Brian M'Ikiara

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Work Experience

Applied AI Fellow
ALX AI• November 2023 - Present
> Honored to be selected as an ALX Applied AI Fellow. > Participated in Applied AI Projects from Deep Fake Transcoding and Generative AI to Diffusion Model Implementation. > Worked with various AI models, from Insightface to gpt-4 Turbo. > Documented progress via Articles and Social Media Posts.
Software Engineer
Upwork (formerly Elance-oDesk)• June 2022 - January 2024
> Designed, developed and delivered tailor-made solutions to the liking of the Client. > Leveraged SaaS and PaaS to create scalable applications > Established concise and pragmatic project scopes, timelines and milestones for optimal project management > Demonstrated commitment to Client Satisfaction by proactive communication, punctual project delivery and prompt issue resolution
Technical Writer
Fiverr.com• September 2022 - January 2024
> Crafted bespoke documentation, tailoring each piece to the Client’s needs and exceeding their expectations. > Optimised the writing process by employing Technology: Adobe Dreamweaver and LaTeX, just to mention a few, to ensure that scalable, correct, and up-to-date documentation reaches the end user. > Transformed plain text into visually stunning READMEs on GitHub, wielding the power of Markdown to style and format captivating introductions, informative guides, and eye-catching screenshots.
Student Intern
Ajira Digital• January 2022 - September 2022
> Gained in-depth, as well as hands-on, experience in Data Entry and Management techniques > Utilised Google Workspace, LibreOffice and Microsoft 365 to efficiently organise and process large datasets > Streamlined Data Workflows by implementing efficient strategies that mitigated error > Demonstrated an adroit approach to addressing data-related challenges that contributed, ultimately, to project success

Education

ALX-Holberton School Africa
Software Engineering, M.Tech• September 2022 - Present
> Invested 8000+ hours in honing technical skills in Software Engineering > Gained vast knowledge and insight in 15+ Programming Languages > Capitalized on Pan-African Collaboration and Team building > Laid emphasis on Continuous Learning and Improvement
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Analytical Chemistry, BS• August 2018 - December 2022
> Invested 35000+ hours in developing skills in Analytical Chemistry > Became a Gavelier at the JKUAT Toastmasters Gavel Club. > Participated in the Africa's Talking Mini-Summit held in partnership with SES JKUAT in February 2023. > Got to judge at the Mashujaa Opens, EA-WSDC and I'Louwa Opens courtesy of the JKUAT Debate Society. > Competed in the JKUAT Chess Club Friendly Rapids Tournament.