I am a Machine Learning Engineer and Back-End Specialist with over 5 years of experience building AI-driven platforms, scalable back-end services, and deploying production-grade systems. I have a strong background in Python, FastAPI, AWS, and large language model infrastructure, with extensive GPU computing expertise using CUDA and ROCm for high-performance AI workloads. I am experienced in designing, developing, and deploying backend services focusing on high availability, fault tolerance, and security. I excel in integrating generative AI systems with real-world applications, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and collaborating across research and engineering teams. Through my roles, I have led and contributed to the development of various AI projects including transformer-based NLP systems, fraud detection models, and GPU-accelerated training infrastructure. I have also cultivated educational programs and mentored students in data science and programming, aligning with industry standards and practical applications. I am passionate about advancing AI capabilities and delivering innovative solutions that meet business and technical needs.

Sochukwu Nwokoye

I am a Machine Learning Engineer and Back-End Specialist with over 5 years of experience building AI-driven platforms, scalable back-end services, and deploying production-grade systems. I have a strong background in Python, FastAPI, AWS, and large language model infrastructure, with extensive GPU computing expertise using CUDA and ROCm for high-performance AI workloads. I am experienced in designing, developing, and deploying backend services focusing on high availability, fault tolerance, and security. I excel in integrating generative AI systems with real-world applications, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and collaborating across research and engineering teams. Through my roles, I have led and contributed to the development of various AI projects including transformer-based NLP systems, fraud detection models, and GPU-accelerated training infrastructure. I have also cultivated educational programs and mentored students in data science and programming, aligning with industry standards and practical applications. I am passionate about advancing AI capabilities and delivering innovative solutions that meet business and technical needs.

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I am a Machine Learning Engineer and Back-End Specialist with over 5 years of experience building AI-driven platforms, scalable back-end services, and deploying production-grade systems. I have a strong background in Python, FastAPI, AWS, and large language model infrastructure, with extensive GPU computing expertise using CUDA and ROCm for high-performance AI workloads. I am experienced in designing, developing, and deploying backend services focusing on high availability, fault tolerance, and security. I excel in integrating generative AI systems with real-world applications, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and collaborating across research and engineering teams.

Through my roles, I have led and contributed to the development of various AI projects including transformer-based NLP systems, fraud detection models, and GPU-accelerated training infrastructure. I have also cultivated educational programs and mentored students in data science and programming, aligning with industry standards and practical applications. I am passionate about advancing AI capabilities and delivering innovative solutions that meet business and technical needs.

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Work Experience

Faculty, Computer Science Department & Machine Learning Researcher at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria
September 1, 2022 - Present
Conducted and supervised research in LLM-based NLP, computer vision, and AI system engineering with GPU-accelerated training pipelines. Built and deployed custom transformer-based NLP systems for fraud detection and classification optimized with CUDA-PyTorch implementations. Implemented high-performance GPU computing solutions using CUDA and ROCm to reduce training times by 60%. Developed comprehensive curriculum for Programming II courses targeting advanced web and mobile development. Mentored students through data science capstone projects covering complete data lifecycle from collection to analysis, and designed ML curriculum aligned with industry tooling such as Docker, APIs, cloud platforms, and GPU computing fundamentals.
Software Developer at Envak Capital and Investment Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria
September 30, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Developed server-side modules and data modeling for a Tenant Management System. Created backend services with NestJS, TypeORM, and PostgreSQL that improved API performance by 40%. Optimized ML inference pipelines using CUDA-accelerated libraries for real-time financial data processing. Collaborated with frontend teams to build ReactJS components in TypeScript for SaaS application. Enhanced system monitoring and observability via Dockerized services to ensure high reliability. Created and consumed RESTful APIs and integrated third-party fintech tools with GPU-optimized AI model deployments. Participated in cross-functional AI model integration into production environment.
Corporate Strategy Intern at InfoWARE Limited, Lagos, Nigeria
October 31, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Developed and executed data-driven content strategies for digital platforms, leading to a 20% increase in online sales. Analyzed user engagement data to guide strategic promotional creation which boosted product awareness and customer engagement by 15%. Coordinated launch of "Grow MyKudi," a web-based trade simulation platform growing the user base by 30% within the first month.
Digital Transformation Intern at AXA Mansard, Lagos, Nigeria
September 30, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline the e-commerce platform, improving website load time by 30%. Analyzed user requirements and worked with the UX team to improve user experience. Contributed to platform performance enhancements and system optimization.

Education

M.Sc. in Data Science at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
B.Sc. in Information Science, Minor in Media Studies at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) Fundamentals of Accelerated Computing with CUDA
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Software & Internet

Experience Level

Expert
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