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
HAIX
|AI/Backend Engineer
London, England, UK
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Summary
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.
Highlights
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
ALTSCHOOL AFRICA
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Diploma
Software Engineering- Python
Grade: Above 90%
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.
UNIVERSITY OF UYO
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Bachelor of Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
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
Issued By
JPMorgan (via Forage)
Backend - Python Certificate
Issued By
ZURI
AI Product Engineer Nanodegree
Issued By
Udacity
Azure AI Engineer Associate
Issued By
Microsoft
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.