Professional Experience
AG Visual AI Visiting Researcher
Bielefeld University
June 2025 – PresentConducting cutting-edge research in computer vision and AI under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Helge Rhodin. Focus on 3D modeling, robotics, and AR/XR applications at one of Germany's leading research institutions.
Google DeepMind Scholar
DeepMind
Nov 2022 – June 2025Prestigious scholarship recognizing academic excellence and commitment to transformative AI education. Focus on advanced machine learning research and applications.
Researcher: ML Engineer and Data Scientist
The Marconi Society Machine Learning Laboratory
May 2021 – Jun 2025Leading research and development of responsible AI solutions for real-world applications. Specialized in generative AI, computer vision, and MLOps implementations.
Researcher & Teaching Assistant
Makerere University
Aug 2021 – June 2025Working as an AI researcher on various projects, as well as assisting senior lecturers in teaching different courses, including Machine Learning and Computer Vision at the Master's level, as well as programming at the Bachelor's level.
Research Scientist
Makerere AI Lab
May 2021 – June 2025Part-time research scientist focusing on explainable AI, agriculture AI and data mining applications. Contributed to cutting-edge AI research in the African context.
Senior ML Engineer/AI Advisor
Kin-Keepers
Feb 2021 – Jan 2025Strategic AI consulting for healthcare applications, including productivity solutions and strategic frameworks for senior care technology. Developed voice user interfaces and Alexa skills for senior care applications with a focus on data privacy, security, and AI-driven healthcare solutions.
Lead Machine Learning Engineer
Omdena
Feb 2022 – Feb 2025Led cross-functional teams solving AI-for-good challenges. Managed international projects with focus on collaboration, programming proficiency, and NLP applications.
Co-Founder/Machine Learning Developer
DMB Translation Services Ltd
Sep 2020 – Dec 2024Co-founded translation services company integrating ML solutions. Led project planning and management while developing innovative language processing technologies.
Chapter Lead
Omdena Uganda Chapter
Apr 2021 – Apr 2022Founded and scaled the AI4GOOD community in Uganda. Built leadership frameworks, organized workshops, and fostered team building across East Africa.
Student Researcher
netLabs!UG
Jun 2018 – April 2021Conducted research in networking and embedded systems, gaining hands-on experience with MikroTik configurations, robotics, and wireless networking technologies, as well as foundational skills in computer networking.