Data Scientist · ML Engineer · AI Researcher
MSc Data Scientist (AIMS, Senegal) & MasterCard Scholar — I build ML models that reach 95%+ accuracy, deploy production AI pipelines on Azure, and translate complex datasets into decisions that drive measurable revenue and operational impact.
A data scientist who has a comprehensive background in mathematics, machine learning, and applied analytics. I possess the skill to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, thereby accelerating decision-making, optimising revenue, and enhancing customer experience. I have gained experience in developing dashboards, recommendation systems, and predictive models that enhance conversion rates and boost operational efficiency. I am passionate about the development of scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact and support data-informed strategy.
Years Experience
Projects Completed
Technologies Mastered
MSc Grade (Very Good)
My research focuses on cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence and data science, with particular emphasis on areas that drive innovation in healthcare and digital transformation.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Saint-Quentin, France
Accra, Ghana
Accra, Ghana
Techiman Branch, Bono East
Ensemble ML model + MedGemma 4b-it for disease prediction and clinical triage across asthma, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and healthy classes. Live Streamlit app enables patient vitals input, risk scoring, and AI-guided triage feedback.
Interactive data analytics dashboard for Dubai real estate market. Built with Streamlit to explore property listings, price trends, and market insights. Enables filtering by location, property type, and price range with visualisations for informed decision-making.
Created a simple Streamlit web application that merges multiple PDF files into a single downloadable document. Built with Python and deployed on Streamlit Cloud for free and fast online access.
A modern, responsive portfolio website showcasing my professional experience, projects, skills, and achievements. Built with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, featuring smooth animations, interactive contact form with EmailJS integration, and fully responsive design. Deployed on Netlify for fast and reliable hosting.
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
Mbour-Thies, Senegal
Oct 2022 – Jul 2024Grade: 84/100 - Very Good Pass
Thesis: IoT and Artificial Intelligence for Secure Remote Healthcare Monitoring. Under review
University of Toronto Mississauga
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (Online)
Sep 2023 – May 2024Value: $4,000 CAD
Coursework: Healthcare Governance, Ethics & Culture, Healthcare Strategy & Critical Thinking Processes, Risk Management in Healthcare, Effective Leadership in Healthcare, Healthcare Finance, Reporting & Scorecards Data Analysis & Digitization for Healthcare
University for Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana
Sep 2014 – Jul 2018CGPA: 3.85/5.0 - Second Class Upper Division
Thesis: Analysis Of Factors That Influence Academic Performance (CGPA) Of Students. A Case Study of FMS, UDS-Navrongo Campus
Awarded by MasterCard and University of Toronto
Mississauga
Sep 2023 – May 2024Value: $4,000 CAD
Awarded by MasterCard Scholars Foundation and AIMS-Senegal
Oct 2022 – Jul 2024Value: $50,000
PA-AISS 2025 Conference
For the paper titled "Improving Speech Recognition for Ghanaian Accents Using Transformer-Based Accent Classification", recognizing excellent quality, originality, and impact.
Value: $200
AIMS Research and Innovation Centre, Rwanda
Mar 18–22, 2024 Verify CertificateDeepLearning.AI and Stanford Online (Coursera)
Mar 2023 Verify CertificateSuper Data Science (Udemy)
Mar 2023 Verify CertificateDeepLearning.AI and Stanford Online (Coursera)
Jan 2023 Verify CertificateKigali Convention and Exhibition Village, Kigali, Rwanda
17-22 August, 2025Centre for Coastal Management-(ACECoR) University of Cape Coast and Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Germany
UCC Campus
27-31 January, 2023By Prof. Agostino Merico from Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Germany
AIMS-Senegal
13-17 February, 2023University of Ghana, Legon-Accra, Ghana
3-9 September, 2023Superstudio, Via Tortona 27, Milan, Italy (Online)
September 30, 2023University of Ghana, Legon-Accra, Ghana
24-29 September, 2024Accepted
What colleagues and collaborators say about working with me.
"Lukman delivered an advanced speech-to-text system that meaningfully improved transcription accuracy for Ghanaian accented speech — blending solid engineering with genuine research curiosity. Rare to find someone equally comfortable in the lab and in production."
"What sets Lukman apart is his ability to bridge the gap between statistical rigour and business practicality. His dashboards and recommendation systems became core tools for our sales team within weeks of deployment."
"Lukman excelled throughout the AIMS MSc programme — academically strong, collaborative, and driven by impact. His thesis on IoT and AI for healthcare monitoring stood out for its real-world applicability and technical depth."
Full professional references available on request via LinkedIn.
Actuarial Science Students' Association
2017/2018Actuarial Science Students' Association
2016/2017Sawla-Tuna Kalba District
May-Jun 2015 and Jun-Jul 2016I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your visions.
Al Kharbash Residence, Latifa Hospital street
Al Jadaf, Dubai, UAE