Leslie Selase Coffie
Detail-oriented Computer Science graduate (University of Lethbridge, 2026) with demonstrated expertise in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, artificial intelligence, and cryptography. Designed and built end-to-end ML pipelines from scratch — including a custom Word2Vec Skip-Gram model and 100-layer MLP classifier trained on 50,000 IMDB reviews, achieving competitive sentiment-classification accuracy. Created a duplicate bug-detection recommendation system, implemented DES encryption, and constraint-satisfaction systems. Proficient in Python, C++, Java, PyTorch, and scikit-learn. Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles with a proven track record of independently delivering research-driven solutions from concept to deployment-ready code.
Professional researcher with strong analytical and statistical skills, adept at designing and conducting experiments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within team environments and adapt to changing project needs. Skilled in data analysis, literature review, and report writing. Known for reliability and a results-driven approach.
Work History
Volunteer
2 Years 5 Months- Collaborated with team members to develop outreach materials, improving volunteer recruitment efforts.
- Assisted in organizing 3 community events, enhancing participant engagement and satisfaction.
- Provided support during events by managing registration and facilitating activities for attendees.
Research Assistant
3 Months- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and ensure up-to-date knowledge.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to accuracy of project findings.
- Managed laboratory inventory, ensuring availability of essential supplies for experiments.
- Collaborated with faculty on research design, enhancing project methodologies and outcomes.
- Prepared reports summarizing research progress and results for academic presentations.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Conducted over 20 literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Skills
Languages
Certification
IC3 certification-2021
Timeline
Research Assistant
Volunteer
University of Lethbridge
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Certifications & Learning
- Currently pursuing: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- Actively building an AI Companion desktop application (Python) — a personal assistant that interacts with users in real time while using their computer. (github.com/Coffiekaze/companion)
- Interests
- Open-source development, AI research, competitive programming, cloud computing & DevOps
- Continuously expanding technical skillset through self-directed learning in cloud architecture, containerization, and modern DevOps practices.