Summary
Iliya Lokman is a data scientist with 10 years of engineering-focused experience, currently applying ML and data-driven solutions at ExxonMobil from his base in Malaysia. Trained in mechanical engineering and computer science at Vanderbilt (B.E., Cum Laude), he blends strong mathematical foundations with hands-on expertise in TensorFlow, computer vision, cloud (AWS), and robotics integration from prior projects with Nissan and university research. He has a track record of delivering production-oriented models and integrations—building object detection pipelines, UR10-to-vision socket interfaces, and semi-automated analysis tools for DARPA-sponsored research. A committed learner and tutor, Iliya has taught programming and STEM subjects to large cohorts and consistently contributes code and experimentation on GitHub (iliyaML), reflecting a "while(alive){learn();}" mindset that fuels practical, business-focused ML outcomes.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Cum Laude, Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science, Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Cum Laude, Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science at Vanderbilt University
c++, python, java, javascript, mysql, go, rust