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I’m Yerzhigit Ussunov, a ML engineer focused on fintech and risk analytics. I design and deploy PD/LGD models using XGBoost, CatBoost, and OLS, delivering business-focused insights.
I automate end-to-end model pipelines with Python, SQL, and Hadoop, and I work with MLflow, DVC, Airflow, and Docker to ship reliable data products while aligning analytics with business goals.
Experience Level
Language
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelancer at Self-employed
June 1, 2025 - PresentDesigning and developing PostgreSQL databases with data normalization and cleaning; Writing Python scripts for automated report generation.
Senior Risk Analyst at Home Credit Bank Kazakhstan
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Developed and optimized PD and anti-phishing models with XGBoost and CatBoost, improving Gini by 8–12%. Automated feature pipelines and predictions using Python, SQL, and Hadoop. Conducted a time series forecast of macro factors for a 30-day risk assessment.
System Analyst / Python Developer at Central Securities Depository
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024Designed API structure, collected business requirements, and supported testing. Built a Python prototype for the income distribution on Flask, later migrated to Java stack. Assisted in incident resolution through SQL log analysis and backend diagnostics.
Chief Modeling Specialist at Eurasian Bank
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Automated PD/LGD calculations with Python, reducing time from hours to minutes. Built OLS-based macromodels for state audit compliance with automated feature and lag search.
Intern, Banking Analytics Department at Agency for Regulation and Development of Financial Market
January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022Estimated borrower provisions and performed scenario-based stress testing with Plotly visualizations.
IT Manager at Al-Saqr Finance
November 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020Administrated Linux/Windows servers, SIP telephony, VPN, NAS, and server restoration. Developed Python scripts for employee attendance tracking.
Education
MBA at Narxoz University
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022BEng at Almaty University of Energy and Communications
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2017Qualifications
Industry Experience
Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education
Experience Level
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