AI Engineer with 3+ years in Machine Learning & Financial Time-Series Forecasting
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A researcher currently with 24 peer-reviewed publications in financial time-series forecasting, machine learning, and epidemiological modeling. Published in Computational Economics, Journal of Applied Mathematics, Scientific African, and International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences, among others. Specialized in hybrid statistical–AI models, decomposition-ensemble methods, and explainable AI applied to stock markets, volatility, climate, and public health data. Advanced proficiency in Python and R.
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Senegal
MSc · Machine Intelligence (AMMI)
August 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
PhD · Statistics
August 1, 2023 – Present
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Rwanda
MSc · Mathematical Sciences
August 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU)
BSc · Statistics (First Class Honours)
August 1, 2016 – June 30, 2020
Katwanyaa High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2015
Itheuni Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
August 1, 2004 – June 30, 2011
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Deputy Presiding Officer
March 1, 2021 – March 1, 2021
Kenya
Katwanyaa High School
Mathematics Tutor
January 1, 2021 – August 1, 2021
Kenya
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Census Enumerator
August 1, 2019 – September 1, 2019
Kenya
Katwanyaa High School
Teacher Assistant
May 1, 2019 – September 1, 2019
Kenya
Katwanyaa High School
Teacher Assistant
May 1, 2018 – August 1, 2018
Kenya
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Polling Clerk
October 1, 2017 – November 1, 2017
Kenya
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Polling Clerk
August 1, 2017 – August 1, 2017
Kenya
Katwanyaa High School
Teaching Assistant
May 1, 2017 – September 1, 2017
Kenya
Itheuni Secondary School
Mathematics & Physics Teacher
January 1, 2016 – August 1, 2016
Kenya
R Programming and Data Analysis Kenya Statistical Association
Unknown
June 1, 2026 – Present
SPSS for Statistical Analysis
Unknown
June 1, 2026 – Present
Enhancing Financial Market Prediction Through Multi-Stage Signal Decomposition and Hybrid Machine Learning Expert Systems with Applications
Unknown
January 1, 2026 – Present
Hybrid Prediction Framework Using Novel Stability-enhanced Dynamic Thresholding Feature Selection and Artificial Intelligence Methods for Financial Market Trend Prediction
Computational Economics
January 1, 2026 – Present
Forecasting Temperature Time Series Data Using Combined Statistical and Deep Learning Methods: A Case Study of Nairobi County Daily Temperature.
International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences
January 1, 2025 – Present
Statistical, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Models for COVID-19 Forecasting in Kenya.
Computational and Mathematical Biophysics
January 1, 2025 – Present
A Mathematical Model for the Spread of Monkeypox in Uganda: An SIR Model with Demographic Effects.
Interventions
January 1, 2025 – Present
A Comparative Evaluation of Kaplan-Meier, Cox Proportional Hazards, and Random Survival Forests for Neonatal Mortality Prediction.
Unknown
January 1, 2025 – Present
Interpretable Property Insurance Premium Prediction Using Machine Learning Model.
Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Intelligence
January 1, 2025 – Present
Explainable AI for Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Comparative Analysis of ML Models Using Random Forest Feature Selection and SHAP Interpretability.
Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science
January 1, 2025 – Present
Stock Market Index Prediction Using CEEMDAN-LSTM-BPNN-Decomposition Ensemble Model.
Journal of Applied Mathematics
January 1, 2025 – Present
Decomposition-Ensemble Approach for Realized Volatility Prediction.
Computational Economics
January 1, 2025 – Present
Optimizing Control Measures for a Vector-Host Epidemic Model: A Mathematical Analysis.
Earth
January 1, 2025 – Present
Spatial Epidemiology Based on the Analysis of COVID-19 in Africa.
Scientific African
January 1, 2025 – Present
Deep Learning Applications in Hierarchical Time Series Forecasting of Market Value.
Computational Economics
January 1, 2025 – Present
Forecasting Airtel Stock Prices through Decomposition and Integration: A Novel VMD-GARCH-LSTM Framework.
International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences.
January 1, 2025 – Present
Stock Price Prediction Using Combined GARCH-AI Models.
Scientific African
January 1, 2024 – Present
Spatial Regression Modeling of Child Survival on the Distribution of Births and Deaths in Kenya Based on the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022.
Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics
January 1, 2024 – Present
Rainfall Pattern in Kenya: Bayesian Non-parametric Model Based on the Normalized Generalized Gamma Process.
Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics
January 1, 2024 – Present
Capital Asset Pricing Model: A Renewed Application on SP 500 Index.
Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting
January 1, 2024 – Present
Enhancing Obesity Detection Through SMOTE-based Classification Models: A Comparative Study.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health
January 1, 2024 – Present
Exploring the Role of Dimensionality Reduction in Enhancing Machine Learning Algorithm Performance.
Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science
January 1, 2024 – Present
Modeling the Impact of Air Pollution and Meteorological Variables on COVID-19 Transmission in Western Cape, South Africa.
International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences
January 1, 2024 – Present
Modeling the Spread of Mpox Viral Disease in African Countries Using a Bayesian Hierarchical Model.
Communications in Mathematical Biology and Neuroscience
January 1, 2024 – Present
COVID-19 Impact Analysis: Assessing African Sectors—Commodity, Service, Manufacturing, and Education Using Mixed Model Approach.
Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics
January 1, 2023 – Present
Certificate in Business Management
ESMT Berlin, Germany (in collaboration with AIMS)
January 1, 2022 – Present
KESAP Certificates 2019 Python for Data Science
Unknown
January 1, 2019 – Present
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's background includes diverse educational experiences across multiple African institutions and an ongoing PhD in China, indicating adaptability and exposure to different academic and cultural environments. Their involvement in various research topics, from financial markets to public health and climate, demonstrates a broad interest and ability to apply AI/ML across different domains. The lack of traditional corporate work experience might require some adjustment to a fast-paced industry environment, but their academic achievements suggest a strong drive for excellence and continuous learning, which aligns well with innovative tech cultures.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong analytical and research skills, crucial for an AI Engineer. Their extensive publication record indicates a high degree of self-motivation, intellectual curiosity, and ability to work independently on complex problems. While direct industry experience in a corporate AI role is not evident, their academic rigor and research output suggest a capacity for structured problem-solving and contributing to advanced technical projects. The teaching experience also implies good communication and explanatory skills, which are valuable in a team setting.