Machine Learning Engineer/Data Scientist

Hi, I'm Qudirah

I don't just train models, I domesticate them. Currently exploring AI agents and their applications in real-world scenarios. From credit scoring to grant matching, I make spreadsheets jealous.

AI for Africa Hackathon 2024 Winner
Qudirah Alimi - Machine Learning Engineer

About Me

Passionate about turning data into actionable insights and building ML systems that create real impact.

Technical Expertise

I specialize in building machine learning systems that don't just perform, they serve. From credit risk models that catch defaulters before they ghost, to grant-matching engines that save organizations hours of human effort, I design solutions that work in the real world, under real constraints. My toolbelt includes Python, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, and a fondness for Dockerizing everything I can get my hands on. Whether it's fine-tuning GPTs or wrangling 70,000+ rows of grant data, I engineer with purpose, not just pipelines.

Python
PostgreSQL
Pandas
NumPy
Matplotlib
Seaborn
Scikit-Learn
TensorFlow
NLTK
Tableau
PowerBI
AWS
Docker
Flask
FastAPI
MLFlow
Streamlit
Git
GitHub

Beyond the Code

I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and building community. I've spoken at DevFest Ilorin 2024, Women Techmakers, and Google Developer Student Clubs, reaching 100+ participants. I also contribute to open-source projects like NetworkX, managing 30+ pull requests.

AI for Africa Hackathon 2024 Winner (SkinFix)
Open-source contributor to NetworkX (30+ PRs)
Speaker at tech conferences and workshops
Loves Korean dramas and reading books
BSC Computer Science, University of Ilorin

Writing & Speaking

Sharing knowledge through articles, workshops, and conference talks. Read more on Medium.

Article

10 Portfolio Projects you can try as an entry-level Data Analyst/Scientist

Looking at how I started and how my growth has been honestly exponential, I have God ofc to thank and my love for projects. Best believe if I learn how to spell 'A' I will enter a spelling bee competition. I constantly set myself up (I regret it sometimes) which has made...

Oct 20247 min read
Article

Six Months as a Machine Learning Engineer: What do you need to hear?

Around July last year, I got a role as a machine learning engineer, and since then, I paused my writing, but now I am ready to share my experience so far. I will do this in the form of an interview using some questions I have gotten over time.

Jan 20249 min read
Talk
at Build with AI 2025 - Google Developer Groups, University of Ilorin

Movie Recommendation System in 30 Minutes

Presented a hands-on workshop at Build with AI 2025, demonstrating how to build a practical movie recommendation system from scratch. Covered collaborative filtering, content-based approaches, and real-world implementation strategies for Google Developer Groups audience.

Dec 2024

Let's Connect

Whether you're looking to collaborate on ML projects, discuss opportunities, or chat about the latest in AI, I'd love to hear from you.