Hi I'm Asfa Jamil
An AI Engineer building production-grade
LLM & NLP systems
Impact & Credentials
Who Am I?
I’m a full-stack AI engineer focused on agentic systems and production LLM/NLP. I’ve built an LLM-powered NLU platform to replace Amazon Lex, delivering high-accuracy extraction and measurable cost reduction. I enjoy building end-to-end: orchestration and evaluation, cloud infrastructure (CDK, Lambda, ECS, Cognito), and clean product integrations via React — with reliability, observability, and security as first-class concerns.
Agentic AI (tools, workflows, guardrails)
I build tool-using AI agents that plan, call APIs, retrieve knowledge, and produce structured outputs. I focus on guardrails (validation, hallucination checks), deterministic formatting, and workflow design that keeps agents reliable under real user traffic
LLM/NLP Engineering (NLU, extraction, evaluation)
I deliver NLU capabilities like intent classification, slot extraction, synonym normalization, fuzzy matching, and multi-turn dialogue — plus evaluation to protect quality over time (accuracy, regressions, and cost/latency metrics)
Cloud & MLOps (AWS-first delivery)
I deploy LLM/ML services using AWS (Bedrock, Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, Cognito) and CDK. I build observability around token usage, latency, errors, and model performance so AI systems behave like dependable software.
Where I’ve delivered impact
A timeline of impact across LLM platforms, fintech systems, and geo-analytics, what I owned and what it improved.
AI Engineer
Cyara Ireland Limited
Cork, Ireland
Key Responsibilities
- •Built a production LLM/NLU platform replacing Amazon Lex using Python, FastAPI, AWS Bedrock, Lambda, Cognito, ECS for scalable conversational automation.
- •Implemented NLP for intent/slots, multi-turn flows, fuzzy matching, and synonym normalization; reached > 95% extraction accuracy on telecom reporting queries.
- •Shipped a config-driven NLU system to add intents/filters/reporting logic without code changes; improved maintainability and delivery speed.
- •Optimized prompts + outputs (structured validation + hallucination checks), cutting token usage 60–70% and improving reliability.
Dec 2024 - Present
Dec 2024 - Present
AI Engineer
Cyara Ireland Limited
Cork, Ireland
Key Responsibilities
- •Built a production LLM/NLU platform replacing Amazon Lex using Python, FastAPI, AWS Bedrock, Lambda, Cognito, ECS for scalable conversational automation.
- •Implemented NLP for intent/slots, multi-turn flows, fuzzy matching, and synonym normalization; reached > 95% extraction accuracy on telecom reporting queries.
- •Shipped a config-driven NLU system to add intents/filters/reporting logic without code changes; improved maintainability and delivery speed.
- •Optimized prompts + outputs (structured validation + hallucination checks), cutting token usage 60–70% and improving reliability.
Dec 2022 - Nov 2026
Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead
PBT Payment Solutions Ltd
Nicosia, Cyprus (Remote)
Key Responsibilities
- •Built high-integrity data pipelines for financial/compliance data powering ML/NLP workflows and structured analytics at scale.
- •Developed regulated backend microservices (Java/Spring Boot) with auditability, traceability, and compliance-aligned decision logic.
- •Delivered risk/anomaly detection models + rule-based classifiers (Python/Java) for fraud prevention, compliance checks, and reporting automation.
- •Owned CI/CD, deployment, monitoring using Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, ensuring reliable production delivery.
Dec 2022 - Nov 2026
Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead
PBT Payment Solutions Ltd
Nicosia, Cyprus (Remote)
Key Responsibilities
- •Built high-integrity data pipelines for financial/compliance data powering ML/NLP workflows and structured analytics at scale.
- •Developed regulated backend microservices (Java/Spring Boot) with auditability, traceability, and compliance-aligned decision logic.
- •Delivered risk/anomaly detection models + rule-based classifiers (Python/Java) for fraud prevention, compliance checks, and reporting automation.
- •Owned CI/CD, deployment, monitoring using Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, ensuring reliable production delivery.
AI Engineer Geospatial Data Analyst
CYENS Centre of Excellence
Nicosia, Cyprus
Key Responsibilities
- •Built GAEA (AWS-based GeoAI platform) for scalable ML pipelines and automated property/environment risk scoring from remote sensing + geospatial data.
- •Developed Web APIs returning geo outputs (e.g., slope, aspect, burnt areas, hazard risk scores) and integrated geo services using Python tooling (GDAL/Rasterio/R-Tree).
- •Trained and evaluated risk models (XGBoost, SVM, Random Forest) with XAI, generating auditable outputs for 19,000+ properties (EYCyprus / Alpha Bank).
- •Created valuation/recommendation models combining geospatial features + statistical methods + explainability for compliance-driven decisions.
Aug 2021 - Jun 2024
Aug 2021 - Jun 2024
AI Engineer Geospatial Data Analyst
CYENS Centre of Excellence
Nicosia, Cyprus
Key Responsibilities
- •Built GAEA (AWS-based GeoAI platform) for scalable ML pipelines and automated property/environment risk scoring from remote sensing + geospatial data.
- •Developed Web APIs returning geo outputs (e.g., slope, aspect, burnt areas, hazard risk scores) and integrated geo services using Python tooling (GDAL/Rasterio/R-Tree).
- •Trained and evaluated risk models (XGBoost, SVM, Random Forest) with XAI, generating auditable outputs for 19,000+ properties (EYCyprus / Alpha Bank).
- •Created valuation/recommendation models combining geospatial features + statistical methods + explainability for compliance-driven decisions.
