Zephania Reuben

About Me

Zephania Reuben is a Machine Intelligence Specialist and Machine Learning Researcher, he is also interested in autonomous digital brains and passionate about Mind and Universe. He is strategically utilizing his proficient knowledge in Mathematics, Electronics, and Computer Science to bring impactful technological changes. He is a self motivated person with excellent understanding of predictive thinking, operation and analytics tools for effective analysis of data. He has applied these techniques in broad areas. He is a fast learner, highly analytical, process, and solution-oriented person.

  • Title Machine Intelligence Specialist
  • Residence Dar es Salaam
  • Address Kigamboni
  • e-mail hello@nsoma.me
  • Phone +255 757 113 006

What I Do

General Computer Programming

I write computer programs as tools and packages for various learning and business purposes also for scientific applications using Python and C++.

Machine Learning Development

I apply my knowledge, skills, and experiences in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning to develop and deploy Artificial Intelligence models for various applications ranging from Health Care, Agriculture, Education, and many other applications.

Backend Development

For backend development I use Django and Django REST framework to build strong, scalable, and maintainable backend scripts and APIs for businesses.

AI Consultation and/or Training

Based on my experiences as a facilitator and speaker in different Artificial Intelligence workshops and conferences. I'm capable of sharing my knowledge and skills in different aspects of AI applications and research in businesses, product development, and data driven decisions strategy.

Cilents

Pricing

General Computer Programming
$25 per hour
Python Core
C++
Backend Development
$30 per hour
Django
Django Rest Framework
Artificial Intelligence Consultation
$35 per hour
Artificial Intelligence Adoption
Business Intelligence
Technical Strategy
Machine Learning Development
$50 per hour
Business Case Understanding
Data Engineering
MLOps

Fun Facts

Happy Clients

50+

Completed Projects

60+

Talks & Facilitation

30+

Awards Won

5

Resume

Education

2016-2020
The University of Dodoma Dodoma, Tanzania

B.Sc in Telecommunications Engineering

Acquired technical and analytical skills in the field of Telecommunications and Information Technology as whole from Telecommunications Principles, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Electronics, and Problem Solving skills.

Experience

Dec 2022 - Current
AI4D Multi-disciplinary Research Lab Dodoma, Tanzania

Assistant Researcher

Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) Multi-disciplinary Research Lab hosted by the University of Dodoma (UDOM) in collaboration with Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) based in Arusha, Tanzania. This project is a unique collaboration across two public, academic institutions in Tanzania, UDOM & NM-AIST, to establish a multidisciplinary AI4D lab that fosters research, training, innovation, and internationalization. The lab brings together academia, industries and African public institutions to develop research-based AI solutions that can address societal challenges in an equitable and gender-responsive manner.

Mar 2023 - Current
LogAI Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Co-Founder & Lead AI Educator

This role involves spearheading the end-to-end process of AI curriculum development, encompassing the creation of comprehensive and current content, strategic instructional design to cater to diverse learning styles, dynamic training delivery with an emphasis on engagement, and a commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and educational technologies..

Feb 2022 - Present
Camel Labs Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Co-Founder & CEO

CameLabs is a research and innovation laboratory, bringing together the capabilities of the latest advances in technology to develop sustainable distruptive solutions to create a better future for all. CameLabs is committed to nurturing young skilled talents and startups in 4IR technologies, to address the gap in human resources in emerging technologies. CameLabs also hosts conferences and community events focusing on the development of strong synergy between researchers, scientists, innovators, government, and technology industry experts for strengthening innovation ecosystem.

Mar 2022 - Present
emAI Conference Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Co-Founder & Lead Organizer

EnhanceMind AI (emAI) Conference is an event prepared and hosted by CameLabs to explore the fundamentals, advances, and breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence. The conference also intends to explore more on Artificial Intelligence use cases and how it can be integrated in tackling challenges around different sectors(public sector, private sector, academia and industries). emAI engages students, researchers, professionals from industries, government officials, policy makers and other data solutions enthusiasts to learn and discuss strategies and policies that could provide a suitable environment for researchers in terms of data privacy policies and Artificial Intelligence adoption.

