hi, i'm sami.
i like to create things with words, computers, and materials. i like being a generalist. i like the art, design, science, and engineering infusing one another.
full stack data scientist with 9+ years of experience in large scale data platforms, distributed systems, infrastructure, and machine learning
work experience
building data infrastructure and machine learning systems for companies across financial services, defense, and fintech
Axa↗
Data Innovation Lab
Developed a fraud detection system for Axa's Data Innovation Lab, implementing advanced ML algorithms to identify fraudulent patterns across millions of transactions.
Thales↗
Streaming Engineer
Engineered a sophisticated streaming engine for Thales, processing real-time data at scale with distributed architecture and low-latency requirements.
Xendit↗
Payment Infrastructure
Built critical payment infrastructure for Southeast Asia at Xendit (YC15), enabling secure and scalable payment processing for thousands of businesses.
projects
a selection of technical projects spanning machine learning, distributed systems, and data infrastructure
Fraud Detection System
ML-powered fraud detection analyzing millions of transactions in real-time with advanced pattern recognition and anomaly detection algorithms.
Recommendation Engine
Crafted a sophisticated recommendation engine for a startup, leveraging collaborative filtering and content-based approaches to deliver personalized experiences.
Real-time Streaming Platform
Engineered a high-throughput streaming engine processing millions of events per second with fault tolerance and exactly-once delivery guarantees.
Payment Infrastructure
Built scalable payment infrastructure for Southeast Asia, handling thousands of transactions daily with robust security and compliance measures.
bookshelf
a collection of books that have shaped my thinking
Three Body Problem
The Art of doing Science and Engineering
Company of One
Weapons of Math Destruction
La Defaite de l'Occident
The Art of War
Three Body Problem
The Art of doing Science and Engineering
Company of One
Weapons of Math Destruction
La Defaite de l'Occident
The Art of War
let's connect
available for consulting on data infrastructure and machine learning projects. feel free to reach out through any of these channels.