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Ishimwe Ben

@ishimweben

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Data-driven engineer blending data science, engineering, and automation.

Rwanda

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead data-driven solutions and AI projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and apply engineering rigor to drive measurable operational improvements and innovation.

I am a results-oriented data engineer and analyst with a strong foundation in mechatronics and software engineering, experienced in designing end-to-end analytics solutions, building data pipelines, and deploying machine learning models to solve forecasting, classification, and anomaly detection problems.

I have led cross-functional teams on AI-driven transformation projects across finance, telecoms, and the public sector, and previously delivered automation and robotics solutions that improved performance, reduced failures, and increased customer satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Data & AI Engineer

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IBM

Jan 2025 - Present (11 months)

Designed and implemented end-to-end data analytics solutions using IBM Cloud and Watson AI, built real-time data pipelines and ML models that improved operational efficiency and decision-making for clients across finance, telecoms, and public sector.

Data Engineering IBM Cloud IBM Watson ETL Machine Learning APIs Cloud Native Architecture

System Engineer

Arrowai Industries

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023 (10 months)

Designed and optimized robotic control systems delivering a 12% performance improvement and coordinated testing and validation to reduce system failures by 15%.

Robotics Systems Engineering Design And Validation Performance Optimization Automation Industry Standards

Junior Project Engineer

Salford & Co Manufacturing

Mar 2020 - Jan 2021 (10 months)

Managed full lifecycle of an automation project, conducted feasibility and risk assessments, and collaborated with clients to increase customer satisfaction by 25%.

Project Management Automation feasibility studies Risk Assessment Mechatronics Stakeholder Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Engineering Excellence

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours), Automotive Technology

2018 - 2021

Activities and societies: Thesis on technological advancements within the mechatronics industry; participated in Innovation for Tomorrow outreach program.

Completed a Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) with a major in Automotive Technology; thesis on technological advancements in the mechatronics industry.