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Selam A.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$35/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Senior AI/ML Engineer with over 4 years of experience building and deploying machine learning and deep learning systems for credit scoring, natural language processing, and real-time inference. Skilled in Python, C++, and SQL, with advanced expertise in TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLflow, Airflow, and AWS services (EKS, S3, EC2, RDS, Lambda). Proven track record in scaling AI solutions for 200K+ MSMEs, optimizing LLMs with RLHF and PPO for enhanced response quality. Strong command of feature engineering, MLOps, and production-grade infrastructure for reliable and efficient AI deployment.

  • Data Science
  • Data Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • Machine Learning Model
  • Feature Engineering
  • Model Tuning
  • Model Deployment
  • Model Validation
  • RLHF
  • MLflow
  • Kubernetes
  • Amazon EC2
  • AI Model Training
  • Amazon SageMaker
  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon EC2 Spot
  • Amazon ECS
  • AI Builder
  • REST API
Daniel B.

Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

$25/hr
4.8
284 jobs

Do you need publication-ready results for your research, business, clinical trial, dissertation, or DNP project? Not sure which statistical test fits your study design? I got you! I am statistician and biostatistician specializing in statistical analysis, data interpretation, and healthcare research. I have helped clinical researchers, PhD and MSc researchers, and business owners. My expertise includes working with datasets from surveys, clinical studies, and public databases like NHANES, CDC, DHS, and IPUMS. My rigorous analysis is designed to withstand peer review and inform strategic business decisions. Statistical Analysis Services: - Linear, Logistic, and Multinomial Regression Analysis - Repeated Measures ANOVA and Mixed Effects Models - Survival Analysis (Cox PH, Kaplan-Meier) - Survey Data Analysis (SurveyMonkey) - Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) - Longitudinal Data Analysis and Multilevel Modeling - Latent Class Analysis using R or STATA - Power Analysis and Sample Size Calculation - Missing Data Imputation (MICE) Data Mining Expertise: - NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) - CDC Wonder, MEPS and NIHS - DHS (Demographic and Health Surveys) - IPUMS (Integrated Public Use Microdata Series) Software Proficiency: - R (RStudio, tidyverse, ggplot2) - IBM SPSS, Stata, SAS - Python (Jupyter, scikit-learn) - Excel With a Master's degree in Statistics, specializing in Biostatistics, and over 8 years of experience, I have completed more than 200 projects on Upwork, achieving a 96% job success score and an average rating of 4.8. My analyses have contributed to successful journal publications, DNP projects, and strategic business decisions. Ready to start? Send me your dataset or a brief description of your project. Thank you, Daniel

  • Data Analysis
  • Python
  • R
  • Statistics
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Quantitative Research
  • Survey Data Analysis
  • Survival Analysis
  • Biostatistics
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • IBM SPSS
  • Stata
  • SAS
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Research Papers
  • Academic Writing
Markos M.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$40/hr
5.0
59 jobs

I am a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with 7+ years of experience in research, model development, and cloud deployment. My work includes academic research and real-world AI systems, from designing deep learning models to deploying scalable ML pipelines on GCP, AWS, and Azure. Expertise • Research: Deep learning, computer vision, NLP, and generative AI • Development: Training and fine-tuning ML models using TensorFlow and PyTorch • Deployment: Building and scaling ML systems on GCP, AWS, and Azure with Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform Certifications Google Cloud (2024) • Professional Machine Learning Engineer • Professional Data Engineer • Professional Cloud Architect Microsoft Azure (2021) • Azure Data Scientist Associate • Azure Fundamentals HashiCorp (2025) • Terraform Associate (003) Selected Projects • AI-Driven Document Extraction: Designed and deployed OCR pipelines using Gemini, Google Document AI, and DeepSeek (Vertex AI) to extract structured data from real estate conveyancing documents. • Reputation System API for Mindplex: Developed and deployed a reputation scoring API based on research in reputation systems, powering user trust and ranking on magazine.mindplex.ai. • Big Data Health Pipeline (GCP): Architected and orchestrated data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Dataflow, BigQuery, Cloud Run, and DBT. Integrated data from Microsoft SQL Server, CSV, Excel, and Azure Blob Storage into BigQuery. • Deep Learning Research and Deployment: Implemented and productionized deep learning models from research papers for diagnostic imaging and AI-assisted medical interpretation. Publications and Patents • Detection of Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation from B-mode DICOMs Using Artificial Intelligence (2024) • Reproduction of Full Echocardiographic Report Using Machine Learning from Large-scale Echocardiogram Database (2023) • Methods, Systems, Apparatuses, and Devices for Facilitating a Diagnosis of Pathologies Using a Machine Learning Model (2024), Patent • AI-Based Diagnosis of Aortic Stenosis in B-Mode Imagery: P3-16 (2024) I specialize in designing, building, and deploying production-grade AI systems with a strong foundation in both research and engineering. If you are looking for someone who can take an AI project from concept to deployment, I would be glad to collaborate.

