Khadidja Mekiri

I am a skilled Machine Learning Engineer with expertise in computer vision and natural language processing (NLP). My strengths include data pre-processing, deep learning model development using TensorFlow and PyTorch, and effective data visualization. I work extensively with Generative AI, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Graph RAG, building AI systems that integrate structured and unstructured data to enhance reasoning and decision-making.

NLP & Deep Learning Engineer - Bournemouth University & Bluestar Software Ltd

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Developed NLP and Deep Learning solutions, including RAG and Graph RAG systems
• Designed a novel Graph RAG methodology (research paper currently under publication)
• Worked on computer vision projects using deep learning techniques
• Worked with large-scale real-world datasets for police forces
• Worked with Linux and Docker to support AI systems

Arabic volunteer teacher - Charity Southampton - Southampton, UK

(2013-01 - 2022-12)

Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Southampton, UK

(2012-01 - 2012-12)

Volunteer

Science (Biology and Arabic) teacher - Southampton Saudi Learning Centre - Southampton

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

Environmental Controller - Environmental Department - Algeria

(2008-01 - 2009-12)

French teacher - Secondary School - Boumerdes, Algeria

(2007-01 - 2008-12)

Quality Control Analyst - Laiterie Fromagerie de Boudouaou - Boumerdes, Algeria

(2006-01 - 2007-12)

Work involved analysis and quality control for a milk and cheese production company

University Hospital Laboratory Intern - Thenia Hospital - Boumerdes, Algeria

(2005-01 - 2006-12)

Master's - Applied AI and Data Science - Southampton Solent University (2023-01 - 2024-01)

CMI Level 5 - Management and Leadership - Innovate UK (2024-01 - 2024-12)

Diploma - DevOps Engineer - Senior Academy (2025-01 - 2025-12)

Certified Professional - Neo4j - Neo4j (2025-01 - 2025-12)

Course - Linux - City, St George's, University of London (2025-01 - 2026-12)

Course - Presentation Skills - Private Coach Rachel Maunder (2025-01 - 2026-12)

Course - Innovation Strategy - Innovate UK (2026-01 - 2026-12)

Certificate - Data Science and Cloud Systems - Birmingham City University (2023-01 - 2023-12)

Certificate - Microsoft Excel Office 2019, DP-900 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, AI-900 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamental, AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamental, Python - Certiport (2022-01 - 2023-12)

Certificate - IT - Southampton City College (2021-10 - 2022-02)

Diploma - Business Level 3 - Applied Business Academy (2021-07 - 2021-10)

GCSE - English - Itchen College Southampton (2012-09 - 2013-06)

Course - IELTS - Southampton Language College (2011-01 - 2011-06)

BSc - Biology, Microbiology - University M'hamed Bougara of Boumerdes (2003-09 - 2007-09)