Isabella Nekabari Kpai

AI & Data Engineer

+2347062072204

isabellakpai@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/isabella-kpai

Education

M.Sc Computer Engineering

Eastern Mediterranean University · Turkey, Northern Cyprus

2021 – 2023

B.Sc Computer Engineering

Eastern Mediterranean University · Turkey, Northern Cyprus

2017 – 2021

Technical Skills

Languages

Python, SQL, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript

Databases

PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Prisma ORM

Data Concepts

ETL/ELT Pipelines, Data Modeling, Process Automation, Real-time Data Streaming

Cloud & DevOps

GCP (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub), Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, CI/CD

Big Data

Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Snowflake

APIs & Integrations

RESTful API Development, Microservices Architecture, AI API Integration (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude)

Testing & Monitoring

Jest, Winston, Datadog

Project Management

Jira, Confluence, Agile / Scrum

No-Code / Low-Code

Process Maker, Power Automate

Experience

Data Engineer

Bajaj Nigeria · Lagos, Nigeria

Nov 2025 – Present

  • Identify and implement Power Platform licensing optimizations, saving $2,250/month (~$27K/year) for the organization.
  • Design and deploy full-cycle Recruitment Governance Engines, automating fiscal approvals and digitizing onboarding.
  • Architect and manage automated data ingestion pipelines with custom schema-validation and cleansing layers to neutralize erratic file inputs and prevent runtime failures.
  • Develop and deploy native custom web parts using SPFx to deliver a corporate Intranet hub across multiple departments.
  • Architect and build a data warehouse to consolidate, clean, and migrate Sales department data into Oracle, enabling downstream data product development.
  • Architect RAG-based internal knowledge systems, reducing information retrieval time for staff.
  • Build end-to-end ETL pipelines with automated GitHub Actions orchestration and deploy analytics dashboards for the DAG Connect app.
  • Deploy mobile application that eliminated manual processes, resulting in ₦1.5M in cost savings.
  • Support NDPR compliance efforts by administering company-wide data privacy questionnaires, conducting interviews across departments, and delivering consolidated reports on organizational data privacy posture to the DPO.
  • Facilitated HR training workshops on a custom software platform and produced supporting documentation including a comprehensive data dictionary.
  • Provide technical mentorship to colleagues and interns on UI/UX design principles, Excel workflows, and Microsoft 365 best practices including document sharing, cloud sync, and collaboration.

Data Engineer

LOTS · Remote

Feb 2024 – Oct 2025

  • Engineered scalable data pipelines to support an AI-powered supply chain system.
  • Optimized data processing algorithms, leading to a 30% reduction in API calls and significant cost savings.
  • Designed a data-driven user credit management system, achieving 25% reduction in support tickets and 15% boost in user retention.
  • Deployed and managed data processing services on GCP Cloud Run, achieving a 20% reduction in server costs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile framework to deliver high-quality data solutions.

Backend Developer (Contract)

Code Derivatives · Lagos, Nigeria

Oct 2024 – Feb 2025

  • Led development of a Resume Parser that ingested, parsed, and graded CVs against job descriptions.
  • Implemented recruiter workflows including automated applicant contact, meeting scheduling, and hiring manager evaluation forms.
  • Designed an AI-powered Blog Generation System using an abstraction pattern across ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.
  • Developed a subscription-tier model with varied content length and SEO optimization including bulk generation.
  • Assured deliverables met over 95% of software requirements based on agreed timeframes.

FullStack Developer

Orion Resources · Abuja, Nigeria

Oct 2022 – Nov 2023

  • Designed and built a factory operations management system, reducing maintenance costs by 30%.
  • Implemented a dynamic scheduling system, cutting task assignment time by 70%.
  • Optimized MongoDB schemas, reducing query response times by 50%.
  • Automated report generation and data analysis, saving 50% of time on repetitive tasks.
  • Achieved 80% code coverage through extensive Jest unit and integration testing.
  • Implemented real-time monitoring using Winston logging & Datadog.
  • Enhanced application performance by 40% through efficient Redux & Redux Toolkit state management.

Software Developer Intern (Volunteer)

Locumator · Remote

Jan 2022 – Jul 2022

  • Contributed to developing and documenting 50% of the Web APIs for consumer products.
  • Translated business requirements into functional specifications for client alignment.
  • Streamlined task management and documentation using Asana and Confluence,improving team productivity and reducing miscommunication.
  • Participated in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and code reviews using Agile methodology.