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  • $125 hourly
    2x CTO + 3x Founding Engineer with a track record of building successful MVPs and leading technical teams. I want to build your MVP! ✅ SaaS, Ecommerce, other web/mobile apps ✅ AI apps, including ChatGPT integrations ✅ Complex Wordpress setups ✅ Working directly with CEOs to translate complex visions into scalable software ✅ Managing nearshore, offshore and US teams ✅ Culture builder Skills (non-exhaustive): Java, Python, C and C++, Frontend web/mobile development (HTML, JavaScript, Typescript, Sass/CSS, React, Redux, Webpack, Next, React Native), Backend web development (NodeJS, SQL, PostgreSQL, Prisma, tRPC, GraphQL, REST, PHP, WordPress), AWS and Azure, FFMPEG, Elasticsearch, Atlassian suite, OpenAI, ChatGPT, HuggingFace, Langchain
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Hiring Strategy
    Mobile App Development
    TypeScript
    Next.js
    PHP
    WordPress
    Python
    Java
    Web Development
    AI Agent Development
    AI App Development
    ChatGPT API Integration
    React
    JavaScript
  • $50 hourly
    **Title: Expert Data Scientist | Machine Learning | Data Analysis | Visualization** **Overview:** I am a highly skilled and experienced Data Scientist with a robust background in machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization. With a passion for turning raw data into actionable insights, I specialize in helping businesses leverage their data to drive decision-making and achieve their strategic goals. My expertise spans across various industries including finance, healthcare, marketing, and technology. **Skills and Expertise:** - **Data Analysis:** Proficient in exploring and analyzing large datasets using Python and SQL to uncover trends, patterns, and insights. - **Machine Learning:** Experienced in developing, training, and deploying machine learning models using frameworks such as TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, and PyTorch. - **Statistical Modeling:** Strong background in statistical analysis and hypothesis testing to ensure data-driven decisions. - **Data Visualization:** Adept at creating compelling visualizations and dashboards using tools like Matplotlib to communicate insights effectively. - **Data Cleaning and Preprocessing:** Skilled in data wrangling, cleaning, and preprocessing to ensure high-quality data for analysis. - **Project Management:** Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals. **Services Offered:** - **Data Analysis & Reporting:** Conduct thorough data analysis and generate detailed reports to help businesses understand their data. - **Machine Learning Solutions:** Develop and implement machine learning models tailored to your business needs, including predictive analytics, classification, regression, and clustering. - **Statistical Consulting:** Provide statistical consulting services to guide your business decisions and strategies. - **Data Visualization:** Create interactive and static visualizations to present data insights clearly and effectively. - **ETL Processes:** Design and implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure seamless data integration and management. - **Custom Dashboards:** Develop custom dashboards to monitor key metrics and KPIs in real-time. **Tools and Technologies:** - Programming Languages: Python, SQL - Machine Learning Frameworks: TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, PyTorch - Data Visualization Tools: Matplotlib, Seaborn - Cloud Services: AWS, Azure **Experience:** - Developed a predictive model for a retail company that increased sales forecasting accuracy by 20%. - Implemented a customer segmentation model for a marketing firm, resulting in a 15% increase in campaign effectiveness. - Designed and built a cross selling application for an ethnic grocery store: "Other people that bought a toothbrush also bought toothpaste. **Why Choose Me:** I am committed to delivering high-quality work that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, I ensure that your data is not only analyzed but also translated into meaningful insights that can drive your business forward. Let's work together to harness the power of your data and unlock new opportunities for growth and success. **Let's Connect:** Ready to take your data to the next level? Contact me today to discuss your project requirements and how I can help you achieve your goals. **Availability:** I am available for both short-term and long-term projects. Flexible with time zones and deadlines to ensure smooth collaboration.
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Professional Tone
    Artificial Intelligence
    SQL
    Python
    Data Science
    Data Science Consultation
  • $50 hourly
    “I’m a developer with experience a variety of experience in Data Science and programming. I’m experienced in Python, Java, Excel. I’ll fully project manage your brief from start to finish Regular communication is really important to me, so let’s keep in touch!”
