Hi! I'm Obaid Malik
Data Scientist | ML/AI Engineer | PhD in Computer Science
I build intelligent solutions for energy, housing, and automation using Python, cloud infrastructure, and ML/AI. I specialize in forecasting, simulation, and deploying robust pipelines that create measurable impact.
Experience
👩💻 Data Scientist — Switchee Ltd
Built scalable models for heat loss, mold risk and energy behavior. Delivered real-world impact across UK housing stock and helped secure follow-on investment.
🏫 Research Fellow & PI — University of Southampton
📡 Smart Cities IoT
AI systems for energy, health, and air quality; supported R&D and innovation grants.
🔬 Zero Power Water Meter
ML-based leak detection with energy-autonomous edge device (EPSRC IAA funded).
⚙️ Maritime Decarbonisation (Shell)
Simulation and digital twin modelling for carbon emissions in shipping sector.
🧠 EEG/CO2 ReFresh
Post-occupancy analytics for cognitive wellbeing under environmental stressors.
🏭 Building Banter
Game-based energy dashboard and sensor network integration in campus pilot.
🧮 Chariot Agile
Predictive analytics + real-time monitoring for smart district energy control.
🤖 ML Consultant @ BAE Systems
Voice recognition backend + agent-based modelling for vehicle routing.
🎓 PhD — Computer Science, University of Southampton
Developed predictive systems for energy demand forecasting and decentralized control using AI.
🎓 MSc — Artificial Intelligence
Graduated with distinction; explored early applications of ML and robotics.
🎓 MSc — Engineering Management
Specialized in real-time systems and embedded design with a focus on low-power applications.
📈 Analyst — Swittrade
Managed algorithmic trading data and evaluated strategies using quantitative models.
🛒 Software Developer — Jintech
Built POS systems and logistics tools using .NET and web-based dashboards.
🧾 Analyst — NHA
Provided data insights and internal tools for hospital system modernization efforts.
💻 Software Engineer — BIT
Developed enterprise solutions and managed software rollouts in a fast-paced IT environment.