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Edidiong David Ibokete

I build data, machine learning, and AI systems that connect analytical rigor with practical decision-making.

I am Edidiong David Ibokete, also known as Eddie. I am a data science and AI/ML professional with experience across data analytics, machine learning, statistical research, business intelligence, data systems, and applied AI engineering.

My work is strongest where research depth and practical system-building meet. I enjoy translating complex data problems into reliable workflows, models, algorithms, and intelligent systems that can be evaluated, maintained, and used in real-world settings.

Building reliable systems from data, models, statistical reasoning, and real-world requirements.

I am building a career at the intersection of data science, machine learning, AI engineering, and applied research.

My experience includes machine learning workflows, statistical modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems, data engineering and validation, business intelligence, geospatial analytics, forecasting, cloud AI development, and research computing.

Across my work, I focus on three things: understanding the problem clearly, building a defensible technical solution, and evaluating whether that solution works reliably in practice.

01

Applied Machine Learning

Predictive modeling, anomaly detection, forecasting, model comparison, explainability, and performance evaluation.

02

Research-Driven AI

Statistical learning, concentration inequalities, dependable AI, reproducible experimentation, and rigorous validation.

03

Data and Decision Systems

Data quality, ETL, business intelligence, algorithmic workflows, cloud systems, and decision-support applications.

From reliable data systems to evaluation-driven applied AI.

My career has developed through a connected sequence of data systems, analytics, machine learning, statistical research, and AI engineering.

01

Data Systems

I began by working with databases, structured and geospatial data, secure access, query performance, reporting pipelines, and data integrity.

02

Analytics and Business Intelligence

My work expanded into ETL automation, institutional analytics, validation workflows, dashboard development, and stakeholder reporting.

03

Machine Learning

I moved into predictive modeling, forecasting, classification, anomaly detection, model comparison, explainability, and business impact.

04

Statistical Research

My cybersecurity research connects probability theory, concentration inequalities, statistical learning, and certified anomaly detection.

05

Applied AI Engineering

Project Ariel brings my interests together through knowledge-base engineering, embedding retrieval, grounded generation, evaluation workflows, feedback analysis, and cloud deployment.

About three years of focused experience across analytics, data systems, machine learning, and applied AI-related work.

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025 Chicago, Illinois

Center for Research Libraries

Algorithm & Data Engineer Intern

Worked on workflow optimization and allocation-system design across 19 research institutions. I prepared and validated institutional data, supported structured matching and allocation logic, evaluated assignment behavior, developed diagnostics, and translated operational requirements into implementation-ready analytical workflows.

Related work: Reciprocal Resource Matching
Aug 2024 – Dec 2025 Buffalo, New York

Canisius University

Graduate Assistant, Data Analytics & Reporting

Supported institutional analytics, enrollment reporting, ETL automation, data validation, and dashboard development. My work included SQL, SAS PROC SQL, R, Alteryx, SLATE CRM, MS SQL Server, Tableau, and Power BI, along with documented data-quality and reporting workflows.

Related work: Visual Analytics & BI
2021 – 2023 Abuja, Nigeria

Geospatial Intelligence and Data Analysis Centre, Ministry of Defense

Pioneer Database Administrator & Geospatial Data Analyst

Supported database administration, secure data access, SQL optimization, data integrity, geospatial dataset preparation, and Python-assisted reporting workflows. This role established my foundation in reliable data systems and operational analytics.

Graduate analytics training supported by an economics foundation.

Undergraduate Education

Bachelor of Science, Economics

University of Abuja, Nigeria

My economics background developed my ability to think about systems, incentives, resource allocation, decision-making, and measurable business impact. That perspective continues to shape how I frame machine learning and analytics problems.

Technical areas where analytical depth and practical system-building meet.

Applied Machine Learning

Predictive and anomaly-detection workflows, model comparison, evaluation, explainability, and decision support.

Retrieval-Augmented Generation

Knowledge-base design, embedding retrieval, grounded generation, evaluation suites, feedback loops, and maintainable AI assistants.

Cybersecurity Analytics

Statistical learning, probability theory, dependable AI, and certified anomaly detection for IoT and network data.

Energy Analytics

Forecasting, explainability, residual analysis, optimization, and operational recommendations for energy systems.

Evaluation-Driven AI

Retrieval audits, smoke tests, baselines, validation pipelines, feedback analysis, and structured quality improvement.

Pursuing roles that combine model development, software thinking, statistical reasoning, and real-world problem solving.

Data Scientist
Machine Learning Engineer
AI Engineer

I am particularly interested in applied machine learning, RAG systems, cybersecurity analytics, energy analytics, statistical anomaly detection, cloud AI development, and evaluation-driven AI systems.

Let’s connect.

I am open to data science, machine learning, applied AI, and research-oriented opportunities where strong analytical thinking and reliable system development matter.

Email and LinkedIn are the best ways to contact me for professional opportunities, collaborations, or technical discussions.