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Jude Etuka, Software Research Engineer
Jude Etuka
🇳🇬Nigeria (UTC+01:00)
Created AtUpstaffer since September 21, 2025

Jude Etuka — Software Research Engineer

Expertise in AI and Machine Learning (2.0 yr.), Full Stack Web (3.0 yr.), Mobile Apps (5.0 yr.), Telegram Bots and Mini-Apps (4.0 yr.).

Last verified on September 21, 2025

Core Skills

Bio Summary

Software engineer with a strong focus on AI integration and full-stack web solutions. A proven track record in building AI-powered tools and automating core processes, coupled with expertise in cross-platform development and containerization. Extensive experience with Python, Docker/Nginx, and deploying reliable APIs. Actively pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science and excelling in hands-on roles such as Software Research Engineer. Achievements include reducing log review time by 70% and improving customer agents' response rate from 45% to 85%. Adept in languages like C/C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, and possesses advanced skills in frameworks like Django and ReactJS.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages Dart, Java, Python, TypeScript
.NET Platform Azure
C++ Libraries and Tools C/C++/C#
AI & Machine Learning Hugging Face, LangChain, ollama, OpenCV, Telegram ChatBot
Python Libraries and Tools Robot Framework
Java Frameworks Spring Boot
Java Libraries and Tools Spring model-view-controller (MVC) framework
UI Frameworks, Libraries, and Browsers Tailwind CSS
Databases & Management Systems / ORM MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
Cloud Platforms, Services & Computing AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean
SDK / API and Integrations API, Facebook Auth, Telegram API
Message/Queue/Task Brokers Celery
Version Control Github Actions
Deployment, CI/CD & Administration GitLab CI
Operating Systems Linux
QA, Test Automation, Security Playwright
Methodologies, Paradigms and Patterns REST
Scripting and Command Line Interfaces Shell Scripts
Platforms Telegram Mini Apps
Other Technical Skills Kivy, LlamaFile, Neovim, Pushpin

Work Experience

Software Research Engineer, AI-Powered Anomaly Detector & Summarizer

Duration: 2023 – Present

Summary: Architected and implemented an anomaly detection pipeline that processes system logs, identifies anomalies, and produces human-readable summaries.

Responsibilities: AI Research & Integration, DevOps & Containerization, Rapid Prototyping, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technologies: Python, Docker, Nginx, transformer models

Software Research Engineer, Telegram Bot for Customer Agents

Duration: 2023 – Present

Summary: Built and deployed a live support tool connecting web and Telegram platforms, allowing customer agents to respond in real-time.

Responsibilities: Full-Stack API & Service Development, DevOps & Containerization

Technologies: Python (python-telegram-bot, Flask), ReactJS, Docker

Software Research Engineer, AI-Powered Study Assistant

Duration: 2023 – Present

Summary: Developed a browser-agnostic AI-powered study assistant offering topic summarization, quiz generation, and overlays on any website.

Responsibilities: AI Research & Integration, Full-Stack API & Service Development, Rapid Prototyping

Technologies: Python (FastAPI), LangChain, Ollama, HTML, JavaScript

Software Research Engineer, Resume Screening Bot

Duration: 2023 – Present

Summary: Conceived, coded, and deployed an AI-driven resume screener reducing screening time per candidate and processing over 1,500 resumes in a pilot phase.

Responsibilities: AI Research & Integration, Full-Stack API & Service Development, Technical Mentorship

Technologies: Python (Django REST Framework), Hugging Face transformers, Celery, Redis

Independent Developer, Latens (Encryption Library)

Duration: Jan 2024 – Feb 2024

Summary: Designed and implemented a lightweight encryption library, Latens, enabling secure data transmission and preventing unauthorized data tampering.

Responsibilities: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Rapid Prototyping, DevOps & Containerization

Technologies: C, Python, Java, Cython, JNI

Independent Developer, Embedded Vision & Security Suite on Raspberry Pi

Duration: Mar 2024 – Present

Summary: Currently developing a modular embedded security system using Raspberry Pi for real-time video analysis and encryption.

Responsibilities: AI Research & Integration, Full-Stack API & Service Development, Rapid Prototyping

Technologies: C++, Python, OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, Flask

Education

  • National Open University of Nigeria
  • Pursuing Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

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