
Kola Oladipupo
Data Engineer | DataOps & Automation
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Results-driven Data and AI Automation Engineer with over 5 years of experience designing, optimizing, and deploying scalable data and AI systems across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Skilled in Python, SQL, and big data technologies(Spark, Kafka, Airflow), successfully integrating AI/ML models into production using FastAPI, LangChain, FAISS, and OpenAI APIs. Adept at building retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, semantic search engines, and automation workflows with tools like
Work experience
AI Automation intern
Midron
Apr 2025 - Present
1 year 7 months
Paris, France
·Assisted in the development of an AI-driven knowledge automation platform using FastAPI, LangChain, and FAISS, contributing to backend services that supported semantic search across large document sets. ·Built and tested Streamlit-based user interfaces to streamline internal workflows and improve accessibility to AI-generated insights. ·Supported the integration of OpenAI APIs into retrieval-augmented generation pipelines, helping to deliver fast and context-aware responses. ·Participated in automating recurring business tasks through n8n, contributing to the design of workflows that reduced manual effort across departments.
Globacom
May 2016 - Sep 2023
7 years 5 months
Lagos, Nigeria
Data Engineer
Apr 2020 - Sep 2023
3 years 6 months
Lagos, Nigeria
Built and maintained scalable data pipelines using Airflow and Spark for multi-source integration. Designed and optimized cloud-based data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) improving query performance by 40%. Developed real-time data streaming workflows using Apache Kafka and Spark Structured Streaming. Automated ETL/ELT processes, reducing manual processing by 25 hours per week. Integrated structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data into centralized data lakes, improving availability for analytics teams. Applied data governance and quality frameworks ensuring compliance with GDPR. Collaborated with business stakeholders to translate data requirements into scalable engineering solutions. Understanding Machine learning frameworks and libraries: Tensor flow, PyTorch and Scikit-learn
Network Engineer
May 2016 - Mar 2020
3 years 11 months
8600 Lagos, Portugal
Provided technical support for enterprise telecom networks, including LAN, WAN, IP, and mobile (4G/5G) infrastructures. Configured and managed routers, switches, firewalls, and MPLS networks to ensure high availability and reliability. Applied SDN (Software-Defined Networking) to improve the flexibility and automation of network services. • Optimized telecom infrastructure (BTS, BSC, transmission systems) and ensured compliance with security standards. Troubleshot complex network issues and coordinated with vendors for seamless operations. Monitored network performance and responded to outages to ensure continuous availability. Enforced network security protocols and ensured compliance with organizational standards.
SOLO Phone
Apr 2011 - May 2016
5 years 2 months
8600 Lagos, Portugal
Test Automation Engineer
Mar 2014 - May 2016
2 years 3 months
8600 Lagos, Portugal
Developed and maintained automated test cases using Selenium, Cypress, and Appium. Executed test suites, analyzed results, and reported bugs with detailed reproducibility steps. Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot issues and verify fixes. Leveraged TestNG/JUnit for test frameworks and integrated automation into CI pipelines. Used SQL for basic database queries to validate backend data integrity. Designed and executed automated test scripts to validate software functionality alignment with requirements Adhered to Agile deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail. Developed software test procedures and configured testing tools.
Hardware and embedded Software Engineer
Apr 2011 - Mar 2014
3 years
8600 Lagos, Portugal
Developed software test procedures, implemented testing tools, and performed calibration/verification of mobile devices in collaboration with developers. Created schematics, PCB layouts, and selected optimal components to meet hardware system requirements. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between hardware/software development and system specifications. Developed hardware components and embedded software, ensuring seamless integration. Worked with C/C++ build mechanisms, including CMake/Make, for system development Documented design specifications and test plan.
Education
Sorbonne Université
Msc
2023 - 2025
2 years 2 months
Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers
Msc
2023 - 2025
2 years 2 months
Udacity
Data Engineer Nanodegree, Computer Science
2020 - 2020
1 year
Udacity
Programming for data science with python Nanodegree, Computer Science
2019 - 2020
2 years
Ondo State Polytechnic Owo
Higher National Diploma
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor’s Degree