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Gilbert Yiga

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ML Engineer & Full-Stack Developer

Innovative Machine Learning Engineer and Full-Stack Developer with proven expertise in deploying AI-powered solutions to production. I specialize in building intelligent systems that drive revenue and enhance user experiences through machine learning, NLP, and recommendation systems. With a strong track record in developing scalable web and mobile applications with integrated ML capabilities, I'm passionate about leveraging AI to solve real-world problems and create impactful digital products.

Name: Gilbert Yiga

Degree: M.Sc. Computer Science (Ongoing)

Experience: 4+ Years

Phone: +256 772051029

Email: gilbertyiga15@gmail.com

Address: Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda

Freelance: Available

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Journey

Education & Experience

My Education

M.Sc. in Computer Science

Makerere University | Aug 2024 - Present

Currently pursuing advanced studies in Computer Science, focusing on machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced algorithms to deepen expertise in cutting-edge technologies.

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Makerere University | 2021 - 2023

Graduated with First Class Honors (CGPA: 4.65). Awarded Best Student in Computer Science of the Year. Gained extensive knowledge in machine learning, artificial intelligence, software development, and data structures.

Professional Certifications

Multiple Online Platforms | 2021 - 2024

Completed certifications in Mobile Development with Flutter (2022), Web Development (2021), Text Classification NLP (2024), Machine Learning in Production (2024), and Human Research Protection Training.

My Experience

Part-time Software Engineer

Sunbird AI, Naguru | Nov 2023 - Present

Collaborating with the Machine Learning team on NLP initiatives, enhancing linguistic data interpretation. Spearheading deployment of ML models into production environments, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.

Part-time ML Engineer

Emergent AI | Apr 2024 - Feb 2025

Specialized in computer vision for healthcare. Developed ML models to tackle health-related challenges, applying advanced computer vision techniques to extract insights from health datasets.

Software Developer

Pahappa Ltd, Ntinda | Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

Worked on enterprise applications including CRM systems, optimizing business operations at scale. Developed software solutions that streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency.

Skills

Technical Skills

Python (ML/AI)

95%

TensorFlow & PyTorch

90%

NLP & Computer Vision

88%

Django & Flask

92%

JavaScript/TypeScript

87%

React & Node.js

90%

Java (Spring)

85%

Flutter/Dart

88%

Projects

Featured Projects

Production ML Model Deployment

Deployed Sunbird translation and speech recognition models to production with high availability. Implemented model serving infrastructure handling real-time inference requests with monitoring systems.

WhatsApp API Integration System

Designed webhook architecture using Django for real-time messaging. Built admin review system for data management and integrated official WhatsApp Business API for scalable solutions.

Black Sigatoka Detection ML

Created a machine learning model to detect Black Sigatoka disease in banana plantations. Implemented in mobile applications to help farmers identify crop diseases early.

Low-Resource Language Identification

Developed a language identification model with text for multiple local languages, enabling better NLP support for underrepresented languages.

Blood Donation Uganda App

Developed a mobile application to facilitate blood donations across Uganda, connecting donors with those in need through an efficient platform.

Sunbird Translation System

Worked on React applications for Sunbird translation and speech transcription systems, available on the Sunbird GitHub repository.

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