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Ableton Live
    Russian
    Data Collection
    Data Cleaning
    Data Ingestion
    Data Extraction
    Data Center Migration
    Data Entry
    Data Engineering
    Data Analytics & Visualization Software
    Microsoft Excel
    Python
    Data Analysis
    Data Analytics
  • $35 hourly
    I earned my undergraduate degree with a double major in Biology and Music from the University of Arkansas in 2017. From there, I reapplied to the University of Arkansas and started my master's degree in crop science. I successfully defended my master's thesis and graduated in 2019. In the latter half of 2019, I started my PhD at North Carolina State University in Plant Breeding and Genetics. In summer of 2022, I successfully defended my PhD and worked as a Postdoctoral scholar at Colorado State University in the Small Grains Breeding and Genetics Lab until December of 2023. In January of 2024, I joined the USDA ARS Small Grains Genotyping Lab in Raleigh, NC. Over the last seven years, my research focus has centered around genome wide associate studies, quantitative trait locus mapping, plant genetic pest resistance, genomic selection, machine learning and plant breeding pipeline optimization. I am well versed in coding for statistics in R and am also familiar with coding in Bash, Python, and SQL. Currently, I am working on curating large datasets for use in genomic selection and prediction of genotypes in novel environments.
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Genetics
    Quantitative Genetics
    Data Entry
    Data Cleaning
    Data Analytics
    Data Analysis
    SQL
    Python
    R Shiny
    R
    Statistical Analysis
  • $90 hourly
    I’m a highly skilled Software, DevOps, and Cloud Engineer with 15 years of experience delivering scalable web and cloud solutions. My background spans full-stack development, infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architecture. I’ve worked across startups and enterprise-level projects, taking ownership of end-to-end delivery while ensuring performance and security. I bring deep knowledge of both frontend and backend technologies, combined with hands-on DevOps practices. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where I can turn complex problems into impactful solutions. 🗣️ Languages JavaScript / TypeScript Python Ruby PHP HTML / CSS / SCSS SQL / NoSQL Shell scripting / Bash 🧩 Frameworks & Libraries React.js / Next.js Node.js / Express Vue.js / Nuxt Ruby on Rails Django / Flask / FastAPI Laravel Bootstrap / Tailwind CSS 🗄️ Databases PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Redis Firebase 💪 Strength Full-cycle application development Clean code & architecture Agile & Scrum collaboration Strong debugging & problem-solving Cross-functional communication High adaptability & quick learning ☁️ Cloud & DevOps AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch) Azure & GCP experience Docker & Kubernetes Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD Terraform / Infrastructure as Code Monitoring & Logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) 🛠️ Tools & Platforms Git / GitHub / Bitbucket Jira / Trello / ClickUp VS Code / WebStorm / Postman Stripe / Twilio / Firebase Shopify / WordPress / Strapi 📬 Let's Connect If you're looking for someone who delivers clean code, scalable systems, and impactful results—let’s talk. I’m passionate about helping teams succeed and turning ideas into success stories. Get in touch and let’s create something meaningful together. 🚀
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    DevOps
    Amazon Web Services
    Artificial Intelligence
    Terraform
    Docker
    Redis
    GraphQL
    Django
    Flask
    Python
    Node.js
    Ruby on Rails
    Next.js
    React
  • $45 hourly
    Professional Summary I am an analytical and detail-oriented professional with statistical research, predictive modeling, and data analysis expertise. Skilled in ETL pipeline design, data visualization, and project supervision. Proven track record in building pricing models and anomaly detection algorithms, securing grants, improving profit margins, and mentoring students and junior analysts. Passionate about leveraging expertise in data analytics for impactful decision-making and organizational growth.
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Data Cleaning
    Predictive Modeling
    SQL
    Python
    R
    Data Visualization
    Analytical Presentation
    Data Analysis
  • $60 hourly
    Selected Work Experience Leveraging machine learning models to gain insights into biological systems. - Identified candidate genetic mechanisms underlying hybrid seed development in monkeyflowers using kernel principal component regression with gradient boosting, and ensemble regression tree approaches for gene regulatory network inference. First author publication available upon request. - Contributed to development of penalized regression method for performing copy number variant (CNV) association analysis. Publication in preparation. Development, deployment, and assessment of variant calling algorithms and statistical models. - Collaboratively developed pipeline for calling CNVs from WGS data provided by the Alzheimer's Disease Sequencing Project. Co-first author publication available upon request. - Assessed comparative advantages and disadvantages of different pipelines for performing CNV association analyses.
