Akuming Amoah

Software Engineer

Kumasi, Ghana

Summary

I have been working professionally in tech since 2020. And in that short time I have tackled various problems relating to natural language processing, machine learning, data analytics and software engineering. I have also used a wide range of tools in AWS including EC2, EMR, Dynamodb, Sagemaker, Lambda, S3, Amplify etc. I generally do want to know and learn a lot of things.

Languages:

English

Favorite Python Packages:

PIL os pandas boto3 time opencv numpy scikit-learn tensorflow

Experience

Junior Research Engineer | IT Consortium - Accra, Ghana (May 2020 - Present)

• Created a chatbot to automate microloan applications via WhatsApp.
• Prototyped a GPT-2 powered natural language query tool for government agency information.
• Researched and prototyped Neo4j graph analytics for fraud and anti-money laundering detection.
• Contributed to the backend and big data infrastructure of a smart camera application.
• Developed and optimized machine learning models for smart camera features, including face, vehicle, and license plate detection.
• Mentored and trained new team members, provided architectural consultation, and assisted with implementation.
• Implemented a touchless lecturer attendance solution using facial recognition and hand gestures, while addressing potential system vulnerabilities.

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Backend Development, Data Science, JavaScript, Machine Learning, ReactJS