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Kingsley Eng

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Hello! I’m Kingsley Eng, based in Hamilton, New Zealand.

About

Hello! I’m Kingsley Eng, based in Hamilton, New Zealand. I recently completed a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Waikato and am actively building end-to-end AI pipelines with a focus on real-world impact. I’m friendly, motivated, and organised, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver robust software and AI solutions.

I currently work as an AI Engineer and Full-Stack Developer, and formerly worked as an IT Engineer. I automate and build CAD/workflow integrations, TTS, and production-ready APIs, with a passion for language technologies and data-driven decision making. I’m a fast learner who thrives under tight deadlines and enjoys sharing knowledge through training and public speaking.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 5 roles

Research Associate (Google-Funded Project) · University of WaikatoOct 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Continued development of the Waikato–Maniapoto Māori TTS as part of a Google-funded project. Designed and deployed a production-ready API to enable external integrations and programmatic access. Optimised inference speed and reliability for real-world usage. Built a standalone web platform (beyond Hugging Face) with improved UX and accessibility. Authored extension guidelines for dialectal variation and Māori–English code-switching (tag schema, phonological notes, and data standards).

IT Engineer · ExtecJan 2025 – Oct 2025 · 10 mos

Built C# and Python programs for automation of routine tasks, tailored to staff feedback. Managed hardware/software setups. Triaged L1/L2 incidents; reduced downtime. Created and maintained system images/software masters. Led Die Designer training sessions.

AI Engineer | Full-Stack Developer · ExtecJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Build .NET (C#) and Python internal applications and automation tools for CAD and Microsoft workflows (SolidWorks/Excel via COM interop). Build and maintain frontend stack for internal UIs and the public site. Routinely diagnose and resolve problems arising from workplace changes. OS/hardware upgrades and ensured backward compatibility for legacy software. Investigating utilization of deep learning for die-design automation.

Sessional Assistant — Computer Science · University of WaikatoOct 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo
Die Designer · ExtecJan 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Education

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence · University of Waikato2024 – 2025
Graduate Diploma of Computer Science · University of Waikato2023 – 2024

Certifications and awards

University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarship (2023–2024)2023 – 2024
University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarship (2024–2025)2024 – 2025
Tikanga in Technology (RA3: Indigenous Data in Artificial Intelligence) – Master’s Scholarship2024 – 2025
University of Waikato Research & Enterprise Grant – 111066 (Master’s Scholarship)2025

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