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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ph.D. data scientist, 10+ years applied ML, Top Rated on Upwork with 4,000+ hours. My recent work is LLM agents in production. Reliability problems that only surface after deployment, where data science depth matters more than most expect. My background started in quantitative work: forecasting, trading systems, time series, probabilistic models. That shapes how I think about AI systems. I know the failure modes that show up after you deploy, and I know what "reliable enough" means for a given problem. Not just in theory. What I work on now: AI agents and multi-agent systems. Reasoning pipelines, orchestration, tool calling, human-in-the-loop controls. The hard part is at the boundary: where the LLM reasons, where deterministic code takes over, and what happens when the model is confidently wrong. RAG and document intelligence. Hybrid retrieval, reranking, citation tracing. Systems where every answer needs to be source-traceable, because "probably correct" was not good enough. Python backends with FastAPI on AWS, GCP, and Azure. The layer connecting AI to the rest of the product. LLM integration and evaluation: Claude, OpenAI, open-weight models. Structured outputs, function calling, eval pipelines. I have also reviewed production code for LLM training pipelines, so I have seen model behavior across thousands of real inputs I did not design. I work best with clients who have a specific, real problem and want a system their team can maintain. Stack: Python, FastAPI, Claude API, OpenAI API, LangChain/LangGraph, pgvector/Pinecone/Qdrant, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS/GCP/Azure.
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Python
- AI Agent Development
- Large Language Model
- Retrieval Augmented Generation
- Generative AI
- Prompt Engineering
- LangChain
- OpenAI API
- Claude
- Vector Database
- FastAPI
- Quantitative Finance
- Conversational AI
- Document AI
- Deep Learning
- Time Series Analysis
- MLOps
- Chatbot Development
Sepang, Malaysia
Most businesses are sitting on valuable data, they just don't know how to use it yet. I help founders, managers, and growing businesses turn that data into clear decisions, accurate predictions, and real results. I work with businesses to solve practical problems using data: forecasting outcomes, understanding customer behavior, automating repetitive analysis, and building intelligent systems that save time and reduce guesswork. - Turning messy, overwhelming data into clear, actionable insights - Building prediction models with 87%+ accuracy that help you plan ahead with confidence - Automating manual reporting and analysis to save your team hours - Identifying patterns in customer data to support smarter business decisions - Delivering results you can actually act on, not just technical reports A few things I'm proud of: - โญ 100% Job Success Score across all completed projects on Upwork - ๐ฏ Built prediction models achieving 87% accuracy on real-world data - โ 5-star reviews on every completed client engagement across multiple platforms - ๐ Delivered solutions across healthcare, education, and business analytics I focus on practical solutions, not just theory. Every project I take on is built around your specific business goals and designed to fit into how your team already works, no unnecessary complexity, just results. If you're ready to make your data work for you, I'd love to hear about your project. Let's talk.
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Python
- R
- Deep Learning
- Predictive Analytics
- Neural Network
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hi! Iโm a ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ & ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ with 4+ years of experience helping companies turn raw data into clear predictions, insights, and measurable results. I work across ๐ฒ-๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ, ๐ณ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ, ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ (๐ก๐๐ & ๐ก๐๐), ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐, delivering models that actually perform in the real world. ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฐ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐: โญโญโญโญโญ โI've worked with Ahmed on a number of projects and he continues to do an excellent job. The project was completed successfully and another one is already being started. He is a great freelancer to work withโ ๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ ๐ช๐ถ๐๐ต โข Predictive modeling & forecasting โข Sports analytics (NBA/NFL DFS) โข NLP & text classification โข Clustering, segmentation & ML pipelines โข Data analytics & dashboarding I focus on solutions that are practical, accurate, and actionable - not academic experiments. ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ โข Built forecasting models with 85%+ accuracy โข Increased sales by 50% through smarter data pipelines โข Saved $150,000/year with simulation-based optimization โข Automated processes that cut payment cycles from 90 to 30 days Iโve also worked with UNDP, Save the Children, and Omdena, applying ML to global connectivity, solar adoption, and online child safety. ๐ค ๐ช๐ต๐ ๐๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฒ โข Fast, reliable communication โข Business-minded problem solving โข Models that deliver real impact โข A versatile skillset across industries ๐ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ Python โข SQL โข Pandas โข NumPy โข Scikit-Learn โข TensorFlow โข NLP โข BigQuery โข Looker Studio โข Google Cloud โข Tableau โข ML pipelines โข Forecasting โข Clustering โข CV models. ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ป๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ? Send me a message - Iโd love to help you turn your dataset into something valuable.
- Data Science
- Data Model
- Data Analysis
- Data Science Consultation
- Data Mining
- Machine Learning
- Python
- Machine Learning Model
- Machine Learning Algorithm
- SQL
- Apps Script API
- Data Modeling
- Data Analytics
- Data Analytics Framework
- Data Manipulation Language
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Iโm a Machine Learning Engineer who builds end-to-end prediction systems from real-time and streaming models to offline batch pipelines that power mission-critical prediction applications. Alongside traditional ML, I work on next-gen AI solutions including Generative AI, intelligent agents workflows, and retrieval-augmented systems, combining MLOps best practices with cloud native infrastructure to deliver scalable, production ready AI. Ultimately, I'm passionate about engineering next-gen AI that delivers tangible business value and scales for real-world impact.
- Python
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- Keras
- Computer Vision
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Visual Basic
- Java
- C++
- LangChain
- Retrieval Augmented Generation
Klang, Malaysia
๐๐๐ Experienced Software Engineer with a proven track record in developing sophisticated systems across diverse industries. ๐๐๐ โ Proficient in creating robust models for stock trading, medical equipment detection, anomaly detection, and object classification using PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Ray. โ Extended experience setting up CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment strategies. โ Enthusiastic about web development, focusing on Django, .NET Core, and Laravel frameworks and front-end development with React.js. โ Keen interest in Crypto/Blockchain development, exploring the innovative possibilities in this exciting field.
- Machine Learning
- Python
- TensorFlow
- JavaScript
- Web Development
- React
- HTML5
- Web Crawler
- Bot Development
- Web Scraping
- C#
- MERN Stack
- Front-End Development
- Mobile App Development
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
I have a keen eye with data and get excited about solving hard problems. If you are looking for an engineer to get your job done efficiently whilst providing multiple approaches to reach the optimal one, I am the one for you! I am an AI Engineer with extensive experience in the following: 1. Computer Vision 2. Data Science 3. Machine Learning 4. Generative AI (LLM, Agents, MCPs, Agentic Workflows, RAG) I am a problem solver at heart and a constant learner, so throw me your hardest problem and if it is not under my belt, I will learn to solve it in the most effective manner! Looking forward to hearing from you and the projects to come forth with, Cheers!
- Machine Learning
- Python
- TensorFlow
- Deep Learning
- OpenCV
- pandas
- NumPy
- Image Processing
- Image Recognition
- API
- Marketing Automation
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Excel
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