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tobius saolo

@tobiussaolo

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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 seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, focusing on impactful projects.

I am Bateesa Saul Tobius, a dedicated Software Engineer and Data Scientist with five years of professional experience specializing in cutting-edge technologies. My expertise lies in machine learning and deep learning, which I seamlessly integrate with software development to create scalable solutions. I thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging my strong analytical skills and proficiency in various programming languages to deliver impactful results.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led projects that bridge the gap between data science and software engineering. Notable achievements include developing algorithms for loan estimation for smallholder farmers and creating automated response systems for agricultural inquiries. My commitment to driving projects to success, coupled with my adaptability and problem-solving skills, positions me as a valuable asset in any tech-driven team.

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 coffee farmers. I also created automated response systems for farmer inquiries using speech recognition and translation, and managed various data collection campaigns.

Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Computer Vision Data Management API Integration Python Natural Language Processing Data Collection Automation Project Management

AI Research Scientist

Makerere Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Lab

Jun 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 7 months)

In this role, I developed machine learning pipelines for health monitoring and community involvement, focusing on COVID-19 surveillance and automatic speech recognition for low-resource languages. I also led projects on ethical machine learning and AI for social good.

Deep Learning Natural Language Processing Data Analytics Machine Learning Data Modeling Project Management 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, designed data collection tools, and assisted in deploying machine learning models in web and mobile applications.

Data Collection Annotating Machine Learning Python Web Applications Mobile Application Research Team Collaboration

Software Developer

Serenity Solutions Uganda Limited

Jan 2018 - Feb 2018 (1 month)

As the Lead Software Engineer and COO, I designed software architectures and managed development projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards while fostering collaboration and innovation within the team.