Architecting on-device AI
& intelligent systems.
now
Exploring WebGPU and on-device inference for Transformer models.
Building OxideXLA — Rust transpiler for PyTorch → JAX with WebGL support.
Asbestos — Researching native llama.cpp embedding into Kotlin, Swift, and Desktop for autonomous on-device multimodal agents with system-level tool execution (Shell/File) and VLM.
was
Mobobi — Software Engineer (AI/ML) building Abena AI. Architected full-stack offline assistant; Flutter/Rust SDK; 98% model reduction; 5+ country data collection infrastructure.
work
Freelance — Data Scientist, Web/Mobile & Backend
Zinary — AI Developer
Anaanse — Co-Founder
projects
Found — Immersive mobile browser for human history
focusblur — macOS tool for distraction-free work
Cue — Private movie recommendations
Nudge — Location-based alerts and reminders
tink. — AR effects and AI image tools
Tapes — Audio workspace and recording studio
Pathly — Path-finding puzzle game
BigSpender — Private on-device finance manager
Stash — Desktop clipboard shelf and file batch-processor
idX — On-device AI inventory manager
SharkX — Remote interview transparency tool
SlimeArcade — Physics-based volleyball game
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About Me

Jeffrey Asante 1. I'm a software and machine learning engineer architecting mobile and full-stack systems with Python, Rust, Go, and JavaScript.

I specialize in on-device AI, reinforcement learning, computer vision, and NLP with proven results: 98% model size reduction and 80% accuracy improvements. I'm also an open-source contributor exploring game development.

1. Also known as Jeff.

GHANA (REMOTE)

Core Skills

Languages: PYTHON, GO, RUST, C/C++, JAVASCRIPT, SWIFT, KOTLIN, SQL

Frameworks: FLUTTER, REACT NATIVE, PYTORCH, TENSORFLOW, JAX

Specializations: WEBASSEMBLY, NLP, COMPUTER VISION, DEEP LEARNING, REINFORCEMENT LEARNING, SIGNAL PROCESSING, DATA SCIENCE, DATA ANALYSIS, SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE, MOBILE/WEB DEVELOPMENT, GAME DEVELOPMENT, CLOUD COMPUTING, CI/CD, DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS

Experience

Software Engineer (AI + ML) / Mobobi LLC

JUN 2023 - NOV 2025
  • Architected the full-stack system for Abena AI, an offline voice assistant serving 6+ African languages across iOS and Android, from system design through production deployment
  • Built a cross-platform SDK in Flutter and Rust with a clean API surface, enabling third-party developers to integrate speech features in under 30 minutes
  • Reduced on-device model size by 98% (2GB to 18MB) through quantization and pruning, shipping performant inference on mid-range mobile hardware
  • Designed and deployed data collection infrastructure across 5+ countries, gathering 5m+ labeled audio samples for low-resource languages including Twi, Pidgin, Yoruba, etc.

AI Developer / Zinary

JAN 2024 - MAY 2024
  • Rebuilt a biometric verification pipeline using OCR and computer vision, extending support from 1 to 4 document types across multiple countries
  • Improved facial recognition accuracy by 80% by fine-tuning detection models and implementing preprocessing pipelines that reduced false-positive rates
  • Engineered a scalable FastAPI backend for real-time biometric analysis, processing 500+ daily verifications with sub-200ms response times

Data Scientist / Freelance

DEC 2021 - PRESENT
  • Developed predictive models and reporting dashboards for client data systems, improving forecast accuracy by 80% using Python and SQL
  • Built interactive web applications with real-time analytics, helping clients make faster data-driven decisions

Co-Founder / Anaanse

OCT 2021 - OCT 2022
  • Led full-stack development (Node.js, React, MongoDB) of a student job platform from MVP to production, acquiring 200+ early users
  • Ran A/B tests to optimize the onboarding flow and job-matching algorithm, increasing user retention by 40%

Published Apps

Found

MOBILE / IMMERSIVE BROWSER

Found is a premium, immersive mobile browser for the Internet Archive. It uses a custom Hybrid RL recommendation system to surface millions of public domain films, audio, and books in a personalized interface.

focusblur

MACOS / PRODUCTIVITY

Eliminate distractions on macOS by dynamically blurring inactive windows. A minimalist tool designed to help you stay in flow and focus on your deep work.

Cue

MOBILE / CINEMA CURATION

A private movie curation app powered by an on-device recommendation system (RecSys). Discover hidden gems from the Internet Archive based on your taste, with no accounts or tracking.

Nudge

MOBILE / HYPER-LOCAL

Location-triggered reminders with a high-contrast industrial aesthetic. Get alerted the moment you arrive, leave, or pass a spot—all while keeping your data private on-device.

tink.

MOBILE / AR/AI

An AI and AR creative toolkit for your camera. Instantly remove backgrounds, upscale images, and generate depth maps locally with experimental gyroscope-based physics.

Tapes

MOBILE / MUSIC MANAGEMENT

Recording studio in your pocket. A minimalist audio workspace that organizes your recordings into projects with stems, tempo detection, and track layering—no internet required.

Pathly

MOBILE / PUZZLE GAME

Slide tiles to find the path. A minimalist puzzle game with over 300 levels, daily challenges, and a global leaderboard to test your path-finding skills.

BigSpender

MOBILE / FINANCE

Know exactly what you can spend today. A private finance manager with receipt scanning and auto-categorization—designed to stay fully offline and secure.

Stash

MACOS / PRODUCTIVITY

A macOS menu bar shelf for files, text, and links. Batch-process PDFs, caption images, and use advanced OCR actions with seamless iCloud sync.

idX – AI Inventory

iOS / ON-DEVICE AI

Your on-device AI inventory system. Scan items to automatically track value, expiry dates, and location—completely offline and private.

SharkX

MACOS / INTERVIEW TOOL

See exactly what apps are running during a remote interview. Provides full transparency for both sides through real-time monitoring and smart automation.

SlimeArcade

MOBILE GAME / PHYSICS

A bouncy volleyball game against a clever CPU opponent. Simple controls, physics-based mechanics, and surprisingly addictive gameplay.

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