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Ababa Lata G.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hello! I’m Ababa Lata Guta, a Computational Data Scientist with a Master’s degree from Addis Ababa University (CGPA: 3.88) and over 5 years of experience in AI/ML engineering, RAG, LLM, and big data analytics. I specialize in building real-world AI systems, Machine learning, Django framework, and deploying scalable machine learning solutions for research, industry, and startups. I design complete AI pipelines from data to deployment on cloud and HPC environments. 🚀 What I Can Do For You: Design and deploy Machine Learning & Deep Learning systems Build Generative AI / Transformer / LLM applications using LangChain & FastAPI Optimize GPU workloads for distributed AI training Integrate OpenStack with HPC for scientific and AI workloads Develop big data pipelines with Python, PySpark, and cloud tools Build anomaly detection & insider threat systems Create weather, climate, hydrology, and environmental prediction models Develop computer vision, pose estimation, and sign language AI systems Deploy scalable AI APIs and cloud-based inference services 🧰 Technical Stack: AI / ML / DL: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Transformers, LangChain, Generative AI Big Data & Backend: Python, PySpark, FastAPI, REST APIs, Data Pipelines HPC & Cloud: OpenStack, GPU clusters, Distributed Training, Linux, HPC optimization Data Science & Modeling: Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Time Series Forecasting, Climate & Environmental Modeling 💼 Professional Experience: Researcher – HPC & Big Data Analytics Center of Excellence Addis Ababa Science and Technology University | Sept 2025 – Present Research on HPC architecture and OpenStack integration with GPU-accelerated SimPaaS Distributed AI training and GPU workflow optimization Bridging cloud platforms with HPC for scientific simulations AI/ML Researcher & Engineer BrainBite, Addis Ababa | June 2025 – Present Developed a bidirectional sign language system (gesture-to-text and text-to-pose) Built FastAPI + LangChain endpoints for real-time AI inference Optimized transformer models for pose prediction on cloud GPUs Worked with linguists and communities for culturally accurate AI systems Chief Laboratory Technician & Systems Development Expert Gambela University | Oct 2019 – Aug 2025 Built insider threat detection systems using ML, PySpark, and deep learning Automated compliance and anomaly detection pipelines Modernized research computing infrastructure for academic workloads 📚 Research & Applied Projects: My research directly translates into real-world AI solutions: Rainfall Prediction using Deep Learning (Upper Abay Basin, under review) CO₂ Emissions Prediction using Statistical & Deep Learning Models Hydropower Production Forecasting (Koka Dam) using AI Life-Cycle Impact Modeling for Wind Power Systems Multiclass Insider Threat Detection using Optimized ML Comparative Evaluation of Deep Learning Models for Rainfall Prediction in the Upper Abay Basin, Ethiopia

  • Data Science
  • Data Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • Artificial Neural Network
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Analytics
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Data Visualization
  • Django
  • FastAPI
Mustefa U.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

🎯 Data Scientist | AI Specialist | Business & Data Analyst | NLP & Computer Vision Expert I help businesses and researchers unlock the power of data-driven decisions through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions. With a Master's in Data Science & AI from IIT Madras and hands-on experience across healthcare, business intelligence, and deep learning, I build accurate, scalable, and impactful models. 🔹 What I offer: * Predictive modeling & ML pipelines (Sklearn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch) * AI for healthcare (CT/MRI/X-ray analysis, diagnosis support using CNNs/Transformers) * NLP tasks using BERT, spaCy, NLTK (chatbots, sentiment analysis, text classification) * Business analytics & dashboards (SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau) * Web scraping & data engineering (Python, Pandas, ETL automation) 🔹 Why work with me? * Proven research in medical AI (kidney stone & COVID-19 detection) * Results-driven and detail-oriented approach * Clear communication and timely delivery Let’s bring your data to life, -- message me to get started

  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • Java
  • IBM SPSS
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • NLP Tokenization
Yosef E.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$25/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Hey there! 👋 I'm a Data Engineer with about 6 years of hands-on experience. I specialize in Python, building scalable ETL pipelines using big data tools and efficiently process data that scales quick . Familiar with different types of RDBMS, Warehouses, Lakes and Lake houses architectures. Besides dealing with the technical stacks I have also been heavily involved in analytical engineering on how to best automate the generation of KPIs with smooth workflows I have worked in different domains such as Banking, Marketing , Telecom and Ad-Tech as either being employed or freelancing. I've also worked with LLMs (including RAG pipelines), and have the experience developing Machine Learning models. I have the desire for turning raw data into real, actionable insights ! Here's a snapshot of what I bring to the table: ✅ Languages: Python, SQL, Java, SSJS ✅ AWS Cloud: S3, AWS EMR, EC2, Lambda ✅ Data Warehouse & Lakehouse Architectures: Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg ✅ Databases: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Apache Hive, HBase ✅ Data Processing: Real-Time & Batch ✅ Big Data & ETL Stacks: Apache Airflow, Apache Kafka, Spark (Scala/Python), dbt, Apache NiFi, SSIS ✅ Containers: Docker, Kubernetes ✅ CRM Tools: Salesforce Marketing Cloud ✅ Machine Learning Algorithms: Logistic Regression, Classification, Computer Vision, NLP, Time Series Forecasting, Hyperparameter Tuning, Deep Learning ✅ ML Frameworks & Libraries: TensorFlow, Keras ✅ Tools: VS Code, GitHub, Jupyter Notebook

