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Work

Research Assistant, The Marconi Lab Kampala, Uganda · September 2022 to present

• Supporting the collection of 2D ultrasound images for computer vision tasks.
• Developing and training machine learning models for computer vision tasks on 2D ultrasound images.
• Integrating developed models into portable and handheld ultrasound devices.
• Presenting research and findings at artificial intelligence, health and communication conferences and symposiums.

Tools: Python, Wandb, Labelbox, GitHub, MATLAB, MONAI, LaTeX

MLWD Field Engineer Trainee, SLB Buliisa, Uganda · January 2024 to January 2025

• Interpreted downhole data and collaborated with directional drillers, geologists and company representatives to ensure job success.
• Identified and addressed issues such as equipment failure and signal issues during drilling operations.
• Operated and maintained MLWD surface systems and downhole tools before, during and after drilling.
• Ensured timely delivery of well information and daily client deliverables to support drilling efficiency.
• Maintained client relationships while adhering to safety rules and policies.

GI Risk Engineer, UAP Old Mutual Uganda Kampala, Uganda · April 2023 to January 2024

• Physically inspected and assessed risks for insured property and assets to support underwriting.
• Prepared underwriting and recommendation reports for the underwriting team and clients based on professional standards such as NFPA.
• Tracked risk improvement efforts by clients and reassessed risk associated with property and assets.
• Performed desktop reviews of risk surveys and assessments done by third parties on behalf of the company.
• Trained insurance agents on basic risk assessment and management, including risk information collection for underwriting purposes.

Machine Learning Engineer, The Marconi Lab Kampala, Uganda · September 2022 to May 2023

• Worked on an AI in health data solutions platform under an ICT labs for pathogen economy project.
• Supported the development of the system requirements elicitation document.
• Analyzed and cleaned raw data, and designed a data ingestion pipeline for machine learning models.
• Developed and tested an end-to-end machine learning pipeline.

Tools: Python, MLFlow, Linux, GitHub

Teaching Assistant, School of Engineering, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda · September 2022 to April 2023

• Created and maintained a class web page to disseminate information and share classroom resources.
• Prepared and taught practical programming sessions to supplement theory classes.
• Created, shared and assessed programming assignments while documenting student results.

Tools: C, C++, GitHub, GitHub Classroom

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Makerere University College of Engineering, Design, Art & Technology (CEDAT), Kampala, Uganda. CGPA 4.68 out of 5.00. Relevant coursework: object oriented programming, digital signal processing, engineering mathematics.

Skills

Languages and databases: Python, PostgreSQL, Shell scripting

Libraries: NumPy, Pandas, OpenCV, PIL, Matplotlib, scikit-learn

Frameworks: Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch

Tools: Git, Wandb, Streamlit, LaTeX (Overleaf)