OCR Fine-Tuning for Low-Quality Number Plate Recognition
Achieved a 50% increase in OCR accuracy for low-quality number plates
AI Engineer
Available for part-time
Bio
Usama N. is a highly skilled Machine Learning Engineer, Data Annotation Manager, and Computer Vision Specialist with over four years of diverse experience across end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, model development and fine-tuning, computer vision, data annotation, quality assurance, workflow optimization, process automation, data preprocessing and analysis, generative AI technologies, MLOps, and cross-functional team leadership. He brings advanced programming proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and C++, and is adept…
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PythonC++KubernetesPyTorchGitMongoDBSQLBashJava
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Projects
Bike Lane Detection
Designed and implemented data annotation pipelines using CVAT
Machine Learning Algorithms for Breast Cancer Dataset
Managed end-to-end data preparation and annotation processes
Data Preparation for Florence 2 Fine-Tuning
Orchestrated the end-to-end data preparation for fine-tuning Florence models, curating and annotating image datasets; boosted model accuracy by 20% and boosted data delivery efficiency by 30%.
Experience
AI Data Scientist
The Value Engineering· OtherMay 2025 — Jan 2026- Model Development: Built and integrated computer vision models with MCP and LLMs
- Data Pipeline Automation: Developed automated pipelines for data preprocessing
- Data Oversight: Managed raw data preprocessing and annotation conversion
- Collaboration: Worked with cross-functional teams for model alignment
- Scalable AI Solutions: Delivered modular AI components using CV and LLMs
MCPLLMsAI Data Preparation
Pabolo.aiFeb 2025 — May 2025- Structured and validated raw datasets for model fine-tuning
- Conducted data integrity checks for LLM and CV pipelines
- Collaborated with core ML teams for data formatting alignment
AI Data Annotation Team Lead
Horizon Tech ServicesOct 2023 — Feb 2025- Annotation Workflow Optimization: Streamlined workflows and designed quality control pipelines
- Team Leadership: Coached and managed a team of 10+ trainee engineers
- Project Coordination: Managed multiple annotation projects simultaneously
- Training Development: Conducted hands-on training sessions
- Process Documentation: Documented annotation workflows and best practices
Machine Learning Engineer
LazyLister.aiDec 2022 — Jun 2023- Data Readiness: Directed and supervised data annotators for instance segmentation models
- Model Deployment: Implemented and optimized machine learning workflows
- Technical Support: Provided guidance on troubleshooting data-related challenges
- Pipeline Integration: Collaborated with developers for annotation workflow integration
- Best Practices Advocacy: Promoted adoption of industry-standard best practices
AI Trainee Engineer
DarvisOct 2021 — Dec 2022- Data Preparation: Annotated raw data for computer vision models
- Annotation Proficiency: Delivered high-quality annotations
- Workflow Improvement: Supported senior engineers in enhancing workflows
- Tool Familiarity: Gained proficiency in industry-standard tools
- Quality Assurance: Conducted reviews of annotated datasets
Education
Master of Sciences in Data Science
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, PakistanIslamabad, Pakistan2020 — 2023Bachelor of Sciences in Mathematics
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, PakistanIslamabad, Pakistan2016 — 2020
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Bio
Usama N. is a highly skilled Machine Learning Engineer, Data Annotation Manager, and Computer Vision Specialist with over four years of diverse experience across end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, model development and fine-tuning, computer vision, data annotation, quality assurance, workflow optimization, process automation, data preprocessing and analysis, generative AI technologies, MLOps, and cross-functional team leadership. He brings advanced programming proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and C++, and is adept…
- Projects completed4
- Hourly rate
- 3-4 years experience
- Islamabad
- Member since Mar 2026
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Expertise
PythonC++KubernetesPyTorchGitMongoDBSQLBashJava
Video Intro
Assessments
Projects
OCR Fine-Tuning for Low-Quality Number Plate Recognition
Achieved a 50% increase in OCR accuracy for low-quality number plates
Bike Lane Detection
Designed and implemented data annotation pipelines using CVAT
Machine Learning Algorithms for Breast Cancer Dataset
Managed end-to-end data preparation and annotation processes
Data Preparation for Florence 2 Fine-Tuning
Orchestrated the end-to-end data preparation for fine-tuning Florence models, curating and annotating image datasets; boosted model accuracy by 20% and boosted data delivery efficiency by 30%.
Experience
AI Data Scientist
The Value Engineering· OtherMay 2025 — Jan 2026- Model Development: Built and integrated computer vision models with MCP and LLMs
- Data Pipeline Automation: Developed automated pipelines for data preprocessing
- Data Oversight: Managed raw data preprocessing and annotation conversion
- Collaboration: Worked with cross-functional teams for model alignment
- Scalable AI Solutions: Delivered modular AI components using CV and LLMs
MCPLLMsAI Data Preparation
Pabolo.aiFeb 2025 — May 2025- Structured and validated raw datasets for model fine-tuning
- Conducted data integrity checks for LLM and CV pipelines
- Collaborated with core ML teams for data formatting alignment
AI Data Annotation Team Lead
Horizon Tech ServicesOct 2023 — Feb 2025- Annotation Workflow Optimization: Streamlined workflows and designed quality control pipelines
- Team Leadership: Coached and managed a team of 10+ trainee engineers
- Project Coordination: Managed multiple annotation projects simultaneously
- Training Development: Conducted hands-on training sessions
- Process Documentation: Documented annotation workflows and best practices
Machine Learning Engineer
LazyLister.aiDec 2022 — Jun 2023- Data Readiness: Directed and supervised data annotators for instance segmentation models
- Model Deployment: Implemented and optimized machine learning workflows
- Technical Support: Provided guidance on troubleshooting data-related challenges
- Pipeline Integration: Collaborated with developers for annotation workflow integration
- Best Practices Advocacy: Promoted adoption of industry-standard best practices
AI Trainee Engineer
DarvisOct 2021 — Dec 2022- Data Preparation: Annotated raw data for computer vision models
- Annotation Proficiency: Delivered high-quality annotations
- Workflow Improvement: Supported senior engineers in enhancing workflows
- Tool Familiarity: Gained proficiency in industry-standard tools
- Quality Assurance: Conducted reviews of annotated datasets
Education
Master of Sciences in Data Science
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, PakistanIslamabad, Pakistan2020 — 2023Bachelor of Sciences in Mathematics
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, PakistanIslamabad, Pakistan2016 — 2020
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