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Tlotlo Oepeng

@toepeng

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AI/machine learning graduate passionate about innovative solutions.

Botswana

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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 AI expertise to solve real-world challenges and grow professionally.

As a recent MSc AI for Science graduate, I have extensive training in machine learning and a strong passion for applying innovative solutions to real-world problems. My academic journey has been enriched by a fully funded scholarship from Google DeepMind, where I had the privilege of working closely with a personal mentor. I thrive in collaborative environments and value the diversity of thought that comes from working with multidisciplinary teams.

Throughout my education, I have engaged in various projects, including developing a collaborative filtering-based movie recommender system and engineering a novel particle trajectory reconstruction solution using transformer-inspired architecture. These experiences have not only honed my technical skills but also reinforced my commitment to leveraging AI for impactful solutions. I am driven by the challenge of solving complex problems and continuously seek opportunities to expand my knowledge and expertise in the field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Volunteer Organizer

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Siyakhula

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Assisted in organizing and running the Siyakhula festive event, celebrating the impact of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences over 20 years.

Event Planning Teamwork Communication Community Engagement Leadership

Lab Assistant

Botswana International University of Science and Technology

Feb 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Assisted in laboratory operations by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining instruments for experiments. Responsibilities included data logging, troubleshooting, and performing minor repairs on laboratory equipment.

Laboratory Instrumentation Logging Troubleshooting Maintenance Teamwork Problem Solving Communication

IT Technician

Olasef Printing Service

Nov 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 3 months)

Provided comprehensive IT support services, including internet access, hardware and software troubleshooting, and application management to ensure smooth operations.

IT Support Troubleshooting Software Management Networking Customer Service Communication

Volunteer Cook

Thuto Boswa Rehabilitation Centre

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Contributed to the well-being of children with disabilities by preparing meals and supporting the center's mission to help them gain independence.

Cooking Nutrition Teamwork Communication Empathy

Peer Instructor

University of Botswana

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)

Facilitated peer-assisted study sessions to support students in their academic pursuits, enhancing their understanding of complex subjects through collaborative learning.

Teaching Collaboration Communication Leadership Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Cape Town

Master of Science, Artificial Intelligence

2023 - 2024

Activities and societies: Investigated the use of Transformer model inspired models as a potential track-fitting method for the ATLAS detector experiments at CERN, supervised by Dr. Daniel Murnane.

Fully funded by Google DeepMind with personal Google DeepMind mentor. Courses included Causality, Simulation-Based Inference, Machine Learning at scale, and Bayesian Modelling.