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Bateesa Saul

@bateesasaul

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Software Engineer and Data Scientist with 5 years of experience.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can apply my skills in machine learning and software development to create impactful solutions.

I am Bateesa Saul Tobius, a dedicated Software Engineer and Data Scientist with five years of professional experience. My expertise lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful solutions that seamlessly integrate data science and software engineering. I specialize in machine learning and deep learning, using my strong analytical skills to craft scalable solutions that address complex challenges.

Throughout my career, I have successfully developed algorithms for various applications, including agricultural yield estimation and automated responses for farmers. My work at M-Omulimisa Technology Company and Makerere University has honed my ability to thrive in dynamic environments, driving projects to success through adaptability and problem-solving. I am committed to ethical AI deployment and have led initiatives that prioritize responsible technology use, ensuring that my contributions positively impact communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Data Scientist

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M-Omulimisa Technology Company

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

As a Data Scientist, I developed machine learning models for agriculture, including yield estimation and loan scoring algorithms for farmers. I also created automated response systems for farmer inquiries using speech recognition and machine translation, while managing data collection campaigns.

Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Computer Vision Data Management Speech Recognition Python Data Collection Algorithm Development Natural Language Processing Project Management

AI Research Scientist

Makerere Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Lab

Jun 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 7 months)

In my role as an AI Research Scientist, I developed machine learning pipelines for health monitoring and community data collection. I led projects on ethical machine learning and created models for crop disease classification and business document recognition.

Deep Learning Natural Language Processing Data Analytics Machine Learning Data Visualization Project Management Algorithm Development Speech Recognition Computer Vision

Data Science Intern

Makerere Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Lab

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

As a Data Science Intern, I conducted data collection and annotation for machine learning datasets. I also designed data collection tools and assisted in deploying machine learning models in web and mobile applications.

Data Collection Machine Learning Design Tools Python Research Statistical Analysis Team Collaboration

Software Developer

Serenity Solutions Uganda Limited

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)

As Lead Software Engineer and COO, I was responsible for designing software architectures and managing development projects. I ensured timely delivery of scalable software solutions while providing technical expertise and fostering team collaboration.