Amina Umar Faragai

Machine Learning Engineer | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

About

Passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven approaches to solve complex problems, I've immersed myself in diverse courses and projects that have honed my skills and knowledge in the field. Education and Specialisation: Completed rigorous coursework in deep machine learning, intelligent agent design, data mining, statistics for data science, project management, and research methodologies. Delved into fundamental concepts such as linear regression, clustering techniques, logistic regression, Gaussian Naive Bayes, neural networks, and more. Applied hands-on learning in practical scenarios including predictive modeling, route-finding agents, sentiment analysis, and project management methodologies. Highlights of Expertise: Deep Machine Learning: Explored multi-layer perceptrons, convolutional neural networks, and LSTM networks to understand the complexities of training deep networks and text generation. Intelligent Agent Design: Developed problem-solving agents using Unity and C#, specialising in route-finding algorithms and real-world AI applications. Data Mining and Informatics: Applied decision trees, clustering techniques, and sentiment analysis to extract insights from complex datasets, facilitating informed decision-making. Statistics in Data Science: Proficient in RStudio for exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, linear regression models, and inferential statistics. Project Management: Analysed real-world projects like the E-borders initiative to optimise outcomes through enhanced stakeholder communication, agile methodologies, and robust risk management. Research Methods: Equipped with a solid foundation in scientific inquiry, data analysis, and hypothesis formulation, essential for conducting rigorous research. Notable Project: Designed and implemented a conversational agent for the university using advanced generative AI and cloud solutions, aiming to enhance communication and engagement within the university community. Key Skills: Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Data Mining Statistical Analysis Project Management Research Methodologies Conversational AI Python, TensorFlow, Unity, C#, R, RStudio Passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI and data science, I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and collaboration drive meaningful impact. Let's connect to explore opportunities for transformative projects and collaborations!

Experience

  • ICT Support Assistant at National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
    Jan 2019 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Installed new softwires and updated existing ones to ensure system efficiency. • Provided system support to employees and troubleshooting of bugs in the systems. • Archiving customers’ data, minute of meetings and other confidential information on the system. • Provided real-time scheduling support by booking appointments and managing relationships with clients. • Managed and updated internal databases including employee information at NAFDAC Kano office.

  • Intern at Intense Computer Solution - Kano
    Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs

    • Worked alongside senior Networking engineer, to deliver assigned projects. • Processed documents in MS Office Suite. • Maintained hardware, software, and other systems. • Executed troubleshooting of systems.