Feb 2022 - Present
NileAGI Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Co-Founder & CEO

NileAGI is an AI research based company leading to solving Intelligence Toward Artificial General Intelligence(AGI). Our vision is to solve intelligence toward AGI where we conduct research and build intelligent systems that contribute to the state of the art of AGI. Our Mission is to Create Intelligent Systems for All. We are committed in research and build safe AI systems.

May 2018 - Apr 2023
Telesoft AI Dodoma, Tanzania

Co-Founder

Telesoft AI focus at leveraging the potential of Artificial Intelligence for Telecommunications and Software Development, this involves development of smart communication components and softwares for Health, Education, Agriculture and Business use with a vision of becoming the leading entity that is dedicated to improve the digital economy by the use of AI/ML technology.

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
AIESEC in Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Marketing Director

As a Marketing Director I was responsible for • Creating external Marketing Plan/Cycle; • Development of external positioning strategy of AIESEC in Tanzania and it's Local Chapters involvement. • Develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns for B2C and B2B nationally. Ensure alignment locally. • Enhance AIESEC brand impact to key organizations: government, society, campus, etc. Social Media management. • Develop and maintain the content for the national website and social media channels.

Jul 2021 - Mar 2022
Beem Africa Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Software Engineer

I worked on aggregated report feature for a Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) platform, Beem Engage in: • SMS • Airtime • USSD and • BPay

Experience

Nov 2023
Django Africa Zanzibar, Tanzania

Django Girls Mentor

Technical support for Girls in their Django learning journey during DjangoCon Africa held at the State University of Zanzibar(SUZA).

Dec 2022
IndabaX Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Technical Support

Technical support for Data Science and Machine Learning workshop held at Tanzania Data Lab (DLab).

Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
Python ConferenceTanzania Arusha, Tanzania

Organizing Committee

I played a role as transport and logistic manager for Python Conference 2021.

Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
MDST Zagazig, Egypt

Web Developer

Developing and E-commerce platform for Almakan Systems • Training on fundamentals of Web Development • HTML5 • CSS3 • JavaScript • JQuery • PHP and • MySQL.

Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
Jovian AI Dodoma, Tanzania

Compus Ambassador

Promote online/offline events conducted by Jovian.ai • Increase the adoption of Jovian.ai platform in the university of Dodoma. • Conduct meetups on topics related to Data Science, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning every 4-6 weeks. • Collaborate local speakers and invite them to speak in meetups • Help establish connection with university researchers.

Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Zindi Africa - UmojaHack Dodoma, Tanzania

Co-Organizer

This was the first inter-university hackathon and I got a chance to be a Universiy of Dodoma students representative, with a responsibilty of organizing the hackathon university wise,I managed to organize the hackathon which took place on 21st of March, 2020.

Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
UDOM AI Community Dodoma, Tanzania

Logistics Manager

The University of Dodoma Artificial Intelligence community was found in 2018, and I served as a community logistics manager from 2019 to 2020 were I was able to organize different meetups and community sessions.

Feb 2020 - Jan 2021
AIESEC in UDOM Dodoma, Tanzania

Branch Manager of Global Volunteer

I served as an Outgoing Global Volunteer product manager in AIESEC in UDOM, the product involves facilitating students participate in different volunteering programs outside the country through AIESEC organisation.

Jun 2019 - May 2020
SignAILab Dodoma, Tanzania

Research Intern

Responsible for researching on the applications of Artificial Intelligence for Signal Processing and Energy Monitoring.

Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
AIESEC in UDOM Dodoma, Tanzania

Branch Manager of Global Entrepreneur

I served as an Outgoing Global Entrepreneur product manager in AIESEC in UDOM, the product involved facilitating and empowering students with entrepreneurial skills through volunteering programs to startups and multinational companies with AIESEC.