  • Data Mining
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • TensorFlow
  • Deep Learning
  • Apache Kafka
  • Apache Airflow
  • ETL Pipeline
  • dbt
  • PySpark
  • Snowflake
  • Data Modeling
  • Amazon S3
  • AWS Lambda
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  • Cloud Computing
  • Data Ingestion
  • Data Labeling
Yohannes Ayana E.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$7/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I’m an AI/ML professional with experience in developing machine learning models, data-driven solutions, and AI-powered applications. Whether you need predictive analytics, NLP models, computer vision systems, or AI research, I can help. 🔹 My Expertise Includes: ✔️ Machine Learning & Deep Learning – NLP, Computer Vision, Time-Series Analysis ✔️ Programming & AI Frameworks – Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, NumPy, Pandas ✔️ AI Research & Data Science – Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis ✔️ Model Deployment & Optimization – Cloud AI, API Integration, Edge AI 💡 I provide end-to-end AI project development, covering everything from data preparation to model training, evaluation, and deployment—ensuring efficiency and performance. Regular communication is important to me, so let’s collaborate and build something innovative together!

  • Data Science
  • Data Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Python
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Extraction
  • Analytical Presentation
  • Automatic Speech Recognition
  • Computer Vision
  • Deep Learning Framework
  • Generative AI
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • ETL
  • Research & Development
Leul D.

Adis, Ethiopia

$15/hr
4.1
9 jobs

Hello! I'm Leul Dereje Bonsa, a dedicated and results-driven data scientist with a passion for turning data into actionable insights. With a strong foundation in statistics, programming, and machine learning, I specialize in extracting value from complex datasets. What I Bring to the Table: Data Analysis: I excel in data cleaning, visualization, and exploratory data analysis. I have a keen eye for identifying trends and patterns. Machine Learning: My expertise in machine learning enables me to build predictive models, clustering algorithms, and natural language processing solutions that drive informed decision-making. Python: As a Python enthusiast, I leverage its powerful libraries, such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn, to tackle data challenges effectively. Statistical Insights: I use statistical techniques to draw meaningful conclusions from data, ensuring robust and well-informed recommendations. Data Visualization: I create visually appealing and informative data visualizations using tools like Matplotlib and Seaborn. Problem-Solving: I approach every project with a problem-solving mindset, ensuring that my data-driven solutions align with your specific goals.

  • Python
  • User Experience Design
  • Web Design
  • HTML5
  • GitHub
  • Webflow
  • User Interface Design
  • JavaScript
  • Laravel
  • Node.js
  • Django
  • Redux Thunk
  • Redux
  • Redux Saga
  • Redux Form
Daniel Mesafint B.

Debre Tabor, Ethiopia

$15/hr
5.0
18 jobs

Looking for a 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 who can build intelligent A𝗜 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮, or 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽? I help startups, businesses, universities, and researchers solve real-world problems using 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗔𝗜), 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗜 (𝗫𝗔𝗜), and 𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻. Whether you need an end-to-end AI solution, advanced data analysis, technical research, or professional LaTeX formatting, I 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫accurate, scalable, and well-documented results. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝗠𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 • Machine Learning & Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Data Science & Data Analysis. and Predictive Analytics & Forecasting • Computer Vision & Explainable AI (XAI) • Feature Engineering & Model Optimization • Python, TensorFlow & Scikit-learn 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 • Academic & Scientific Writing • Research Methodology, and Literature & Systematic Literature Reviews • Research Paper Writing & Research Proposal Development • MSc Thesis & Dissertation Support • LaTeX & Overleaf Formatting • Journal Manuscript Editing • IEEE, Scopus, Springer & Elsevier Publication Support --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘆 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 "𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘳 & 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳 (𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘴 𝘈𝘐 𝘋𝘦𝘷 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣’𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 "𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘭'𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘗𝘩𝘋 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 "𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥, 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👨‍💻 𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 I am a 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿, 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿, and 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 with 𝟭𝟱+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in AI, higher education, and scientific research. As an 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿, I have successfully delivered AI, data science, and research projects across 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, and 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. In addition to 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, I serve as: • Journal Manuscript Editor • Peer Reviewer for international journals • MSc Thesis Advisor & Research Mentor • Academic Research Consultant My work combines technical excellence with scientific rigor, ensuring every solution is accurate, reproducible, well-documented, and ready for real-world deployment or publication. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📩 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 Whether you need to develop an AI solution, improve a machine learning model, analyze complex datasets, prepare a journal-ready manuscript, review a research paper, supervise a thesis, or format a document in LaTeX, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩. 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • Data Science
  • Data Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Explainable AI
  • Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Academic Writing
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Research Methods
  • Literature Review
  • Technical Writing
  • Predictive Analytics
  • LaTeX
  • Overleaf
  • Scopus
  • Technical Documentation
  • Thesis Writing
  • TensorFlow

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