I'm Faris Abdul Sukkur, a Backend and AI/ML Engineer with hands-on experience building machine learning models, automation pipelines, and end-to-end AI workflows using Python. I am skilled in computer vision, LLM integration, model deployment, and performance monitoring, and I enjoy turning complex data challenges into scalable, production-ready solutions. I have worked with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and stacks like FastAPI and Docker to deliver robust AI tools, optimize models, automate training pipelines, and monitor performance in production environments. I have translated real-world security and surveillance challenges into robust AI solutions, including a number plate recognition system using YOLOv8. I am also open to frontend projects and collaborations. I've built back-end and ML systems in industry settings, including billing and management, data analytics for customers, and automated NLP pipelines. I'm passionate about learning, collaboration, and delivering reliable, maintainable AI systems that help organizations make data-driven decisions.

Faris Abdul Sukkur

I'm Faris Abdul Sukkur, a Backend and AI/ML Engineer with hands-on experience building machine learning models, automation pipelines, and end-to-end AI workflows using Python. I am skilled in computer vision, LLM integration, model deployment, and performance monitoring, and I enjoy turning complex data challenges into scalable, production-ready solutions. I have worked with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and stacks like FastAPI and Docker to deliver robust AI tools, optimize models, automate training pipelines, and monitor performance in production environments. I have translated real-world security and surveillance challenges into robust AI solutions, including a number plate recognition system using YOLOv8. I am also open to frontend projects and collaborations. I've built back-end and ML systems in industry settings, including billing and management, data analytics for customers, and automated NLP pipelines. I'm passionate about learning, collaboration, and delivering reliable, maintainable AI systems that help organizations make data-driven decisions.

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I’m Faris Abdul Sukkur, a Backend and AI/ML Engineer with hands-on experience building machine learning models, automation pipelines, and end-to-end AI workflows using Python. I am skilled in computer vision, LLM integration, model deployment, and performance monitoring, and I enjoy turning complex data challenges into scalable, production-ready solutions. I have worked with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and stacks like FastAPI and Docker to deliver robust AI tools, optimize models, automate training pipelines, and monitor performance in production environments. I have translated real-world security and surveillance challenges into robust AI solutions, including a number plate recognition system using YOLOv8. I am also open to frontend projects and collaborations.

I’ve built back-end and ML systems in industry settings, including billing and management, data analytics for customers, and automated NLP pipelines. I’m passionate about learning, collaboration, and delivering reliable, maintainable AI systems that help organizations make data-driven decisions.

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Work Experience

Backend Engineer at Toggle Labs (Freelance)
June 18, 2025 - Present
Built Python-driven data processing and automation pipelines supporting AI-enabled backend systems. Developed utilities to ingest, clean, transform, and join data from APIs, logs, and databases. Implemented FastAPI-based services to expose data processing and AI workflows as reusable APIs. Designed secure backend components with access control and data integrity considerations. Automated reporting and workflow orchestration using n8n, reducing manual effort by ~60%.
Data Scientist Intern at Future Optima IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
July 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Built end-to-end data pipelines in Python for reading, cleaning, transforming, and analyzing customer and operational datasets (CSVs, databases). Applied scikit-learn models (classification and regression) with proper train/test splits, evaluation metrics, and error analysis. Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) using pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, and seaborn to identify patterns and performance gaps. Designed Python-based tools for data processing, feature engineering, and model evaluation. Worked with senior engineers to refine evaluation criteria and model benchmarking workflows.
Backend Engineer at Toggle Labs
July 1, 2025 - Present
Developed backend architecture for Alwan BMS using HonoJS, ORPC, TypeScript, and Node.js with focus on scalable API workflows supporting AI integrations. Built real-time data streaming pipelines using Server-Sent Events (SSE) and Node.js Event Emitters, enabling instant client updates and improved system responsiveness. Integrated authentication and access control using Better Auth and modern security patterns. Built internal automation scripts in Python and JavaScript for data processing, logging, and analytics—enabling seamless consumption of AI/ML model outputs.
Backend Engineer at Toggle Labs
July 1, 2015 - Present
Developed backend services for Alwan BMS, a large-scale billing and management system, using HonoJS, ORPC, Node.js, and TypeScript, ensuring scalable and efficient API performance. Built real-time data streaming pipelines using Server-Sent Events (SSE) and Node.js Event Emitters, enabling instant client updates and improved system responsiveness. Integrated authentication and access control using Better Auth and modern security patterns.

Education

Bachelor of Technology at MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram, Kerala (APJ Abdul Kalam University)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Technology at MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram, Kerala (APJ Abdul Kalam University)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Technology in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram, Kerala (APJ Abdul Kalam University)
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor of Technology in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram, Kerala (APJ Abdul Kalam University)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Technology in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram, Kerala (APJ Abdul Kalam University)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Professional Programming and Diploma at 42 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram, Kerala (APJ Abdul Kalam University)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
C Based Professional Programming and Diploma at 42 AbuDhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
January 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram, Kerala (APJ Abdul Kalam University)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
C Based Professional Programming and Diploma at 42 AbuDhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
January 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026

Qualifications

1 Million Prompters - Prompt Engineering for AI Systems
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Machine Learning Specialization – Udemy (Krish Naik)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Google AI Agent Intensive Course
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
1 Million Prompters - Prompt Engineering for AI Systems
January 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026
Machine Learning Specialization – Udemy (Krish Naik)
January 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026
Google AI Agent Intensive Course
January 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026
1 Million Prompters - Prompt Engineering for AI Systems
January 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026
Machine Learning Specialization – Udemy (Krish Naik)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Google AI Agent Intensive Course – Google
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Government, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Education