Buchi Michelle Okonicha
@buchimichelleokonich
AI/ML engineer and software leader building scalable AI products and inclusive tech communities.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am an AI/ML engineer and software leader with over four years of professional software engineering experience and formal postgraduate study in AI and data science. I combine strong software engineering foundations with applied machine learning expertise in computer vision, NLP, and generative AI.
As a Google Developer Expert, I contribute to developer communities and lead the Girls Like Me Initiative to mentor and increase female participation in tech. I have delivered over 50 talks, workshops, and panels and published 34+ technical articles across major developer platforms.
In industry roles I have led cross-functional teams, architected cloud infrastructure for scalable products, and built core features for web and enterprise applications using modern stacks like React, Next.js, Python, and GraphQL. My projects include object detection and segmentation for autonomous vehicles, generative AI chat applications, and automation tooling.
I prioritize building robust, production-ready systems, fostering inclusive engineering cultures, and mentoring emerging talent. I seek opportunities where I can apply machine learning at product scale while continuing community engagement and technical leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineering Lead
Aricah
Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)
Led a cross-functional team delivering client projects in Python and JavaScript, architected cloud infrastructure for scalability, and managed task allocation, code reviews, and engineering standards.
Software Engineer
Execufy
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)
Built core features for a hospitality management platform including interactive boards, peer networking, and payment components, and optimised web performance through code splitting and asset optimisation.
Software Engineer
Landmark Africa
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Designed, built, and maintained enterprise applications across the group's portfolio and managed IT infrastructure including installation, upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting.
Frontend Engineer
Kwek
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Co-built an e-commerce platform focused on fashion, implemented cart, payment processing, ratings, and seller-side features to support marketplace operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Hull
Master of Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
2026 - 2027
Pursuing an MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with a focus on machine learning and AI applications under supervision of Dr Claire Cashmoore.
IU International University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Applied Artificial Intelligence
2024 - 2026
BSc Applied Artificial Intelligence with a specialisation in AI in Healthcare advised by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gissel Velarde.
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology/Biochemistry
2013 - 2018
Completed a BSc in Microbiology/Biochemistry; dissertation on partial purification of an immobilized enzyme complex.
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