Abdul Ganiy Usman

ABDUL-GANIY USMAN Data Scientist and Analyst linkedin github Lagos, Nigeria- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Data Scientist with expertise in Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Prompt Engineering. Strong background in building scalable models, optimizing AI systems, and inferring insights through visualization and dashboards. Experienced in fine-tuning large language models (LLMs), designing prompt workflows, and developing data-centric solutions. Passionate about leveraging AI, cloud technologies, and advanced data methodologies to drive business impact. TECHNICAL STRENGTHS AND SKILLS Machine Learning & AI: Model development, LLM fine-tuning, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering. Programming & Frameworks: Python, R, Spark, Flask, Django, FastAPI, PyTorch. Cloud & Data Technologies: AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), BigQuery, SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB. Tools & Platforms: Git, Docker, Linux, Jira, PivotTracker. Data Processing & Visualization: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Power BI. WORK EXPERIENCE Prompt Engineer (remote) Turing Dec 2022 - Present · Prompt Engineering & LLM Training: Evaluate AI/LLM responses, rate outputs, and refine prompts to enhance model learning and accuracy. · Data Sourcing & Generation: Create training datasets by building offline booking/filtering website clones, constructing prompt templates, and implementing video-based prompting techniques. · AI Model Optimization: Contribute to retraining LLMs by analyzing model errors and improving contextual understanding. · Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with AI researchers and engineers to refine AI-generated content and enhance model capabilities. Data Scientist (remote) AirQo, Makerere University, Uganda Feb 2022 - Present · Air Quality Modeling: Develop and deploy ML models for air quality prediction using spatial-temporal data. · Data Engineering & Visualization: Clean, organize, and analyze air quality data to generate insights and build interactive dashboards. · Big Data Management: Utilize GCP and BigQuery for data storage, processing, and analysis. Data developer (hybrid) TechVaults Limited, Nigeria Jan 2021 - June 2022 · Data Operations & Engineering: Managed data pipelines and automated data collection workflows. · Web Development & Maintenance: Developed and maintained WordPress-based websites for clients. Data Scientist and Tutor (remote) 10 Academy Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 · Admissions & Predictive Analytics: Built admission models for student selection and performance prediction. · Mentorship & Training: Guided young professionals in data science concepts and applications. Machine Learning Researcher and Tutor (hybrid) African Institute for Mathematical Science, Rwanda African Master’s in Machine Intelligence, Rwanda Aug 2018 - Aug 2020 · COVID-19 Research: Co-developed a software implementation of a pooled testing method for COVID19 detection. · Teaching & Curriculum Development: Designed and delivered ML courses to students. EDUCATION African Master’s in Machine Intelligence, Rwanda Masters in Machine Intelligence September 2018 - June 2019 Higher School of Economics, Russia Statistical Learning Theory. October 2017 - May 2018 Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Russia Data Science. October 2017 - May 2018 African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Rwanda Masters in Mathematical Sciences. August 2016 - June 2017 85%, Distinction Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria Bachelor of Technology, Statistics. December 2009 - February 2015 CGPA 4.66 / 5.00, First class