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I'm a Machine Learning Engineer and Backend Developer with a passion for building scalable systems and deploying ML solutions to production. I enjoy turning data into reliable products and delivering measurable impact through robust APIs and well-architected backends. As a founding engineer, I take ownership of system design, API development, and workflow automation, continuously improving performance, reliability, and developer experience.…I'm a Machine Learning Engineer and Backend Developer with a passion for building scalable systems and deploying ML solutions to production. I enjoy turning data into reliable products and delivering measurable impact through robust APIs and well-architected backends. As a founding engineer, I take ownership of system design, API development, and workflow automation, continuously improving performance, reliability, and developer experience.

Chidiebere Ejikonye

Web Developer, Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, +5

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I'm a Machine Learning Engineer and Backend Developer with a passion for building scalable systems and deploying ML solutions to production. I enjoy turning data into reliable products and delivering measurable impact through robust APIs and well-architected backends. As a founding engineer, I take ownership of system design, API development, and workflow automation, continuously improving performance, reliability, and developer experience.…I'm a Machine Learning Engineer and Backend Developer with a passion for building scalable systems and deploying ML solutions to production. I enjoy turning data into reliable products and delivering measurable impact through robust APIs and well-architected backends. As a founding engineer, I take ownership of system design, API development, and workflow automation, continuously improving performance, reliability, and developer experience.

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I’m a Machine Learning Engineer and Backend Developer with a passion for building scalable systems and deploying ML solutions to production. I enjoy turning data into reliable products and delivering measurable impact through robust APIs and well-architected backends.

As a founding engineer, I take ownership of system design, API development, and workflow automation, continuously improving performance, reliability, and developer experience.

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Work Experience

Machine Learning Engineer / Web Developer at Royal Tech Legacy

January 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build AI-powered and web-based solutions for clients; developed and deployed machine learning models within scalable back-end systems; built and maintained APIs and web applications for startups and SMEs.

ICT Intern (NYSC Corps Member) at EFCC, Abuja

February 1, 2025 - Present

Provided IT support, system maintenance, and basic network configuration; assisted in internal tool development and workflow automation; documented technical processes to improve departmental efficiency.

Machine Learning Engineer (Contract) at Loan Bank

November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Built machine learning models for loan default prediction; integrated Remita API for automated loan repayments; automated loan lifecycle management using Loan Disk software.

Senior Backend Engineer at Skileman

December 1, 2025 - Present

Designed scalable FastAPI backend architecture integrating AI services; Built secure RESTful APIs with JWT authentication; Optimized PostgreSQL queries reducing response time by 35%; Containerized services for cloud-ready deployment.

ML Engineer / Backend Developer at Royal Tech Legacy

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developed scalable inference APIs for real-time ML predictions; Integrated ML pipelines into fintech production systems; Automated backend workflows improving operational efficiency.

ML Engineer (Contract) at Loan Bank

November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Built loan default prediction model for credit risk assessment; Integrated predictive models into backend systems; Implemented Remita API for automated repayment workflows.

Senior Backend Engineer / AI Engineer at Skileman

December 1, 2025 - Present

Designed scalable backend architecture supporting AI-powered services using FastAPI and Python. Built APIs integrating machine learning models into production environments. Developed backend systems for AI automation workflows and intelligent data processing. Collaborated with engineering teams to translate product requirements into deployable AI solutions. Contributed to internal R&D by prototyping AI-powered tools and experimental ML systems.

Machine Learning Engineer / Backend Developer at Royal Tech Legacy

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developed machine learning inference APIs for real-time prediction services. Implemented predictive analytics systems including classification models for fintech use cases. Built data pipelines supporting automated model inference and analytics workflows. Integrated machine learning models into backend financial platforms.

Senior Backend Engineer (Founding Engineer) at Skileman

December 1, 2025 - Present

Led backend architecture design from the ground up as a founding engineer. Built scalable RESTful APIs using FastAPI and PostgreSQL. Integrated machine learning workflows into production systems. Implemented secure authentication (JWT, RBAC). Optimized database performance, reducing API response time by 35%. Containerized services using Docker.

ICT Intern (National Youth Service Corps – NYSC) at EFCC, Abuja

February 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Automated internal workflows using Python scripts. Assisted in development of internal tools and backend systems. Improved operational processes through automation.

Machine Learning Engineer – Loan Bank (Contract) at Loan Bank

November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Built loan default prediction models. Improved loan evaluation efficiency. Integrated Remita API for automated repayments. Developed backend endpoints for loan operations.