models, improving prediction accuracy for critical business applications.

Engineered ML-driven pricing optimization systems, directly supporting revenue decision-making and maximizing profitability for clients.

Performed comprehensive cohort retention analysis and developed churn prediction models for e-commerce clients, informing targeted retention strategies.

Delivered actionable business intelligence dashboards using Power BI and Tableau, providing critical insights for strategic business decisions.

Education

Nile University of Nigeria

Abuja, North, Nigeria
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M.Eng. Civil Engineering (Highway and Transportation) Grade: 4.65

Ahmadu Bello University

Zaria, North, Nigeria
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B. Eng Civil Engineering Grade: 2.69

Languages

English

Native

Certificates

CPN NSQ Skills Cert. in AI

Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, CPN

World Quant University's Data Science Lab

World Quant University

COREN Certification

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

NSE Certificate

Nigerian Society of Engineers

Skills

Machine Learning & AI

Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Modelling, MLflow, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, K-Means, PCA, Regression Models, Classification Models, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Conversational AI.

Data Science & Analytics

Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Engineering, SQL Systems, Feature Engineering, Cohort Analysis, Churn Modeling, Business Intelligence, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Power BI, Tableau, Looker.

Programming & Development

Python, JavaScript, API Development, REST APIs, Flask, Git, GitHub, VSCode, CI/CD, Docker, Pipelines, Actions.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure, AWS, GCP, Infrastructure Analytics, Containerization.

Project Management & Methodologies

Problem Solving, Technical Research, Teamwork and Collaboration, Agile Sprints, Structured Documentation.

Projects

Computer Vision for Cassava Disease Detection

Summary

This project applies computer vision techniques to identify diseases in cassava plants. It aims to enhance agricultural efficiency, which is vital for economies where farming is the primary backbone.

Text-to-Speech (TTS) and Speech-to-Text (STT) Chatbot

Summary

A robust interactive application built using the Omeife API. It features seamless Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities, providing both voice-based interaction and real-time language translation.

Agricultural Product Distribution Forecasting

Summary

This project uses predictive modeling to forecast product demand. The goal is to optimize harvest schedules and distribution strategies to ensure resources are allocated efficiently.

Jewellery Price Optimization with Machine Learning

Summary

A machine learning solution designed to analyze pricing data. It utilizes ML algorithms to refine and optimize pricing strategies for the jewellery industry, maximizing business value.

Renewable-Energy-Forecasting-with-pandas-and-Machine-Learning

Summary

Built regression models predicting turbine power generation using wind speed, direction, pressure, and temperature. Performed structured EDA and feature importance analysis. Developed inference-ready modeling pipeline for forecasting applications.

MedOptix AI – Predictive Risk Modeling System

Summary

Designed full-stack ML system for therapy dropout prediction. Integrated PostgreSQL database pipelines and REST API endpoints. Implemented clustering-based persona segmentation.

ZetaAI API – Production ML Backend

Summary

Developed multi-turn AI API backend with structured database migration workflow. Designed scalable inference architecture using Flask.

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IBRAHIM ISMAILA