Allan Vikiru

  Nairobi, Kenya

Hey! My name is Allan, a 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.

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

Skills

Data Science and AI

Data Science and AI

Languages and Tools: Python, R, MATLAB, DAX (Power BI, Excel)
Techniques: Association Analysis, Regression Models, Neural Networks, Data Preparation, Data Visualisation

Internet of Things

Internet of Things

Languages: C/C++, Arduino, ThingSpeak and Azure IoT.
Protocols & Networks: MQTT, HTTP, GSM, WiFi, LoRaWAN

Software Engineering

Software Engineering

Tools: Git, Docker, Heroku, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Analytics
Techniques: DevOps, System Analysis and Design, Agile, Scrum & Prototyping Models

Web Development

Web Development

Languages and Tools : Python, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Sass, Node.js, Laravel, WordPress

UI/UX Development

UI/UX Development

Tools : Adobe XD, Figma
Techniques: Design Review, Prototyping, Journey Mapping

Research and Technical Writing

Research & Technical Writing

Tools : LaTeX, Markdown
Techniques: Grant Proposal Writing, Research Paper Writing, System & User Documentation

Projects & Publications

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

Experience

Graduate Assistant

SCES, Strathmore University

Providing support to faculty at the School of Computing and Engineering Sciences in conducting research and tutorials for specific courses as assigned.

March 2022 - Present

IoT Research Lab Intern

@iLabAfrica

Under the software development team, handling application design as well as analytics for data collected by IoT powered devices.

January 2022 - March 2022

IT Systems Assistant

Quantum Facilities Management

Part of the IT department tasked with creating and maintaining solutions that support the firm’s core business processes.

May 2021 - November 2021

Freelance Web Developer

Designed, developed, debugged, and maintained various WordPress based applications such as e-commerce platforms, blogs, and business sites.

June 2020 - May 2021

Software Developer Intern

Slash Dot Labs

Part of the frontend development team, tasked with designing, developing, debugging, and documenting Laravel and WordPress applications.

January 2020 - March 2020

Student Fellow

@iLabAfrica

Worked under the system testing and debugging team for a web application built in Laravel and Vue.js

February 2019 - December 2019

Education

Strathmore University

MSc. Information Technology

Option: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

May 2022 - Current

Strathmore University

BSc. Informatics & Computer Science

Award: First Class Honours

My Undergrad Experience
March 2017 - September 2021

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

Let's collaborate! Reach out to me by sending an email through the form below, or through the social platforms indicated.

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