My expertise spans AI/ML engineering, full-stack development, and computer vision, with a focus on Large Language Models, RAG architectures, and data-driven decision making.

Saif Ullah

My expertise spans AI/ML engineering, full-stack development, and computer vision, with a focus on Large Language Models, RAG architectures, and data-driven decision making.

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My expertise spans AI/ML engineering, full-stack development, and computer vision, with a focus on Large Language Models, RAG architectures, and data-driven decision making.

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Work Experience

Data Science Team Lead at ili.digital
November 1, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Led and managed cross-functional teams of 15+ professionals, establishing MLOps practices and automated deployment pipelines to accelerate enterprise AI deployments. Drove technical strategy and architecture decisions for scalable AI solutions and coordinated stakeholder communications across project lifecycles.
Principal Data Scientist at ili.digital
November 1, 2021 - Present
Architected an enterprise RAG system processing 5000+ technical documents, MSDS sheets, and safety protocols, leveraging multi-modal architecture and custom embeddings on cloud platforms for 97% retrieval accuracy. Built a multi-modal NLP system to automate engineering reviews of client contract clauses using 5+ years of historical data to deliver precise feasibility assessments and compliance recommendations. Implemented an information extraction pipeline for a European insurer identifying 50+ entity types using dynamic few-shot prompting with Claude 3.5 Sonnet on AWS SageMaker, achieving 96% accuracy. Developed a BWA data extraction system for a financial institution using AWS Textract and NLP to compute carbon footprints per European emission standards, improving reporting accuracy. Led cross-functional teams to establish robust MLOps practices, accelerating delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
Computer Vision Engineer at ili.digital
November 1, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Developed an advanced computer vision application using OpenCV to detect tiles in building images with 99.2% accuracy, including edge detection, contour analysis, and morphological operations within a scalable framework. Implemented tile segmentation and real-time photorealistic repainting for image modification. Created a custom algorithm for automatic renovation cost estimation based on tile dimensions and paint choices. Wrote optimized C++ scripts for core image processing and integrated with iOS platforms for high-performance mobile execution and API interfacing. Designed a robust image processing pipeline to identify tile boundaries, compute surface areas, and apply realistic paint effects while preserving image quality.
Software Engineer at Infotechnologist.biz
September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Full-stack development: designed and developed scalable, maintainable, and efficient code for front-end and back-end systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into robust software solutions. Database management: implemented and maintained databases ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and integrity. Quality assurance: conducted thorough testing, engaged in code reviews to ensure quality and security. Technical documentation: created detailed documentation for software solutions to ensure clear communication and knowledge transfer.
Full Stack Developer & NLP Specialist at Fiverr
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Delivered 50+ projects spanning NLP, web development, and data analysis including sentiment analysis, text classification, and information extraction systems. Built enterprise Java-based applications with microservices architecture and scalable PHP backends with caching and load balancing. Implemented custom ML models for classification, clustering, and predictive analytics with real-time data processing. Maintained a 4.9/5 client satisfaction rating through technical excellence and on-time delivery.
AI Research Assistant at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
AI research focused on mobile platform integration and Android development, contributing to projects at the intersection of AI and mobile computing.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Master of Science, Computer Science at University of Central Punjab
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services