<aside> 🎨 Hello! I'm Declan Kintu, an AI/ML & Software Engineer in Toronto, Canada. A seasoned AI/ML and full-stack software engineer with over 5 years of experience in Fintech. I have a strong background in object-oriented programming and specialise in developing APIs, AI/ML, Web, and Mobile applications. I graduated with honours in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering, and I bring fresh insights and innovative solutions to complex challenges. I am proficient in UI/UX design and focused on enhancing user experiences.

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🥋 About Me

I'm a leader, a creative thinker, a problem solver, and an avid learner, always exploring new trends and techniques in computer software. When I'm not writing code, you can find me in the dojo practising my Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu or in a quiet place plucking away at my guitar.

💼 Experience

AI Resident, Apziva. 11/2024 – Present

• Designed and implemented generative AI solutions, leveraging GPT-4, PyTorch, Docker and Azure for enterprise-scenario projects.
• Designed, trained, and deployed bespoke deep learning models, leveraging Transformers, Diffusion Models, and Reinforcement Learning to address complex challenges in multimodal datasets.
• Developed scalable data pipelines and integrated model inference into PySpark workflows, ensuring seamless interaction with large datasets.
• Delivered client-facing and internal AI applications, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.

Software Engineering Instructor, Refactory Academy. 03/2023 – 12/2024

• Researched and created lesson plans for Source Code Refactoring and Object-Oriented Programming in Python and JavaScript to five cohorts.
• Guided working in scrum project teams for five cohorts.
• Demonstrated technical application of writing, organising, and practising real-world scenarios.

Applications Developer, Standard Bank Group. 11/2020 – 08/2023

• Maintained and developed solutions for the Agent Banking platform, facilitating seamless inter-banking transactions nationwide.
• Created API documentation for third-party services to integrate with bank APIs.
• Integrated external APIs such as identification and payment APIs into the bank's digital ecosystem, enhancing functionality and efficiency.
• Migrated over three hundred applications to Azure and AWS Linux servers and PostgreSQL databases, improving scalability and reliability.
• Designed, developed, and implemented disaster/risk mitigation and recovery plans for all digital payment applications.
• Developed and maintained over ten web and mobile applications using Django, React, and Kotlin.