Jason Quist

AI Researcher | Software Engineer

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Profile Summary

AI Researcher and Python Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience, focused on practical impactful solutions and continuous technological advancement as a thought leader. Driven by curiosity and passion, striving to push the boundaries of deep learning and reinforcement learning. Open-minded, teachable, and adaptable to industry trends, readily prepared to relocate for opportunities that demand keen engagement and innovation.

Professional Experience

University of Ghana

Feb 2024 - Present

Artificial Intelligence Researcher

Ghana

  • Co-founded a new focused research lab at the university of Ghana to scale our Gait Analysis research.
  • Conducting deep learning research in computer vision, establishing a GAIT analysis framework for security applications, utilized by multiple industry partners.
  • Developing advanced deep learning models for image analysis, achieving a 93.42% improvement in model accuracy over existing benchmarks.
  • Processing and managing extensive 2D and 3D datasets, enhancing neural network training efficiency by 92%.
  • Innovating CNN architectures, which enhanced image classification accuracy by 87.74% and pattern recognition speed by 73.68%.
  • Accurately identifying subjects in impossible situations where there are up to 80% occlusions.
  • Collaborating with over 10 academic and industry leaders to adapt deep learning research for practical security solutions.

CodSoft

Dec 2023 - Mar 2024

Artificial Intelligence Engineer Intern

India

  • Developed a general-purpose chatbot that processes user queries, analyzes context, and provides accurate responses, reducing average response time by 6 hours.
  • Implemented a facial recognition algorithm with a 95% accuracy rate to scan and identify authorized personnel, preventing unauthorized access on company facilities.
  • Enhanced user experience of a personalized recommendation system, resulting in a 30% rise in user engagement and a 15% increase in sales conversions.
  • Developed an image captioning algorithm that provides clear, descriptive captions, resulting in enhanced website accessibility for visually impaired users.

OMAC Synergy Africa

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

Software Engineer

South Africa

  • Lead as a Software Engineer, ensuring optimal website performance and enhancing client engagement through strategic design and functionality improvements.
  • Leveraged team collaboration to conduct thorough testing and refinement of responsiveness website design, achieving a 30% increase in mobile user engagement.
  • Spearheaded multi-department coordination to identify key features, security, and coding requirements, resulting in a 20% boost in website functionality and user experience.

The Prairie Concept

Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

Software Engineer

Accra, Ghana

  • Debugged and optimized the full website stack, yielding a 48% increase in customer conversion rates.
  • Redesigned the website interface, achieving a 23% increase in user engagement metrics.
  • Managed domain names and server hosting, maintaining uninterrupted website functionality.
  • Delivered project milestones and updates on schedule, ensuring adherence to deadlines and maintaining project timelines.

2Pi Real Intelligence

Jan 2022 - June 2022

Research Software Engineer Intern

Accra, Ghana

  • Co-spearheaded successful and innovative projects, leveraging advanced technical and collaborative problem-solving skills resulting in an annual turnover of $1.2M for a client.
  • Deployed an HR system for a client, streamlining their employee management processes, resulting in a 60% improvement in organizational efficiency and HR operations.
  • Improved functionality and optimized operational speed of a Point of Sale system, yielding a 237% increase in payment processing time.
  • Leveraged collaborative teamwork and effective communication, resulting in a 40% increase in company's overall internal productivity, yielding sales exceeding 500%.

Freelance

Feb 2019 - Mar 2022

Software Engineer

Accra, Ghana

  • Developed responsive websites and e-commerce platforms for clients, boosting user engagement and sales by 40%.
  • Automated backend data processing with Python, saving clients an average of 15 hours of manual work weekly.
  • Provided ongoing technical support and maintenance, ensuring 90% uptime for client applications.
  • Implemented RESTful APIs for backend data management, enhancing system reliability and reducing response time by 50%.

Technical Proficiencies

Programming Languages

Python Bash JavaScript C C++ HTML5 CSS3


AI/ML & Data Science



PyTorch
SciKit-Learn
NumPy
Keras
SpaCy
OpenAI
LLMOps
GPU Acceleration



DevOps & Cloud



Docker
GCP
AWS
Nginx
Linux
Ubuntu Server


Databases



MongoDB
Redis
MySQL
PostgreSQL
SQL



Web Development



Flask
jQuery
AJAX
RESTful API


IDEs & Tools



IntelliJ
EMACS
Vim
VSCode
Jupyter



Version Control



Git
GitHub



Education

ALX - Holberton School

Computer Software Engineering and Applied Artificial Intelligence

Graduation: Mar 2024

Volunteering Experience & Achievement



CTVET


Jul 2024 - present

Ghana



  • Handpicked to design Ghana's first tertiary AI curriculum, impacting future generations of AI talent.




Deep Learning IndabaX Ghana


Dec 2023 - present

Ghana



  • Leading and organizing engaging AI workshops, hackathons, and conferences, while also mentoring and supporting aspiring AI/ML enthusiasts and researchers.

  • Advocating for AI through hands-on involvement in health AI research, content creation, and promoting the mission and objectives of Deep Learning IndabaX Ghana to a broader audience.

  • Volunteered as a Research Engineer to develop a framework to safely augment health data with 90%+ accuracy and reliability, solving the issue of data scarcity on the African continent.




Google Developers Group Accra


Oct 2022 - present

Accra, Ghana



  • Public Speaker on Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning.

  • Conducting practical AI and Python tutorials with Google's #BuildWithAI initiative at the Google Office & universities.



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