Hi, I'm
Umar Mushtaq
Data Scientist, AI Developer, and Python Engineer helping businesses turn data into intelligent systems and automated solutions. I combine Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intellig…
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Umar Mushtaq
AI Developer & Data Scientist
Who I Am
About Me
Data Scientist, AI Developer, and Python Engineer helping businesses turn data into intelligent systems and automated solutions. I combine Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Automation to solve real business problems — building systems that analyze data, generate insights, and automate workflows so companies can make faster and smarter decisions.
Research Interests
- Machine Learning & AI – Statistical modeling for complex, large-scale data
- Scalable optimization and machine learning algorithms
- Multimodal data fusion for robust AI systems
- Generative and agent-based AI for automation and decision-making
- Integration methods for intelligent software engineering
Languages
Soft Skills
AI & ML Research
Statistical modeling and optimization algorithms
Full Stack Dev
React, Next.js, Python, Flutter
Academic Research
2 publications, ongoing work at Åbo Akademi
International
Helsinki, Finland — open to global opportunities
Data Engineering
Pipelines, ML pipelines, and visualization
Collaboration
Hackathons, events, cross-functional teams
20+
Projects
5★
Client Rating
2
Publications
Capabilities
Skills & Technologies
Proficiency Levels
Skills Overview
Top Skills
Technologies I Work With
Languages
AI & Data
Web & Mobile
Tools & DBs
Career Journey
Experience & Education
Work Experience
AI & Cybersecurity Engineer
Kharrazian Institute
Dual-role engagement at Kharrazian Institute — engineering AI security infrastructure for their professional learning portal and building an internal RAG-powered chat system over 15–20 GB of proprietary institutional data.
- AI security support and monitoring for the live course platform at learn.kharrazianinstitute.com
- Architecting a production RAG pipeline over 15–20 GB of institutional data using LangChain and vector databases
- Building an intelligent internal chat interface enabling context-aware querying across institutional knowledge
- Ensuring data protection, platform integrity and reliability for thousands of students
Research Collaborator
Åbo Akademi University
Worked with Professor Dragos Truscan on an extended journal publication building on Master's thesis research into vessel commissioning testing.
- Expanded analysis and refined results for submission to an international journal
- Developed strong skills in academic writing, critical evaluation, and collaborative research
- Research on vessel commissioning testing methodologies
Data Engineer
Remote (Property Tech)
Collecting and processing large-scale property datasets for predictive modeling and decision support.
- Built automated pipelines to scrape and preprocess dynamic data streams
- Applied ML methods for cleaning, pattern detection, and feature extraction
- Integrated ML-enriched data into front-end for visualization and decision support
Project Assistant
Åbo Akademi University
Classified and analyzed research on testing methods for vessel commissioning in the maritime domain.
- Classified and analyzed research on testing methods for vessel commissioning
- Explored testing phases, tools, programming languages, and weak points of existing approaches
- Results submitted for publication in a conference
Mobile Application Developer
Cross-Platform Development
Developed cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and Dart for corporate clients.
- Cooperated with designers to create clean interfaces and intuitive interactions
- Worked with senior developer to manage large, complex design projects
- Completed front-end and back-end mobile application development tasks
Education
Master of Science in Computer Engineering
Åbo Akademi University
Specialized in machine learning, data analysis, and software engineering research.
- Thesis research extended for international journal publication
- Collaborated with faculty on maritime vessel commissioning research
- Participated in 5th Vaasa International Talent Program
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Engineering & Technology
Foundation in computer science with focus on software development and mobile applications.
- Final Year Project: E-Renting System (cross-platform mobile + web)
- 1st position in Quiz Competition – CS Week 2019
- 2nd position in Speed Typing – CS Week 2019
- Co-Head at All Pakistan Technical Olympiad 2018
Portfolio
Projects & Work
Kharrazian Institute – AI Security & RAG Platform
AI & Cybersecurity Engineer · May 2026 – Present
Dual-role project: engineering AI-powered security for the Kharrazian Institute learning portal and building an internal RAG chat system over 15–20 GB of institutional data for intelligent knowledge retrieval.
- AI security infrastructure for the live learning portal (learn.kharrazianinstitute.com)
- Production RAG pipeline over 15–20 GB proprietary data with vector database
Pixel Secrets
Front-End Developer · September 2024
Award-winning web application developed at ICT Showroom Turku. Built responsive UIs and ensured a smooth user experience in a cross-functional team environment.
- Award Winner at ICT Showroom Turku – Innovation Award
- Developed responsive and accessible user interfaces
Student Grade Prediction System
Python Developer · December 2024
Created a machine learning model to predict student grades based on activity logs, analyzing behavior correlations with academic outcomes.
- Machine learning model for predictive academic analytics
- Analyzed student behavior correlations with academic outcomes
Financial Reporting Automation System
Python & Data Engineer · January 2026
Engineered a Python and Excel automation system for financial reporting, data validation, and variance analysis — eliminating hours of manual work per reporting cycle.
