Data Science Software Engineer

Caleb Mugisha

Tempe, AZ *****

********@***.*** Linkedin:@calebmugisha

EDUCATION

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ May 2025

Master of Science – Computer Science

African Leadership University, Rwanda July 2023

Bachelor of Science – Computer Science and Data Science Relevant coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Construction, Software Design, Fundamentals of Programming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computational Thinking and Data Science, Linear Algebra, Computer System Engineering, Theory of Computation, Software Systems, Distributed system, Data Mining, Recommender Systems, Distributed Database Systems, Networking

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: Python, Java, TypeScript, C/C++, SQL, Swift, Scala Frameworks: Express, Node.js, SpringBoot, Django, ReactJS, Angular Others: MongoDB, Rest APIS, Git, Tableau, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Linux/Unix, Kafka EXPERIENCE

EdPlus, Scottsdale, AZ Aug 2023 - Now

Software Engineer Intern

● Streamlined data workflows for the Baobab Platform by implementing Random Forest and Linear Regression models, effectively addressing latency issues and improving processing efficiency by 6%.

● Developed a generative AI virtual assistant for the Baobab Platform used by over 1000 students.

● Cut deployment time by 5% through automated build, test, and deployment pipelines using Jenkins and Travis CI, enabling continuous integration and delivery with minimal manual intervention.

● Used Tools: Java, ReactJS, Jenkins, Travis CI

Solvit Africa, Remote March 2022 - July 2023

Software Engineer & Data Scientist

● Enhanced image classification accuracy by 15% and processing speed by 20% by deploying Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Transfer Learning techniques with Python, addressing misclassification issues and improving processing efficiency.

● Reduced system downtime by 5% by designing a data processing framework for vibration analysis that used Prometheus for real-time metrics collection and Grafana for visualization, which improved anomaly detection and operational reliability.

● Used Tools: Python, Javascript, Prometheus, Grafana, TensorFlow, Git, Jenkins PERSONAL PROJECTS

Feature Extractor and Predictor Feb 2021-April 2021

● Constructed an image similarity model utilizing Color Moments, Histogram of Oriented Gradients

(HOG), and the ResNet architecture to identify and retrieve images with similar characteristics efficiently.

● Used Tools: Python, OpenCV, Git, Jenkins

AfriScribe June 2021 - Aug 2021

● Developed a real-time speech-to-speech translation tool from English to Kinyarwanda by integrating Google Cloud Speech-to-Text for high-accuracy automatic speech recognition (ASR) and MarianMT for advanced neural machine translation.

● Employed BERT for contextual understanding and GPT for generating fluent translations, ensuring precise, natural-sounding speech output with minimal latency.

● Used Tools: Python, TensorFlow, Kafka, Typescript LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Google Student Developers Club (ALU) Nov 2021 - Sept 2022

● Led Django workshops for 50+ students, increasing female participation by 30% and implementing a feedback mechanism for data-driven improvements.

● Led Python workshops, increasing participation by 30% and driving the development of 15+ collaborative projects, enhancing technical skills and career growth.

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