Jacob Alcumbrack

Software Developer | Aspiring Data Scientist & ML Engineer

Passionate about leveraging machine learning to solve real-world problems and extract meaningful insights from data.

About Me

I'm a software developer transitioning into the exciting world of data science and machine learning. With a strong foundation in programming and problem-solving, I'm passionate about applying ML techniques to create intelligent solutions.

My journey into machine learning has been driven by curiosity and the desire to build systems that can learn, adapt, and make predictions from data. I combine my software engineering background with newfound expertise in statistics, algorithms, and data analysis.

Featured Projects

CIFAR-10 Image Classification Model

Built a convolutional neural network to classify CIFAR-10 images. Achieved 85% accuracy in only 30 epochs using advanced techniques such as learning rate scheduling and data augmentation.

Python PyTorch Deep Neural Network CNN

Predictive Analytics

Built a model to predict customer churn for a Telecommunications company. Tested many models to determine the best fit for the data. Achieved 89% recall through a combination of EDA, feature engineering, data balancing, and hyperparameter tuning.

Python Scikit-learn Pandas Streamlit XGBoost

Natural Language Sentiment Analyzer

Developed a multi-class sentiment analysis model using BERT and transformers. Processed 100k+ reviews with 89% accuracy on test data.

Python PyTorch Transformers NLTK FastAPI

Computer Vision Object Detection

Implemented a real-time object detection system using YOLO v5. Optimized for edge deployment with 30+ FPS performance on mobile devices.

Python PyTorch OpenCV YOLO TensorRT

Time Series Forecasting Model

Created an LSTM-based forecasting model for stock price prediction. Incorporated technical indicators and achieved MAPE of 3.2% on validation data.

Python TensorFlow Keras NumPy Matplotlib

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Python C++ SQL JavaScript Java

ML/DS Libraries

Scikit-learn TensorFlow PyTorch Pandas NumPy Matplotlib Seaborn

Tools & Platforms

Jupyter Git Docker AWS Google Cloud MLflow

Let's Connect

I'm actively seeking opportunities in Data Science and Machine Learning. Let's discuss how we can work together!