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

Nov 2021 – Apr 2025

Data Scientist — Switchee Ltd

Led data science and digital twin efforts to improve energy efficiency and mold risk analytics across UK housing stock.

  • Developed predictive models for heat loss, energy usage, and mold risk with 92% improvement in detection speed
  • Built industry-leading digital twin for biological mold life-cycle modeling
  • Enabled seminars and industry talks that contributed to £5M in follow-on funding and 100%+ growth
End-to-End ML Digital Twin CI/CD Workflow Time Series Energy Analytics Python AWS Scikit-learn
2017 – 2021

Research Fellow & Principal Investigator — University of Southampton

Led and contributed to multiple AI-driven research projects across smart cities, water metering, maritime decarbonisation, and health-focused analytics.

  • Directed Shell decarbonisation project using agent-based simulation and ML for CO2 impact modeling
  • Invented zero-power smart water meter with Gaussian process-based leak detection
  • Designed cloud-based voice analytics platform for BAE Systems (via Google Cloud)
  • Mentored PhD students, led teams of postdocs and interns, and co-authored multiple publications
Simulation Digital Twin IoT Probabilistic ML Python AWS Agent-Based Modeling Cloud Analytics Leadership
2012 – 2016

PhD — Computer Science — University of Southampton

Developed AI-driven predictive control systems for energy demand forecasting and decentralised control.

AI Control Systems Forecasting Energy Modeling Python
Oct 2010 – Sep 2011

Research Programmer — Chariot Agile — University of Southampton

Developed time-series prediction and backend systems for energy consumption management and sensor-driven insights.

  • Designed thermal modeling algorithms and prediction backend for smart energy usage
  • Built custom Wi-Fi environmental sensors and dashboards (open hardware and software)
IoT Thermal Modeling Time Series Sensor Design Flask Python Energy Efficiency
2009 – 2010

MSc — Artificial Intelligence — University of Southampton

Graduated with distinction; explored early applications of ML and robotics.

AI Robotics Machine Learning
2007 – 2009

MSc — Engineering Management — University of Engineering & Technology Taxila

Blended engineering, business, and leadership concepts to prepare for technical management roles in complex, technology-driven organizations.

  • Studied courses in Engineering Project Management, Finance for Technical Managers, Total Quality Management, and Technology Strategy
  • Focused on organizational leadership, strategic planning, and systems thinking within engineering contexts
Project Management Technology Strategy Technical Leadership Operations Systems Thinking
2008 – 2009

System Automation Consultant — Swift Trade International

Built algorithmic trading infrastructure and automated reporting tools.

Quantitative Analysis Automation Data Pipelines
2006 – 2008

Senior Software Developer — Jin Technologies

Developed web portals and point-of-sale systems with .NET and SQL backends.

.NET POS Systems Web Development
2006 – 2006

Trainee Engineer — National Highway Authority

Supported modernization of highway monitoring systems.

Infrastructure Data Analysis
2001 – 2005

Bachelor of Information Technology — National University of Sciences and Technology

Bachelor’s degree focused on core software engineering, algorithms and systems.

Java C++ Software Engineering