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • C++

General Artificial Intelligence Skills

  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning
  • Geometric Deep Learning
  • Data Analysis
  • Generative AI

Data Science & Machine Learning Tools

  • NumPy
  • Pandas
  • Matplotlib
  • Seaborn
  • scikit-learn

Deep Learning Tools

  • PyTorch
  • Keras
  • Jax

Graph Analysis Tools

  • NetworkX
  • PyTorch Geometric

Generative AI Skills & Tools

  • Supervised Fine Tuning
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation
  • LangChain
  • LlamaIndex
  • Prompt Engineering
  • LLM APIs {Replicate, OpenAI, and AnthropicAI}

Backend Development Tools

  • Django
  • Django Rest Framework

Databases Tools

  • Oracle
  • MySQL
  • SQLite
  • NoSQL

DevOps & MLOps

  • Jira
  • Git
  • Docker
  • MLFlow

Other Techical Skills

  • OpenCV
  • NLTK
  • fast.ai
  • spaCy
  • Latex
  • Github
  • BitBucket

Soft Skills

  • Marketing
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Team Player
  • Social Media
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Social Networking
  • Flexibility
  • Project Management
  • Presentation
  • Public Speaking

Certificates

Deep Learning with TransorFlow 2

Certificate ID: CC-BFFC80A0D6
09 November 2023

Machine Learning

Certificate ID: CC-87976050CA
09 November 2023

Scalable and High Performance TinyML Solution for Wildlife Monitoring

Certificate ID: N/A
27 November 2023

Talks

Workshops & Training

Oct 2023
emAI Conference

Technical Talk

Generative AI.

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Sep 2023
Generative AI Meetup

Technical Talk

Retrieval Augmented Generation.

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Sep 2023
Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre

Artificial Intelligence Workshop

A 2 days Artificial Intelligence training which covered:- Basics of Data Science and Machine Learning.

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Jul 2023
Generative AI Meetup

Technical Talk

Large Language Model for Local Use Case.

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Jul 2023
AI4D Multi-disciplinary Research Lab

Artificial Intelligence Workshop

A 3 days Artificial Intelligence training which covered:- Basics of Data Science Data Visualization & Analysis Tools.

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Nov 2022
emAI Conference

Technical Talk

Machine Learning.

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Sep 2022
Vema Academy

Talk

Talk on Natural Language Processing.

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Oct 2022
AI4D Multi-disciplinary Research Lab

Artificial Intelligence Workshop

A 3 days Artificial Intelligence training for Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) executives, which covered:- Data Science for Executives Data Visualization & Analysis Tools Machine Learning Fundamentals • Machine Learning Using Python and SciKit-Learn • Fraud Detector Modeling using Machine Learning Deep Learning Fundamentals.

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Aug 2022
AI4D Workshop

Speaker

Talk and Demostration of OpticAI a tool built by NileAGI for Diabetic Retinopathy diagonosis.

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Jul 2022
AI4D Multi-disciplinary Research Lab

Artificial Intelligence Workshop

A four days Machine Learning Bootcamp, which covered:- Python for Data Science and Machine Learning. Data Science Fundamentals Data Visualization & Analysis Tools Mathematics for Machine Learning Machine Learning • Theory behind Machine Learning algorithms • Practical Implementation Using Python and SciKit-Learn Solving Machine Learning challenges in different platforms e.g Zindi and Kaggle Introduction to Machine Learning Operations (MLOps).

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Jun 2021
Deep Learning IndabaX Tanzania

Technical Talk

Computer Vision and TensorFlow.

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Apr 2021
Vema Academy

Technical Talk, with David Davis

Talk on Data Science and Feature Engineering techniques in Machine Learning.

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Sep 2021
Vema Academy

Technical Talk

Talk on Machine Learning & Launching a Career in Data Science.

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Apr 2019
UDOM AI, The University of Dodoma

Technical Talk

Fundamentals of Python for Data Science and Machine Learning.

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Conferences

Oct 2023
Tanzania Annual ICT Conference

Speaker

Talk on Artificial Intelligence Powered Innovation.

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May 2023
Mbeya University of Science and Technolgy

Speaker

Talk on Artificial Intelligence Powered Innovation.

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Dec 2022
PyCon Tanzania

Speaker

Talk on Predicting Fake News Using Graph Convolutional Neural Networks(GCN).

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Dec 2022
DevFest - GDG Dar es Salaam

Speaker

Talk on Understanding SCIKIT-LEARN APIs for Machine Learning.

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Feb 2022
DevFest - GDG Dar es Salaam

Speaker

Talk on Applications of Machine Learning in Marketing and Retail.

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Dec 2021
PyCon Tanzania

Speaker

Talk on how to build a career as a Data Scientist and Introduction to Machine Learning.

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Dec 2020
PyCon Tanzania

Speaker

Talk on Deep Learning.