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Scripting
    Data Visualization
    Biostatistics
    Bash
    Statistical Analysis
    Bioinformatics
    Genomic Data Analysis
    Python
    R
    R Shiny
    Data Analysis
  • $35 hourly
    I'm a statistician with a passion for applying thoughtful data analysis to interesting projects. My modeling philosophy is agnostic, I believe the models and analsis should fit the questions at hand and, importantly, results should be communicated and presented in a language all can understand. + Knows statistical analysis using R and Python, profficenty Base SAS, profficenty in SQL, project collaborating using GitHub + Expertise in bayesian and frequentist statistics and modern machine learning algorithmic approaches to data anlaysis + data visualization using ggplot2, seaborn, matplotlib, and other standard graphic packages
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Observational Data Analysis
    Exploratory Data Analysis
    Data Analysis
    Mathematical Optimization
    Model Testing & Optimization
    Machine Learning Model
    Bayesian Statistics
    Bayesian Analysis
    SQL Programming
    SQL
    Statistical Programming
    Python
    RStudio
    Statistical Analysis
  • $150 hourly
    With more than 10 years of experience in healthcare and life sciences, I specialize in data science and machine learning. My career has primarily unfolded in startups and spinouts, where I have demonstrated a consistent track record of success. This includes co-founding a life science software company and guiding it to profitability, as well as leading various data science teams to achieve positive returns on investment. In my role as Head of Data Science at two different organizations, I have been particularly effective in building and uniting high-performing teams. These teams have been diverse, comprising data scientists, domain experts, and specialists in hardware, firmware, software, and IoT. My focus has been on aligning these teams with the organization's product development and research goals. I am committed to delivering substantial ROI from data science initiatives, providing the C-suite with impactful narratives for board meetings and investor discussions.
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Startup Consulting
    Data Analytics & Visualization Software
    Python
    Bayesian Analysis
    Statistical Analysis
    Healthcare
    Life Science
    Classification
    Anomaly Detection
    Time Series Analysis
    Predictive Model
    Data Mining
    Artificial Intelligence
    Data Analysis
  • $15 hourly
    Hello! I'm a skilled developer with a focus on data science and machine learning models, with experience in both industry and academia. My specialization lies in the realm of medical imaging, where I leverage advanced machine-learning models for vision tasks. Alongside my proficiency in data science, I bring a comprehensive approach to problem-solving and innovation. Let's work together to elevate your projects!
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Medical Imaging
    Image Enhancement
    Science & Medicine
    Data Processing
    Deep Learning Modeling
    Machine Learning Model
  • $20 hourly
    I am a data scientist and have been involved in the area of data science and analysis for nearly a decade. Coming from a diverse scientific background provides me a unique perspective in the world of technology, which I am using in order to produce actionable insights from large and complex datasets. I am scientist with big interest in using data to create solutions of economic, environmental, and social problems. I developed the expertise to work with longitudinal data collected from primary and secondary sources. However, I am curious to other fields where data has big impact and contribute with my transferrable skill sets. During my scientific journey I learned a lot of concepts and developed a lot of skills, such us : Data Science & Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data mining and Text Mining, Survey Design, Corporate Sustainability, Market Intelligence Analysis, Knowledge-based system, Data integration, Machine learning. I am passionate to learn more about Data Science and Programming because I am a lifelong learner and believe that everyday there are tons of new things we can learn to be, even a bit, better than the person we were yesterday.
