David Okon

AI/Backend Engineer

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About

Highly skilled AI/Backend Engineer with a robust background in Python, Flask, Django, and FastAPI, specializing in developing scalable APIs, automating data processes, and implementing AI solutions. Proven ability to leverage cloud platforms (GCP, Azure) and data scraping techniques to extract insights and build high-performance applications, driving efficiency and enhancing business intelligence.

Work Experience

AI/Backend Engineer

HAIX

Jan 2022 - Jul 2024

London, England, UK

As an AI/Backend Engineer at HAIX, David Okon leads the development and testing of Python-based APIs for AI models, automates data processes, and conducts extensive web scraping for social media research.

  • Engineered and rigorously tested over 5 Python APIs, ensuring robust integration and optimal performance for AI model tasks.
  • Developed a Python-based automation program, significantly streamlining data labeling processes and enhancing efficiency for data annotation jobs.
  • Executed 3 comprehensive web scraping projects, successfully acquiring critical data for in-depth social media research and analysis.
  • Extracted over 4,000 dataset samples leveraging official APIs from Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook, providing extensive data for research initiatives.
  • Conducted thorough research and evaluation of diverse software products, recommending optimal solutions to enhance business operations and technological capabilities.

Education

Software Engineering- Python

ALTSCHOOL AFRICA

Above 90%

Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Courses

  • Designed and implemented a School Management API using Flask RESTful API and Swagger UI, enhancing system functionality and documentation.
  • Developed a comprehensive food delivery API, leveraging Flask RESTful API and Swagger UI for efficient service integration and clear API specifications.
  • Achieved an exceptional academic performance, securing an overall grade above 90% in the first semester.
  • Engineered a URL shortening application with Flask, improving user experience and link management efficiency.

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF UYO

Sep 2009 - Aug 2014

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, NG

Courses

  • Selected as one of two Google Student Ambassadors, leading campus initiatives and fostering technological engagement among students.
  • Awarded the prestigious Agbami Medical and Engineering Professional scholarship (AMEPS), recognizing outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential.
  • Maintained active student membership in the Nigerian Society of Engineers, contributing to professional development and networking within the engineering community.

Certificates

Software Engineering Virtual Experience Program

JPMorgan (via Forage)

Oct 2023

Backend - Python Certificate

ZURI

Jan 2022

AI Product Engineer Nanodegree

Udacity

Dec 2021

Azure AI Engineer Associate

Microsoft

Jan 2021

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • JavaScript

Web Frameworks & Libraries

  • Flask
  • Django
  • FastAPI

Web Technologies

  • HTML
  • CSS

Cloud Platforms

  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Azure

API Development

  • RESTful API
  • Swagger UI
  • API Testing

Data Engineering

  • Web Scraping
  • Data Automation
  • Data Labeling
  • Dataset Extraction

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

  • AI Model Tasks
  • AI Product Development
  • Model Training & Testing