Bunmi Akinremi
About Bunmi Akinremi
Bunmi Akinremi is a Machine Learning Engineer with extensive experience in AI and data science. Currently employed at Kochava, he has previously held roles at various organizations, including Global AI Hub and Zindi, and has a strong academic background from MIT and Obafemi Awolowo University.
Work at Kochava
Bunmi Akinremi currently serves as a Machine Learning Engineer at Kochava, a position held since 2023. In this role, Akinremi applies expertise in machine learning to enhance data-driven solutions. The work involves developing algorithms and models that improve the company's analytics capabilities.
Previous Experience in Machine Learning and AI
Prior to joining Kochava, Akinremi worked in various roles related to machine learning and AI. Akinremi was a Machine Learning Engineer at the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development in Abuja, Nigeria, from 2022 to 2023. Akinremi also held positions at Global AI Hub, Rural Farmers Hub, and Zindi, contributing to projects that optimized processes and model accuracy across different sectors.
Technical Writing Experience
Akinremi has a background in technical writing, having worked at Draft.dev and neptune.ai as a Technical Writer. Akinremi also contributed as a Technical Content Writer at ContentLab.io for two years. These roles involved creating content that simplifies complex technical concepts, particularly in the fields of AI and machine learning.
Education and Expertise
Akinremi studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning a Micro Masters in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) from 2023 to 2024. Akinremi also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Mathematics from Obafemi Awolowo University, completed in 2025. This educational background provides a strong foundation in modern tech stacks, particularly in MLOps, including tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
Achievements and Contributions
Akinremi has been active in the tech community, speaking at conferences on machine learning and AI. Akinremi has published works focusing on AI ethics and MLOps. Additionally, Akinremi organized significant events such as hackathons and skill-up conferences and grew the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors OAU Community to over 1000 members.