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Hi, I’m Octave Adama, a PMP-certified AI/ML Engineer and Applied Data Science Specialist. I design, deploy, and optimize large-scale LLM, RAG, and multi-agent AI solutions for complex enterprise environments, combining NLP expertise with cloud-native AI and MLOps to drive measurable business outcomes.
I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams and enjoy turning innovative AI concepts into scalable, reliable, and high-impact solutions that align technology with organizational strategy. I’m fluent in English and French and am committed to responsible AI practices and continuous learning.
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Work Experience
Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec (MTMD)
April 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025Designed and deployed NLP and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to optimize enterprise knowledge retrieval and contextualized response generation. Developed cloud-native AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Cognitive Services, and Azure Machine Learning, including training, evaluation, and deployment of models in production. Integrated hybrid RAG architectures combining FAISS / Vector Databases with Azure Cognitive Search, improving system accuracy and scalability. Automated data workflows via Python, advanced SQL, and Pandas, ensuring industrial-grade model lifecycle management. Adopted CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), enabling reproducibility and scalability of ML services. Collaborated cross-functionally with business analysts, developers, and project managers in an agile environment to deliver impactful AI-driven solutions.
AI Data Analyst – NLP & Sustainable Data at Université Laval
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Conducted advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) to extract meaningful insights from unstructured text data. Participated in training and fine-tuning BERT and LLMs to improve contextual text understanding and generation. Analyzed sustainability-related datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and opportunities using advanced data exploration techniques. Built interactive dashboards to visualize sustainability KPIs and present actionable insights to stakeholders. Contributed to reproducible data pipelines (Python, SQL, Jupyter) integrated with BI teams for decision-making support.
Data Analyst – Service Intelligence (Student Role) at Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Analyzed requests and verified sensitive health data to assess eligibility for medical coverage. Prepared analytical reports supporting strategic decision-making in healthcare insurance. Improved internal processes by identifying automation opportunities and streamlining workflows. Collaborated with multiple departments to resolve complex issues while ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Software Developer / Programmer Analyst at ITplex Consult
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Analyzed business needs, wrote detailed specifications, and developed tailored web applications. Delivered and maintained software solutions, ensuring corrective and evolutionary maintenance. Optimized algorithms and SQL Server databases (SSIS, SSRS) to improve system efficiency. Managed application troubleshooting and performance optimization for enterprise clients. Supported delivery of solutions aligned with client KPIs and IT governance requirements.
AI Data Analyst – NLP & Sustainable Data at Université Laval (Internship)
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Conducted advanced NLP to extract meaningful insights from unstructured text. Trained and fine-tuned BERT and LLMs to improve contextual text understanding and generation. Analyzed sustainability datasets to identify patterns and opportunities; built interactive dashboards to visualize KPIs and support decision-making. Contributed to reproducible data pipelines (Python, SQL, Jupyter) integrated with BI teams.
Data Analyst – Service Intelligence (Student Role) at Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Analyzed requests and verified sensitive health data to assess eligibility for medical coverage. Prepared analytical reports to support strategic decision-making. Improved internal processes by identifying automation opportunities and streamlining workflows. Collaborated with multiple departments to resolve complex issues while ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Software Developer / Programmer Analyst at ITplex Consult
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021Analyzed business needs, wrote detailed specifications, and developed tailored web applications. Delivered and maintained software solutions; optimized algorithms and SQL Server databases (SSIS, SSRS). Managed application troubleshooting and performance optimization for enterprise clients. Supported delivery of solutions aligned with client KPIs and IT governance requirements.
NLP / Text Classification – SDG Indicator Detection at Université Laval (Academic Internship)
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Developed a text classification pipeline to identify and categorize key indicators related to the 17 UN SDGs. Applied NLP, fine-tuned BERT, and advanced feature engineering; delivered actionable insights through interactive Power BI dashboards.
Education
Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence at Université Laval
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering at Institut Polytechnique DEFITECH
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence at Université Laval
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering at Institut Polytechnique DEFITECH
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025Applied Data Science: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making
January 1, 2025 - November 13, 2025Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025Applied Data Science: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making
January 1, 2025 - November 13, 2025Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025Industry Experience
Government, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Transportation & Logistics
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