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Yusuf Usman

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Applied AI and backend engineer building production LLM systems, including a video platform that orchestrates four generative AI providers.

Nigeria
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I built and shipped an AI video and ad generation platform that turns a product page URL or written brief into a finished AI presenter video. It brings four generative AI providers for text, image, video, and audio behind one internal interface.

I engineered cost guardrails and an itemized spend ledger for paid inference, and implemented asynchronous job orchestration to keep the API responsive during long generation runs. I also built a deduplication engine and automated video post-production with FFmpeg and Pillow.

At Algorithmic Sciences, I research and validate algorithmic trading strategies across forex and equities. I backtest with MultiCharts, PowerLanguage, and Python, testing strategies against defined Sharpe ratio and drawdown targets.

At Semicolon Africa, I architected three production systems using microservices and delivered an auction platform, a URL shortener, and an e-commerce backend. I also designed REST APIs and data models using MongoDB and PostgreSQL.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

FL

Digital Products Sales Executive

First Bank of Nigeria Limited

Feb 2020 - Apr 2022 (2 years 2 months)

Served as the technical bridge for more than 15 customers daily, translating complex banking technology into terms non-technical users could act on. Supported onboarding and ongoing use of digital banking platforms, improving customer experience and product engagement.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Henley Business School, University of Reading logoHR

Henley Business School, University of Reading

Certificate in Business Management, Business Management

Earned a Certificate in Business Management from Henley Business School, University of Reading in 2025.

Ahmadu Bello University logoAU

Ahmadu Bello University

Master of Science, Information Management

Completed an MSc in Information Management at Ahmadu Bello University in 2024.

Ahmadu Bello University logoAU

Ahmadu Bello University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Completed a BSc in Mathematics at Ahmadu Bello University in 2017.

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