Machine Learning Operations Specialist - CIMMYT
Center for International Forestry Research
Software Engineering, Operations, Data Science
Nairobi, Kenya
1. MLOps Framework Development and Pipeline Automation
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and scalable MLOps frameworks.
- Develop and maintain data, training, and deployment pipelines ensuring reproducibility and efficiency.
2. Model Deployment, Monitoring, and Performance Optimization
- Deploy machine learning models into production and ensure reliable performance.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to track model accuracy and drift.
3. Image-Based AI and Digital Phenotyping Solutions
- Support development and deployment of image recognition models using drone and mobile imagery.
- Utilize tools such as Roboflow and Databricks for image-based workflows and scalable ML operations.
4. Collaboration and Cross-Institutional Integration
- Work with CGIAR partners (e.g., ICRISAT, IITA) and internal teams to harmonize MLOps practices.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and integration across multidisciplinary teams.
5. Governance, Capacity Building, and Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards.
- Provide training and promote adoption of best practices while integrating emerging MLOps.