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Random Forest
    Visualization
    Data Science
    Predictive Model
    Regression Analysis
    Dashboard
    Statistical Analysis
    R
    Python
    Tableau
    Microsoft Power BI
  • $15 hourly
    I am Meet Vora, a passionate and skilled Machine Learning Engineer and Software Developer with a solid academic foundation and extensive professional experience. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Computer Science at North Carolina State University, after earning my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Nirma University, where I ranked in the top 5% of my class. With over 64 successfully completed projects on Fiverr, I specialize in advanced machine learning techniques like Natural Language Processing (NLP), Transformers, LSTM, and Neural Language Understanding (NLU). My work extends to Computer Vision, Sentiment Analysis, Generative AI, and I have a proven track record in deploying scalable solutions on cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. **What I Do Best:** Maximize the potential of your AI projects with expert prompt engineering services! I specialize in creating, optimizing, and deploying AI prompts for a wide variety of models, frameworks, and services. Whether you're working with text, images, chatbots, or advanced API integrations, I ensure that your models perform at their best. **Services I Provide:** - API Integration - Model Hosting - Image-to-Image Generation - Text-to-Image Transformation - Chatbot Design - Text Summarization - Natural Language Processing (NLP) - Sentiment Analysis - Adversarial Prompt Design - Model Fine-tuning & Training - Text Classification - Text Generation - Conversational AI - AI Workflow Automation - Text-to-Text Transformation - AI-Powered Content Creation - Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT) - Multi-Modal AI Task Optimization - Prompt Injection Protection **Models I'm Familiar With:** - GPT-4 - Gemini - Mistral - Cohere - LLaMA3 - Falcon - Vicuna - MidJourney - Stable Diffusion - DALL·E - Mamba - Bloom - Luminous - Chinchilla - Claude - Anthropic - OpenAI Codex - BERT - T5 **Frameworks & Tools I Use:** - Streamlit - Python - TensorFlow - PyTorch - Keras - AWS - LangChain - Hugging Face - Docker **Software Engineering Experience:** I have developed and deployed 10 advanced generative features for the PaperPal platform, leveraging an in-house Large Language Model (LLM) that now serves over 1 million users. I have created tools like a summarizing model for Grow Kudos and a text-to-poster tool for Mind the Graph, enhancing visual communication for research. My work on the RDiscovery platform introduced a powerful academic search engine using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for question-answering. **Teaching and Mentorship:** I have conducted 25 comprehensive lectures on Machine Learning and Deep Learning, guiding over 100 students through both fundamental concepts and advanced techniques. My focus is on equipping students with practical skills and insights into the data science field. **Research and Publications:** I contributed to academic research by developing a hybrid Deep Learning model for early detection of Parkinson's Disease, achieving 99% testing accuracy. My research has been published in the Springer Journal, demonstrating my ability to apply machine learning to healthcare challenges. **Leadership and Engagement:** As Vice President of the Association of Computer Engineering Students (ACES) at Nirma University, I organized hackathons and alumni interaction sessions, fostering connections between students and industry professionals. I also led national-level events, showcasing my strong organizational and leadership abilities. My passion lies in using machine learning to solve complex problems and drive innovation. I am always eager to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to the tech community through research, development, and teaching.
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Chatbot
    Azure AI Vision
    AWS CodeDeploy
    AWS CodeBuild
    Google Cloud Platform
    Reinforcement Learning
    Generative AI
    Data Science
    Retrieval Augmented Generation
    Prompt Engineering
    Data Analysis
    Deep Learning
    Data Extraction
    Artificial Intelligence
  • $40 hourly
    I'm an experienced biotech professional who's focused on bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and commercial-scale GMP manufacturing. I'm actively looking for opportunities to help biomanufacturers, entrepreneurs, and scientific trailblazers build scalable, compliant systems that bring cutting-edge technologiesfrom therapeutics to software packages-to real-world use. Throughout my career, I've worked at the intersection of R&D and manufacturing-leading experimental assay design, building quality systems, and optimizing processes in both regulated testing and scientific research environments. As the Chief Scientist at Oncotect, I've guided the transfer of a cancer diagnostic test from pilot study to commercial use, implemented root-cause-driven quality controls, and developed robust systems for high-throughput screening and automated data analysis. I've played a role at every stage-from the lab bench to direct-to-consumer delivery-demonstrating resilience
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Image Processing
    Image Analysis
    MATLAB
    Python
    Information Analysis
    Machine Learning Model
    Data Analysis
  • $22 hourly
    I'm a skilled data analyst specializing in extracting actionable insights from complex datasets. With expertise in SQL, Python, and statistical analysis, I can help you uncover valuable trends and patterns to drive informed decision-making. From data cleaning and visualization to predictive modeling, I offer end-to-end solutions tailored to your business needs. As a proactive communicator, I prioritize regular updates and collaboration to ensure a seamless project experience. Whether you're a startup, a growing business, or an established enterprise, I can empower you to leverage the full potential of your data. Let's unlock the power of analytics and propel your business towards success!
