Allan Vikiru

Hey! My name is Allan, researcher & software engineer who aims to solve problems by conducting informative research and applying effective solutions in Computer Science.
In my research, I continually seek to discover and implement techniques for enhancing ethical human-computer interaction, especially in the knowledge areas of Internet-of-Things, Data Science and Machine Learning.

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Communication
• Creativity
• Logical & Analytical Thinking
• Time Management

Skills

Projects & Publications

Follow the links below to access some projects and research papers I've worked on.

• Development of Long-Range, Low-Powered and Smart IoT Device for Detecting Illegal Logging in Forests (2024) [Journal Paper]
• A Chainsaw-Sound Recognition Model for Detecting Illegal Logging Activities in Forests (2023, pub. 2024) [Conference Paper]
• Curbing Illegal Logging Practices using Sound Based Detection Techniques (2023, ongoing) [Research Project]
• Market Basket Analysis using Apriori Algorithm (2022, pub. 2023) [Web Article]
• An Overview on Cloud Distributed Databases for Business Environments (2022, pub.2023) [Preprint]
• Kairos Group Homes (2021) [Business Site]
• FireBand (2020 - 2021) [IoT + Web App]
• Waste Management using Augmented Reality (2019) [Proposal]

Experience

Education

Interests

Besides working on assigned and personal projects, I spend time looking into the latest in technology and other related industries. From trends in UI/UX to data governance, I follow numerous topics of interest across a variety of reputable digital platforms.

Outside tech, I enjoy listening to music, cooking, gaming, watching sitcoms and writing articles and short stories - though this has been on and off. I generally prefer being indoors, but I'm always open to stepping out for leisure activities.

Contact

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