Ronnie Ochieng
Machine Learning & Backend Engineer. Biomedical Engineer.
Driven by the convergence of biomedical engineering, data science, and software development, I am deeply passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges. With a solid foundation in Biomedical Engineering and extensive experience as both a data scientist and seasoned software developer, I possess a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions across various domains.
Featured Projects
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AgriXpert Bot
Streamlit application that shows a proof of concept how large language models can be used to provide remedies to farmers' queries. The application supports Swahili, English, and French languages. The model was fine-tuned on an agricultural dataset. The chatbot system has been used in building AgriXpert Bot system which is a voice-SMS chatbot that provides agricultural information to farmers in Kenya.
View Streamlit Application
Swahili Speech Recognition System
Led a team of three individuals to develop a robust and efficient Swahili Speech Recognition system that can be applied across various domains, including transcription services, voice assistants, language learning applications, and more. The system was built to enhance acessibility to technology for Swahili speakers, enabling seamless interaction with digital devices through spoken language.
View Hugging Face GitHub Repository
AI-powered fire detection system
I developed an AI-powered fire detection and classification system designed to detect and classify fires in real-time. The system is capable of detecting and classifying fires in images and videos. The system is powered by a deep learning model trained on the PyTorch framework using YOLOv5 architecture.
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E-waste Detection System
I designed a system to facilitate the responsible disposal of e-waste. Users will be able to contribute their e-waste and, in return, receive points equivalent to the assessed value of the items, determined through cutting-edge computer vision techniques.
View Streamlit Application
Movie Recommender System using Content-Based Filtering
I developed a movie recommender system based on content-based filtering. The recommender model recommends movies to you based on features of users and movies.
View Notebook
Yatsa Data Analytics
YatsaApp is a car tracking solution that provides real-time GPS tracking and monitoring services for vehicles. The project's main aim was to provide valuable insights derived from the data gathered from the Yatsa fleet of vehicles. The insights were used to improve the company's operations and customer service.
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BebaPeleka
BebaPeleka project is a transformative solution aimed at tackling the issue of inadequate compensation that farmers often face when selling their produce through intermediaries. The primary objective of this project was to empower farmers by enabling them to monitor and receive fair remuneration for their agricultural efforts. I led a team of four individuals including myself in modelling data gathered from farmers' produce receipts. We developed an entity relationship diagram (ERD) and a relational database schema for the BebaPeleka database. I designed a Figma prototype for the BebaPeleka mobile application.
View Figma Prototype
Work Experience
Freelance Machine Learning & Backend Engineer
Upwork
February 2024 - Present
I freelance on Upwork as a Machine Learning & Backend Engineer. I have worked on various projects including developing machine learning models, building web applications, and creating APIs. I have experience working with a client for a project that involved developing agentic workflows using CrewAI.
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Internship
January 2024 - March 2024
As a Biomedical Engineering Intern at Mater Misericordiae, I was responsible for repairing and maintaining various medical equipment such as baby incubators, dialysis machines, ultrasound, suction machines, and ventilators. This involved using my knowledge of engineering principles and medical technology to diagnose problems with the equipment, perform necessary repairs, and ensure that the equipment was operating at optimal levels.
Data Analyst
Tingle Software: Yatsa
March 2023 - April 2023
As a data analyst at Tingle Software, I was responsible for analyzing data from the Yatsa fleet of vehicles, providing valuable insights that were used to improve the company's operations and customer service.
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Kenyatta National Hospital
Attachment
January 2023 - March 2023
As a Biomedical Engineering Intern at Kenyatta National Hospital, I was responsible for repairing and maintaining various medical equipment such as baby incubators, dialysis machines, ultrasound, suction machines, and ventilators. This involved using my knowledge of engineering principles and medical technology to diagnose problems with the equipment, perform necessary repairs, and ensure that the equipment was operating at optimal levels.
Education
Kenyatta University.
Biomedical Engineering
5th Year Biomedical Engineering Student
KamiLimu
KamiLimu Mentee
KamiLimu is a non-profit organization whose mission is to upskill tertiary-level tech students with competencies in personal and professional development, industry-relevant ICT skills, innovation, scholarship, and community engagement, in an effort to nurture employability, enhance student learning outcomes, and increase global competitiveness.
DeepLearning.AI
Jan 2024
Completed AI for Medical Diagnosis course offered by DeepLearning.AI
Coursera
Sep 2023
Completed Image Super Resolution using Autoencoders in Keras course offered by Coursera Project Network.
Coursera
July 2023
Completed Unsupervised learning, recommender systems, and reinforcement learning course in the Machine Learning Specialization course offered by DeepLearning.AI
October 2022
Completed Supervised Machine Learning: regression and classification Course in the machine learning specialization course offered by DeepLearning.AI
Goethe Institut
I learnt Deutsch language right from the beginners level A1 to A2. I have an elementary understanding of the German language and culture.