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Qudirah Alimi

@qudirahalimi

Machine Learning Engineer building production ML and LLM systems that improve decision speed and measurable model performance.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can build and ship production ML systems end-to-end—modeling, evaluation, and deployment so decisions improve with measurable outcomes and reliable monitoring.

I build and deploy production machine-learning systems with 3+ years of experience, spanning recommendation engines, credit risk models, and LLM-powered decision tools. I’m hands-on with Python, scikit-learn, NLP, XGBoost, and prompt engineering, and I focus on evaluation metrics and stakeholder validation. Recently, I created a grant recommendation system processing 70K+ records, reaching ~80% Precision@5.

I also integrate GPT models into scoring and matching workflows—achieving ~95% agreement with expert evaluations and cutting grant evaluation time by 85%. On the deployment side, I Dockerize models and run them on Kubernetes while monitoring with MLflow, so predictions stay reliable in real environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Science Instructor

Malhub

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)

Designed and delivered a Python and data science curriculum covering EDA, regression, classification, and model evaluation, increasing student proficiency by ~80% based on pre- and post-assessments. Mentored students on real-world projects, emphasizing reproducible workflows and clear communication of insights.

Python EDA regression Classification Model Evaluation Curriculum Design Student Mentoring