  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • BigQuery
  • Deep Neural Network
  • Data Engineering
  • Computer Vision
  • PyTorch
  • Vector Database
  • Terraform
  • OpenCV
  • YOLO
  • Convolutional Neural Network
  • TensorFlow
Barkilign M.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Are you looking to turn your company’s unstructured data into a competitive advantage? I am a Data Scientist and AI/ML Engineer specializing in building production-ready AI systems. From developing Advanced RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines that "chat with your data" to fine-tuning Multilingual NLP models for niche markets, I bridge the gap between complex research and business value. My approach isn't just about training models; it's about building end-to-end systems that are accurate, interpretable and scalable. Core Areas of Expertise: Generative AI & RAG: Building custom chatbots using LangChain, OpenAI, and Open-Source LLMs. Expert in optimizing retrieval with ChromaDB, FAISS, and Cross-Encoder re-ranking. Natural Language Processing (NLP): Specialized in Named Entity Recognition (NER) and text classification, including multilingual support for languages like Amharic (XLM-Roberta/mBERT). Predictive Analytics & FinTech: Developing credit risk models and scoring systems using XGBoost, Random Forest, and Basel II compliance standards. Full-Stack AI Deployment: Turning models into interactive tools using Streamlit and FastAPI. Technical Toolbox: Languages: Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) AI Frameworks: PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain Databases: ChromaDB, FAISS, PostgreSQL Tools: Streamlit, Docker, Git, Telethon (Scraping) My Goal: To provide clear, documented, and high-performing AI solutions that solve your specific challenges—whether that’s automating customer insights or building a custom financial risk engine. Let's hop on a quick message to discuss how we can bring your AI project to life!

  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Python
  • Large Language Model
  • Generative AI
  • Automation
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation
  • n8n
  • LangChain
  • Vector Database
  • Hugging Face
  • Streamlit
  • Ecommerce
  • Python Scikit-Learn
  • Data Visualization
  • Predictive Modeling
  • API Integration
  • Data Scraping
  • Web Scraping
Dawit S.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$5/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I’m an experienced full-stack developer specializing in building modern, scalable websites and intelligent digital solutions for businesses. With expertise in React, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Node.js (Express), Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, and WordPress, I deliver responsive and high-performing web applications tailored to your goals. Beyond web development, I integrate Machine Learning and AI to create smarter, data-driven platforms that enhance user experience and business efficiency. I’m passionate about turning ideas into impactful solutions combining creativity, clean design, and cutting-edge technology.

  • Web Application
  • React
  • Tailwind CSS
  • MongoDB
  • Next.js
  • NestJS
  • ExpressJS
  • Node.js
  • SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Java GUI
  • Java
Clinton B.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$10/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Hi there! If you're looking for a results-driven Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, or Data Analyst to help your business growth, you've come to the right place. My mission is simple: turn your data into actionable insights and innovative solutions that drive growth and optimize outcomes. I specialize in helping businesses like yours achieve their goals by: ✅ Building predictive models that anticipate customer needs and optimize resources. ✅ Designing interactive dashboards in Power BI and Tableau for real-time decision-making. ✅ Developing scalable ETL pipelines for seamless data processing and cloud integration. 🔍 What Can I Do for You? Whether you're a startup, an established business, or anything in between, I provide end-to-end data solutions tailored to your needs: 1️⃣ Advanced Analytics & Predictive Modeling Forecast sales trends and improve resource planning. Analyze customer behavior to enhance retention and acquisition strategies. Build powerful machine learning models using XGBoost, Random Forest, LSTM, and more. 2️⃣ Business Intelligence & Visualization Transform your raw data into stunning, insightful dashboards. Track KPIs, sales performance, and customer insights at a glance. Uncover opportunities for growth with visually engaging reports. 3️⃣ Data Engineering & Cloud Solutions Create robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. Process and analyze large datasets with speed and efficiency. Deploy machine learning models for real-time business intelligence. 🎯 Why Clients Love Working with Me 💡 Client Success Focused: I prioritize understanding your unique challenges and goals to deliver results that exceed expectations. 🏆 Proven Expertise: My academic distinctions and certifications in Power BI, Data Science and Data Analysis demonstrate my commitment to excellence. 🌍 Collaborative & Flexible: I adapt to your preferred communication style and workflow, ensuring seamless collaboration throughout the project. 📌 Who Do I Work With? I specialize in assisting: - E-commerce businesses looking to boost sales and understand customer behavior. - Manufacturers aiming to optimize operations through predictive maintenance. - Hospitality brands needing accurate demand forecasting and reservation insights. Whether you need help with a one-time project or long-term support, I'm here to be your trusted partner in navigating the world of data science. 🚀 Let’s Bring Your Data to Life! Ready to unlock the full potential of your data? Contact me today, and let’s start building solutions that empower your business.

  • Data Science
  • Data Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Python
  • Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Data Visualization
  • SQL
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • AWS Development
  • Data Entry
  • Data Preprocessing
  • Data Labeling

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