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About Me

AI/ML Engineer with 4+ years of experience building production AI systems across LLM applications, RAG pipelines, and predictive modeling. Building intelligent systems and innovative solutions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and software engineering.

AI & Machine Learning

Expertise in developing and deploying machine learning models, natural language processing, and computer vision systems.

Software Development

Full-stack development with modern frameworks and languages, focusing on scalable and maintainable code.

Data Engineering

Building robust data pipelines, ETL processes, and data storage solutions for AI and analytics applications.

Chatbots & AI Agents

Designing and implementing conversational AI agents, virtual assistants, and intelligent chatbots for enterprise applications.

Technical Skills

  • Programming:Python, JavaScript, C#
  • AI & ML:TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, scikit-learn, Transformers, Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI APIs, Qdrant
  • Backend:FastAPI, .NET, REST APIs, Microservices, Async (asyncio), WebSockets, Redis, Firebase, JWT
  • MLOps & Tools:Docker, Docker Compose, Git, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Model Deployment, Model Monitoring, ETL Pipelines, Linux
  • Cloud:AWS (Lambda, S3, Bedrock), Microsoft Azure, GCP (Cloud Run, Functions, Firebase, Firestore, VMs)
  • Methodologies:Agile, Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Experience & Education

My professional journey in artificial intelligence and software development.

AI Engineer & Product Lead

eDATA Information Technology

Dubai, UAE

Jan 2023 - Present

  • Built a real-time AI voice & avatar agent (POC) using LiveKit and ElevenLabs, designing the full STT -> LLM -> TTS pipeline.
  • Architected a multi-agent LLM platform (Orchestrator, FAQ RAG Agent, Auditor Agent) with Python and FastAPI for insurance support workflows.
  • Designed a production WhatsApp AI assistant that automated policy issuance using OCR, metadata validation, and LLM reasoning.
  • Collaborated with insurance clients to gather requirements, define workflows, and translate business rules into conversational logic.
  • Implemented semantic retrieval with OpenAI embeddings + Qdrant vector search and confidence-threshold fallbacks to reduce hallucinations.
  • Engineered LLM routing and audit guardrails (FAQ vs DIRECT, APPROVE/REJECT) to improve answer quality and governance.
  • Fine-tuned models and crafted domain prompts, improving response accuracy by 40%.
  • Built modular AI backends with FastAPI + Docker, reducing integration time by 50% and enabling zero-downtime releases via GitHub Actions.
  • Developed vehicle valuation models to improve pricing accuracy for underwriting and quoting use cases.
  • Created a VIN decoding model using XGBoost and Random Forest, reducing VIN metadata errors by 20% and support tickets by 40%.
  • Built scalable ETL pipelines with .NET and SQL Server (views, triggers, indexes), improving uptime to 99.9%.

Software Engineer

SARL Developily

Oran, Algeria

Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Developed 20+ branded AR filters with Spark AR, increasing client social engagement by 40%.
  • Led a 3-person team to deliver a React + Node.js web application, reducing manual operations by 30%.
  • Built a C# RFID desktop application (Pacha Alert) to track 30K+ hotel inventory items.
  • Delivered multi-platform solutions across AR, web, and desktop systems to improve client efficiency.
  • Collaborated with product and design teams in an Agile workflow, accelerating prototype-to-delivery cycles by 50%.
  • Translated business requirements into production-ready features with a focus on usability, performance, and maintainability.

Certifications

Professional certifications and specialized training that validate my expertise.

Machine Learning in Production

DeepLearning.AI

DeepLearning.AI

February 2026

Professional certification focused on deploying and operating machine learning systems in production.

MLOps
Deployment
Monitoring
+1 more
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Agentic AI

DeepLearning.AI

DeepLearning.AI

November 2025

Certification covering agentic AI concepts and practical applications in modern AI systems.

Agentic AI
LLMs
AI Systems
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Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

DeepLearning.AI

DeepLearning.AI

November 2025

Certification in supervised machine learning with a focus on regression and classification techniques.

Supervised Learning
Regression
Classification
+1 more
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Data Science, Data Analytics & Machine Learning Professional

LISRC

LISRC

December 2023

Professional certification in data science, data analytics, and machine learning.

Data Science
Data Analytics
Machine Learning
+1 more
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Data Science and Machine Learning

Dubai Knowledge

Dubai Knowledge

December 2023

Training certification covering applied data science and machine learning concepts.

Data Science
Machine Learning
Python
+1 more
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Data Science, Data Analytics and Machine Learning

Immersive Business Training DMCC

Immersive Business Training DMCC

December 2023

Professional certification focused on data science, data analytics, and machine learning.

Data Science
Data Analytics
Machine Learning
+1 more
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Get In Touch

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Contact Information

Email

salimloudev@gmail.com

Phone

+971 502481693

Location

Dubai, UAE

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