Jan 2022 - Apr 2024
Geospatial Analyst and Data Engineer
Periopsis
Nicosia, Cyprus
Key Responsibilities
- •Delivered geospatial analysis across Cyprus using remote sensing + GIS tooling (ArcGIS/QGIS) and supported front/back-end development.
- •Built an end-to-end ETL pipeline from Google Earth images (50cm) into optimized grid-based search (UTM scale) for geospatial queries (e.g., dumping areas).
- •Improved global incident-point search using indexing + bounds-based methods, cutting processing time to ~25% using Python + ArcGIS.
- •Built a Flask API supporting a dumping-detection dashboard with integrated processing workflows.
Jan 2022 - Apr 2024
Geospatial Analyst and Data Engineer
Periopsis
Nicosia, Cyprus
Key Responsibilities
- •Delivered geospatial analysis across Cyprus using remote sensing + GIS tooling (ArcGIS/QGIS) and supported front/back-end development.
- •Built an end-to-end ETL pipeline from Google Earth images (50cm) into optimized grid-based search (UTM scale) for geospatial queries (e.g., dumping areas).
- •Improved global incident-point search using indexing + bounds-based methods, cutting processing time to ~25% using Python + ArcGIS.
- •Built a Flask API supporting a dumping-detection dashboard with integrated processing workflows.
Data Engineer and Machine Learning Expert
Techlogix Pvt Limited
Lahore, Pakistan
Key Responsibilities
- •Built KPI-focused ETL pipelines for enterprise clients (e.g., Unilever, Pepsi) using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- •Improved reporting/visualization through ADF + Databricks + Power BI, optimizing big-data transformations and flow performance.
- •Implemented data movement/transactions across databases using ADF (SSIS/SSMS/Oracle referenced) and optimized end-to-end pipelines.
Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
Data Engineer and Machine Learning Expert
Techlogix Pvt Limited
Lahore, Pakistan
Key Responsibilities
- •Built KPI-focused ETL pipelines for enterprise clients (e.g., Unilever, Pepsi) using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- •Improved reporting/visualization through ADF + Databricks + Power BI, optimizing big-data transformations and flow performance.
- •Implemented data movement/transactions across databases using ADF (SSIS/SSMS/Oracle referenced) and optimized end-to-end pipelines.
Jun 2019 - Dec 2020
Assistant Manager - Software Engineer
Government of Pakistan
Pakistan
Key Responsibilities
- •Developed and tested static/dynamic simulation software for embedded systems and embedded software validation.
- •Built report generation tools using data science + ML algorithms with strong data structures/OOP foundations.
- •Ran SDLC methodology awareness sessions and supported team process improvement.
Jun 2019 - Dec 2020
Assistant Manager - Software Engineer
Government of Pakistan
Pakistan
Key Responsibilities
- •Developed and tested static/dynamic simulation software for embedded systems and embedded software validation.
- •Built report generation tools using data science + ML algorithms with strong data structures/OOP foundations.
- •Ran SDLC methodology awareness sessions and supported team process improvement.
Internee Engineer
SAB Solutions
Pakistan
Key Responsibilities
- •Built web applications and data visualization in Python/R.
- •Worked on game/dev prototypes using Unity and WebGL frameworks.
- •Applied algorithms/data structures for data manipulation tasks.
Oct 2018 - May 2019
Oct 2018 - May 2019
Internee Engineer
SAB Solutions
Pakistan
Key Responsibilities
- •Built web applications and data visualization in Python/R.
- •Worked on game/dev prototypes using Unity and WebGL frameworks.
- •Applied algorithms/data structures for data manipulation tasks.
Nov 2016 - Apr 2018
Web and Mobile Application Developer
Cykiq
Pakistan
Key Responsibilities
- •Built the Cykiq website based on UX requirements and user specs.
- •Co-designed a secure automated bicycle hiring system as a joint architect.
- •Supported Android/iOS development training and optimized routing/ short-distance travel solutions.
Nov 2016 - Apr 2018
Web and Mobile Application Developer
Cykiq
Pakistan
Key Responsibilities
- •Built the Cykiq website based on UX requirements and user specs.
- •Co-designed a secure automated bicycle hiring system as a joint architect.
- •Supported Android/iOS development training and optimized routing/ short-distance travel solutions.
Academic Background
Degrees, research focus, and ongoing learning that support my work in ML, data, and systems.
Sept 2022 - Jan 2024
MS in Artificial Intelligence
University of Cyprus, Pakistan
CGPA: 9.1/10.0
Sept 2015 - June 2019
BS in Software Engineering
NUST, Pakistan
CGPA: 3.8/4.0
Selected Work
A curated set of projects with the problem, approach, tech stack, and measurable results.
Applied Research Work
Applied research in ML/NLP/GeoAI methods, experiments, and learnings turned into usable
Key Wins
Innovations and contributions that have made a significant impact on the industry and research community
Winners — Huawei Seeds for the Future (Cyprus)
Winners of the Huawei Seeds for the Future Program in all of Cyprus. Issued by Huawei (Jul 2022).
National-level recognition as top participants in a flagship Huawei program.
Runner Up — Student Innovators Competition
Runner-up in the Student Innovators Competition organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship (C4E), University of Cyprus.
Recognized as a top student innovation team at University of Cyprus.
3rd Position (District) in KIMC
Achieved 3rd position in district in Kangaroo International Mathematics Competition.
District-level recognition for mathematics performance.
Quaid-e-Azam Scholarship
Scholarship issued by Government of Province Punjab, Pakistan. Issued Jan 2013.
Awarded government scholarship support for education.
Core Competencies
A comprehensive view of my technical skills and proficiency levels across different domains