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Dec 2019
PyCon Tanzania

Speaker

Talk on Python for Data Science and Machine Learning, Python tools for Data Science and Machine Learning.

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Other Events

Oct 2022
Ujuzi Digital Skill Hackathon

Talk

Talk on Emerging Technologies and Digital Innovation.

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Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
Teens in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Mentor

Mentoring teenagers and introducing Artificial Intelligence concepts in solving problems aligned to Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).

Mar 2022
ISACA Tanzania

Talk

Real or Fake? DeepFakes in the age of AI.

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Oct 2022
Teen in AI Tanzania

Mentorship

Solving Sustainable Development Goals with AI.

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Oct 2021
Teens in AI Tanzania

Mentorship

Solving Sustainable Development Goals with AI

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Portfolio

Improving Pharmacovigilance Systems using NLP

Improving Pharmacovigilance Systems using NLP

2019
Glaucoma Detection

Glaucoma Detection

2020
Lung Cancer Detection

Lung Cancer Detection

2020
Text Context Check with Self Attention

Text Context Check with Self Attention

2022
Projects Title Recommender

Projects Title Recommender

2021
Fraud Detection

Fraud Detection

2020
Bottle Level Inspection

Bottle Level Inspection

2021
USSD Application Based on DRF

USSD Application Based on DRF

2021
Real-Time Elephants Detection in Farm

Real-Time Elephants Detection in Farm

2020
Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Breast Cancer Diagnosis

2020
Regression Analysis with Django Rest Framework

Regression Analysis with Django Rest Framework

2018
Automatic Data Analysis System

Automatic Data Analysis System

2018
Student Registration Number Recognition

Student Registration Number Recognition

2021
COVID-19 and Pneumonia Detection

COVID-19 and Pneumonia Detection

2020
Plate Number Recognition

Plate Number Recognition

2021
Bottle Cap Damage Inspection

Bottle Cap Damage Inspection

2022
Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

2022
Malaria Diagnosis Based on Patient Symptoms

Malaria Diagnosis Based on Patient Symptoms

2020
AI4D iCompass Social Media Sentiment Analysis

AI4D iCompass Social Media Sentiment Analysis

Zindi Africa
Swahili News Classification

Swahili News Classification

Zindi Africa
Basic Needs Right Kenya

Basic Needs Right Kenya

Zindi Africa
Urban Air Pollution

Urban Air Pollution

Zindi Africa
Financial Inclusion in Africa

Financial Inclusion in Africa

Zindi Africa
Flood Prediction in Malawi

Flood Prediction in Malawi

Zindi Africa
Sendy Logistics Challege

Sendy Logistics Challege

Zindi Africa
Haya Ndo Maajabu Makubwa ya Akili Mnemba

Haya Ndo Maajabu Makubwa ya Akili Mnemba

Simulizi na Sauti
Matumizi ya Akili Mnemba

Matumizi ya Akili Mnemba

Channel Ten
Ukweli Kuhusu Akili Mnemba

Ukweli Kuhusu Akili Mnemba

TBC 1
Fahamu Zaidi Kuhusu Akili Mnemba

Fahamu Zaidi Kuhusu Akili Mnemba

Channel Ten
PyCon Tanzania - 2020

Talk on Deep Learning

PyCon Tanzania - 2020
CIVE Day | Innovation Competition - 2020

CIVE Day Exhibition - The University of Dodoma

CIVE Day | Innovation Competition - 2020
CIVE Day | Innovation Competition - 2020

CIVE Day Exhibition - The University of Dodoma

CIVE Day | Innovation Competition - 2020
Innovation week & MAKISATU - 2020

Innovation Week Exhibition - Dodoma Edition

Innovation week & MAKISATU - 2020
PyCon Tanzania - 2019

Talk on Python and Machine Learning

PyCon Tanzania - 2019
PyCon Tanzania - 2019

Talk on Python and Machine Learning

PyCon Tanzania - 2019
Artificial Intelligence & Life Workshop - 2019

Talk on Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence & Life Workshop - 2019
CIVE AI Workshop - 2019

Talk on Python for DS and ML

CIVE AI Workshop - 2019
Research & Innovation Weeek 2018

Presentation a Web Based Learning System

Research & Innovation Weeek 2018

Contact

Dar es Salaam/Dodoma

+255 757 113 006

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