Daniyal Khaliq
@daniyalkhaliq
Principal Software Engineer specializing in Data and Machine Learning.
What I'm looking for
I am a Principal Software Engineer with a strong focus on Data and Machine Learning, bringing over a decade of experience across various domains. My journey has equipped me with a unique blend of skills in software and API design, code architecture, and data flow optimization. I thrive on creating innovative data solutions and implementing new research-driven methodologies to enhance data quality and analytics.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams in developing machine learning models, optimizing cloud resource usage, and mentoring peers in both technical and non-technical sessions. My work includes predictive modeling for vehicle insurance claims, image analysis for car damage classification, and automating financial processes. I am passionate about leveraging technology to extract meaningful insights from data and drive business value.
With experience in leading data science teams and a solid foundation in software development, I am eager to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the data analytics space. My goal is to contribute to projects that challenge the status quo and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Software Engineer - Data & ML
Dubizzle Group | OLX | Bayut.Com Pakistan
May 2021 - May 2021 (0 months)
Led the design and architecture of software and APIs, optimizing cloud resource usage through parallelization and maintaining code quality via code reviews and GitHub Actions. Implemented ML Ops with MLFlow for experimentation and artifact tracking, developed new research-based data solutions, and performed data quality checks.
Senior Data Scientist
TPL Corporation
Jun 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Developed predictive models for vehicle insurance claims and classified car damage severity using image analysis. Implemented cell phone object detection and scratch classification, along with Chain Ladder and IBNR claims modeling. Managed data annotation, augmentation, pipeline creation, and model deployment using Docker and Streamlit.
Machine Learning Expert
Arpatech (Pvt.) Ltd.
Feb 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Led the Data Science Development Team, focusing on Python Machine Learning Stack and Data Engineering workflows. Managed projects including lost sales estimation, data visualizations, univariate time series model implementations, and product demand forecasting. Developed and deployed models using Flask as a REST API on Heroku Cloud and in-house platforms.
Lead Senior Developer
10Pearls
Aug 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 6 months)
Managed projects, scheduling, and upgrades for HRMS software, including the addition of new features. Worked with the core Docker Development Team on GO Lang for virtualization. Contributed to the Tele Health MIS project.
Data Science Consultant & NLP Developer
WireStorm Innovations & John Snow Labs
Nov 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Provided beginner to intermediate level data science and predictive analytics training and consultancy using Python and KNIME Analytics. Developed solutions for location-based social networks and friend recommendations. Applied predictive analytics, clustering algorithms, visualizations, regression analysis, and rule mining, including text analysis.
Software Developer
TRG Tech (@Afinity.Com)
Sep 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year 2 months)
Developed a business telephone number filtering system and extended functionality for parallel reading/writing of client and country demographic data. Created a web-service stress test utility. Managed day-to-day tasks and resolved issues reported by various clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute Of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi
MS (CS-MIS), Computer Science - Management Information Systems
2013 - 2015
Grade: 3.3 CGPA
Completed a Master of Science degree with a focus on Computer Science and Management Information Systems. Achieved a CGPA of 3.3.
University Of Karachi, Karachi
BS (CS), Computer Science
2006 - 2010
Grade: 3.25 CGPA
Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Maintained a CGPA of 3.25 during the program.
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