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David Gilbert

@davidgilbert1

Full-stack developer and Chemical Engineering student, building React/Node apps and machine learning models with real-world impact.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an internship where I can build full-stack features, deploy practical ML solutions, and apply chemical engineering knowledge to process optimization—contributing to real-world outcomes with mentorship and growth.

I’m a chemical engineering student (200L) at UNILAG pursuing First Class honours (CGPA 4.94/5.00), with a strong drive to apply engineering thinking to software and data problems. I enjoy turning complex requirements into working systems that deliver real impact.

On the product side, I built Vouch’s trust infrastructure for Nigeria’s informal economy—developing a React frontend with real-time score visualization and Framer Motion animations. I also implemented transaction scoring logic and financial tiering, working with React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, Express, Supabase, and PostgreSQL.

In machine learning, I contributed to a credit card fraud detection effort that achieved 99.97% recall on 568,000 transactions. I used feature engineering, SMOTE, and models including Random Forest and XGBoost, then optimized performance with Python, scikit-learn, and Jupyter Notebook.

I’m seeking a free internship or remote job where I can combine full-stack engineering, practical ML, and my chemical engineering foundation in process optimization. I learn fast, work independently, and take initiative—especially when the goal is measurable outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

ML Track Participant

Current

ECX UNILAG

Oct 2025 - Present (8 months)

Built a credit card fraud detection model achieving 99.97% recall on 568,000 transactions. Applied SMOTE for class imbalance, implemented Random Forest and XGBoost, and optimized feature engineering and model evaluation.

Python scikit learn XGBoost Random Forest SMOTE Feature Engineering Fraud Detection Pandas

Backend Intern

HNG 13

Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 (1 month)

Completed HNG backend fundamentals stages (Stage 0–3) and delivered backend development tasks. Built backend APIs and developed system design knowledge while demonstrating independent ownership of assigned work.

Express Backend Development System Design REST API Development Independent Delivery

Frontend Engineer

Squad

May 2026 - Present (1 month)

Built Vouch, a trust and transaction scoring system for Nigeria’s informal economy, using Squad APIs to power real-time score visualization. Developed scoring logic and a financial tier system with an interactive React frontend and animations.

React Vite Framer Motion Express Supabase PostgreSQL Transaction Scoring

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Chemical Engineering

Grade: First Class Honours (CGPA 4.94/5.00)

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework includes Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics & Applications, Material & Energy Balances, and Process Heat Transfer.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering at the University of Lagos (Faculty of Engineering), expected to graduate in July 2029. Holds First Class Honours with CGPA 4.94/5.00.