- Automated financial data reconciliation and variance analysis pipeline
- Python + Excel integration for end-to-end reporting automation
Recipe Scraper & Data Analysis
Python Developer · October 2024
Automated scraping of 50 recipe pages collecting 1,050+ entries with nutritional data, with interactive visualizations for dietary comparison.
- Automated scraping of 1,050+ recipe entries
- Nutritional data collection and analysis pipeline
Commercial Real Estate Data Scraper
Python Developer · February 2025
Built an automated data extraction tool for LoopNet commercial real estate lease data across 30+ cities, delivering structured datasets for market analysis.
- Scraped lease property data for 30+ cities automatically
- Structured pipeline delivering ready-to-analyze datasets
Blood Cell ML Model – HPC Training
ML Engineer · June 2025
Trained a machine learning model on blood cell image datasets using High Performance Computing — efficient, accurate, and fully documented.
- ML model training on blood cell datasets using HPC infrastructure
- Efficient processing pipeline with well-documented code
Personal Portfolio Website
Full Stack Developer · March 2024
Developed a personal portfolio using React.js with a clean, responsive design focused on SEO optimization and functionality.
- Built with React.js for modern, responsive UI
- SEO optimized for better discoverability
Step Detection Algorithm Comparison
Researcher & Developer · August 2023
Evaluates static vs dynamic threshold methods for accurate step detection across different activity types with comparative visualizations.
- Compared static vs dynamic threshold algorithms
- Tested across walking, slow walking, and sprinting activities
E-Renting System
Full Stack Developer · 2020
Final Year Project – Cross-platform renting platform (OLX-style) with web and mobile application for renting goods.
- Classified website for renting goods using PHP and MySQL
- Cross-platform mobile app for Android and iOS using Flutter & Dart
AI Doctor – Medical Diagnosis System
AI Developer · 2019
Knowledge-based AI system for medical diagnosis using Prolog, providing diagnostic suggestions based on symptom analysis.
- Expert system using Prolog for medical diagnosis
- Rule-based reasoning for symptom analysis
Credentials
Certifications
The Complete 2020 Flutter Development Bootcamp with Dart
Udemy
Comprehensive Flutter and Dart cross-platform mobile development course.
Certificate of Participation – Ethical Hacking Workshop
UET Taxila
Workshop on ethical hacking and cybersecurity fundamentals.
1st Position – Quiz Competition
CS Week 2019, UET Taxila
Achieved first position in Computer Science Quiz Competition.
2nd Position – Speed Typing Competition
CS Week 2019, UET Taxila
Achieved second position in Speed Typing Competition during CS Week.
Certificate of Appreciation – All Pakistan Technical Olympiad
UET Taxila
Co-Head organizer of the All Pakistan Technical Olympiad at UET Taxila.
Certificate of Appreciation – Microsoft Office Workshop
COMPTECH, UET Taxila
Speaker at Microsoft Office session organized by COMPTECH.
Recognition
Achievements & Awards
Runner-up – Nokia Telia Hackathon
Secured second place in a live network hackathon, leveraging the Network as Code platform to deliver impactful solutions at Espoo, Finland.
2024Award Winner – ICT Showroom Turku
Won innovation award at ICT Showroom Turku for the Pixel Secrets project, recognized for outstanding front-end development and team collaboration.
2024Participant – 5th Vaasa International Talent Program
Engaged in a professional development program connecting international talents with local companies in Vaasa, Finland.
2024Certificate of Participation – Robotics Hackathon at SAMK
Participated in a 2-day Robotics Hackathon, collaborating on innovative solutions at the SAMK Campus, Pori, Finland.
2024Volunteer – Vaasa Energy Week 2025
Assisted in event coordination at one of the largest Nordic gatherings for the energy industry.
2025Volunteer – Junction X Vaasa 2025
Supported event organization, contributing to Finland's largest hackathon.
20251st Position – Quiz Competition (CS Week 2019)
Achieved first position in Computer Science Quiz Competition at UET Taxila.
2019Co-Head – All Pakistan Technical Olympiad 2018
Served as Co-Head Organizer at All Pakistan Technical Olympiad 2018 held at UET Taxila.
2018Academic Work
Research & Publications
Vessel Commissioning Testing: A Mapping Study
Preprint submitted (2025)Conducted a systematic mapping study on vessel commissioning. Analyzed testing techniques, phases, tools, modeling approaches, and programming languages used in the maritime domain.
Adaptive AI Benchmarks for Databases
Ongoing work (2025)Developed an AI-driven benchmarking framework for self-managing databases. Generates adaptive workloads in real time, unlike static benchmarks. Adjusts queries and load patterns dynamically to reflect changing conditions.
Research Interests
Machine Learning & AI – Statistical modeling for complex, large-scale data
Scalable optimization and machine learning algorithms
Multimodal data fusion for robust AI systems
Generative and agent-based AI for automation and decision-making
Integration methods for intelligent software engineering
Get In Touch
Contact Me
I'm open to research collaborations, job opportunities, or just a good conversation. Feel free to reach out!
Contact Information
Phone
+358 41 727 2206Location
Helsinki, Finland
GitHub
github.com/umar-101Open to research collaborations, full-time positions, and exciting projects.