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Data Mining
    Deep Learning
    Database Management System
    Logistic Regression
    Linear Regression
  • $15 hourly
    I'm a seasoned professional with expertise in machine learning and AI, focused on creating data-driven solutions for complex engineering challenges. Whether you're looking to optimize processes, enhance predictive analytics, or implement digital twin technology, I can assist. - Proficient in Python, MATLAB, and machine learning algorithms - Experienced in data acquisition, real-time analysis, and model optimization - Strong background in project management and product lifecycle assessment I value clear and regular communication, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively. Let's collaborate to achieve your technical and business goals.
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    Business Analysis
    Git
    Linux
    Data Analysis
    Statistics
    Deep Neural Network
  • $3 hourly
    With a Master's in Computer Science from UC San Diego and a strong background as a Software Engineer at Oracle and Lead MLOps Engineer at Proton AutoML, I bring a potent blend of industry-proven software engineering and advanced machine learning expertise. I deliver impactful, scalable solutions through hands-on development and strategic problem-solving, ready to contribute to your projects on a remote, part-time contract basis. What I can bring to your Upwork projects: 1) Full-Stack ML Solutions & MLOps: - Develop interactive AI agents leveraging Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines with modern LLMs (e.g., quantized Zephyr-7B-beta via CTransformers), semantic search, and vector databases like ChromaDB. - Architect, implement, and deploy scalable MLOps infrastructure on cloud platforms like AWS, utilizing Kubernetes for orchestrating model training workloads and reliable application deployment. - Led the design and development of a public-facing web application for an AutoML platform (Node.js backend, React.js frontend), engineering solutions for horizontal scaling and high availability. 2) Software & Cloud Engineering: - Design and implement critical cloud networking features, such as CIDR-based route filtering for Oracle's Dynamic Routing Gateway (DRG), involving API layer modifications, Swagger spec updates, SDK generation (Terraform, Go, Python, CLI), and robust testing. - Successfully deployed code changes globally across 18+ OCI regions using internal DevOps tooling with Docker and Terraform scripts. - Built impactful backend tools, for instance, a Go-based "Fleet Visualizer and Restarter" for real-time monitoring and selective restarts of DRG routers, which reduced incident response time and improved fleet health visibility. - Engineered high-throughput ETL pipelines capable of handling up to 1 million updates/sec for collecting and storing router metrics into Redis and Aerospike. 3) Deep Learning & Advanced Research: - Developed a deep learning pipeline to emulate complex physics-based simulators (e.g., QUIC-Fire for fire spread modeling), using a 234GB dataset and achieving a 66.67% reduction in MSE with a Physics-Guided loss in TensorFlow. This included proposing a novel RoS calculation strategy and implementing custom dataloaders for ConvLSTM training. - Contributed to published research (ACPR 2019) on developing ensemble evaluation frameworks using Conditional GANs to automatically score speech quality in TTS systems. Core Technical Strengths: Languages: Python, Golang, Java, C++, TypeScript, Bash Big Data & ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, LangChain, MLFlow, PySpark, Kafka, Apache Airflow, DaskML, CTransformers, spaCy Databases: MongoDB, Postgres, Snowflake, Redis, ChromaDB, AeroSpike Cloud & DevOps: Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, Grafana, ELK, AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) I am actively seeking remote, part-time contract opportunities where I can apply my skills in machine learning, MLOps, cloud engineering, and backend development to help you achieve your project goals. Let's connect to discuss how I can contribute to your success!
    Featured Skill Machine Learning
    API Development
    Network Engineering
    LangChain
    TensorFlow
    Redis
    MongoDB
    Apache Cassandra
    MySQL
    Apache Kafka
    Apache Airflow
    PySpark
    Python
    ETL
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