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Msc Data Communication and Software Engineering

• Research Thesis
  • Automated Repair of Security Vulnerabilities in Python Source Code

Bsc Computer Engineering

• Studied core Computer Engineering courses including Digital Logic Design, Microprocessors, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Networks, and Software Development.
• Carried out research in Automatic Evaluation of Handwritten Mathematical Solutions using Convolutional Neural Networks.

Data Scientist

• This role focused on in-depth analysis of academic data to glean insights about application, enrollment, academic performance, student dropout, graduation and employability of the University graduates. It required deep analysis of student lifecycle through use of Probabilistic Programming using PyMC, Machine Learning Models, Visualization, Automation, and integration and deployment of models in various University Information Systems.
• Key Achievements
  • Conducted comprehensive data analysis to model and understand the full student journey, from admission to post-graduation outcomes.
  • Employed Probabilistic Programming (using PyMC) to model uncertainty and make robust predictions about student behaviors and outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented machine learning models to identify patterns and trends in student performance and retention.
  • Designed data visualizations to communicate complex insights to academic and administrative stakeholders.
  • Automated data pipelines and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and data reliability.
  • Integrated and deployed predictive models into various University Information Systems, enabling real-time decision-making and operational improvements.

Software Engineer

• Roles
  • Design and Development of data systems.
  • Implementation of recommendation Systems for Agricultural Farmer Institutions in Uganda.
  • Design and development of data analysis and visualization dashboards.
  • Development of Web Content Management System

Graduate Engineer (Data Communication Systems)

Uganda Data Project

• This project seeks to create clean, accessible, reproducible and standardized Uganda datasets across key sectors of education, agriculture, health, governance, trade, transportation, etc..

NumPy

• NumPy is the fundamental package for scientific computing with Python.

Scikit-learn

• scikit-learn is a Python module for machine learning built on top of SciPy and is distributed under the 3-Clause BSD license.

• NumHack Award for Best Data Science Project in the Analyze category

• Lighting AI Prize for Best Analytics Project, NumHack

• Member, NumFocus Security Committe.
  • The Security Committee is responsible for overseeing the security of NumFocus's projects and infrastructure, including responding to security incidents and vulnerabilities.

• Director at Python Software Society of Uganda, PSSU.
  • PSSU organizes the largest tech Python conference annually in Uganda.

• Organizer, PyData Kampala.
  • PyData Kampala is a local chapter of PyData, a global community for developers. It is a an open and welcoming community of professionals and ethusiasts in data, science and engineering that meet regualarly to discuss and share latest advances in data acquisition, storage, processing, manipulaton, visualization, modeling, accessibility and application.

• Cell Leader, St. Francis Chapel, Makerere University
  • Lead a small group of fellow christians in weekly cell fellowships.

• Guest Editor, The Daily Monitor Publication
  • Author articles on topical issues ranging from education to technology to sociology for both print and online readership.