EDUCATION

  • University of Maryland Global Campus, Bachelor of Science in Software Development and Security with Honors, Maryland, May 2024
  • Sinclair Community College, Associate of Technical Study (CIS focus), Ohio, May 2022
  • University of Rwanda, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication with Honors, Rwanda, June 2015

PROJECTS

AI-Powered Meal Planner

  • Developed a secure user authentication system, allowing users to manage profiles and configure dietary restrictions and health goals, following Agile practices to iteratively improve user experience
  • Integrated AI vision models to recognize food items, streamlining personalized meal suggestions, and utilized CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid and reliable deployment of new features
  • Implemented filtering mechanisms to ensure meal suggestions adhere to users' dietary restrictions and food intolerances, continuously refining the system through Agile sprints and automated testing

Community AI blog

  • Utilized Python, Flask, SQLite database and Linux to develop and deploy a blog platform
  • Applied Retrieval Augmented Generation to build database operations with natural language

Mobile Home Solutions

  • Developed a comprehensive Flask-based web application for mobile home reservations, showcasing full-stack development skills
  • Implemented secure user authentication system with OTP verification, enhancing data security and user trust
  • Designed and integrated an automated reservation system with email notifications, improving user experience and operational efficiency

EXPERIENCE

CE Siri Engineer| Apple | Cupertino, California

  • Successfully improved Siri’s accuracy and response quality in five locales globally
  • Developed and maintained datasets that enhanced the ability to timely catch errors in Siri’s response model
  • Identified and documented failure patterns, contributing to the refinement and debugging of Siri’s AI/ML systems
  • Delivered comprehensive reports and regular presentations that informed ongoing improvements and model adjustments

Software Engineering Fellow| Headstarter AI, Remote

  • Collaborated with a startup team to identify and prioritize product backlog tasks
  • Spearheaded the design, development, and validation of AI software solution
  • Implemented a weekly milestone-driven development process that increased team focus and productivity, resulting in a timely and quality product delivery

Technical Specialist| Apple | Beavercreek, Ohio

  • Conducted hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting on Apple’s ecosystem of devices and services in a fast-paced and customer-centered environment
  • Multitasked and rotated into different roles, which reduced customers' wait time and therefore improved their perception of the store

Consultation Agent| Best Buy | Springfield, Ohio

  • Collaborated with team members to meet sales targets and improve store performance

News Reporter| Isango Ltd | Kigali, Rwanda

  • Conducted in-depth research and analysis for national and global issues with emphasis on the Great Lakes region of Africa, ensuring factual accuracy and timely publication

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Linux and Bash for Data Engineering, Duke University, March 2023
  • SQL for Data Science, University of California Davis, March 2023
  • Data Analysis for Machine Learning, IBM, February 2023
  • Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting with People, Coursera, January 2023
  • Cloud Practitioner Certificate, Amazon Web Services, April 2022
  • Prompt Design in Vertex AI, Google Cloud, July 2024
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SKILLS SUMMARY

Programming Languages: Python,JavaScript,SQL, HTML, CSS

Frameworks: Flask, Node.js, Express.js, React, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, BeautifulSoup, Pytest, Streamlit

Soft Skills: Intercultural Communication, Collaboration, Resilience, Attention to details, Interpersonal Skills

Databases: Oracle, AWS Dynamo, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, PostgreSQL

APIs: OpenAI, Gemini, Boto3, Amazon Rex, Spoonacular

Platforms: Visual Studio Code, Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, AWS Cloud9, Git, Github, MySQL Workbench

Operating Systems: MacOS, Linux, Windows

Spoken Languages: Kinyarwanda, Swahili, French