About Meshack

Check out my resume here.

🌟 Professional Overview

I’m Meshack, a Software Engineer / Data Scientist with a passion for building innovative solutions using Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing systems. With over 3 years of experience, I have successfully navigated diverse industries, leveraging my skills to drive data-driven decision-making and create cutting-edge technologies. My journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a constant pursuit of knowledge, enabling me to deliver impactful solutions that address complex challenges.

Here’s a bit more about my professional milestones:

• Founder: Shak Technologies Ltd - Your partner in innovative tech and data solutions.

• Fullstack Software Engineer: TaskPlete ~ Fullstack Software (Python) developer.

• Snr. Data Analyst (Sunesis Consulting Ltd.): As a Senior Data Analyst at Sunesis Consulting Ltd., I led cross-functional teams to develop actionable analytic tools and dynamic dashboards, significantly improving productivity and decision-making accuracy. My role involved strategic project management and mentoring, resulting in enhanced team efficiency and successful project completions within deadlines.

• Data Scientist, NCBA Loop: In my role at NCBA Group, I leveraged advanced data analysis and machine learning techniques to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. I developed comprehensive Power BI reports, optimized data models, and created machine learning models that reduced credit defaults. My efforts in automating business processes and designing a recommendation engine improved project success rates and customer interactions.

🎓 Academic Background

• Bachelor of Computer Science from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.

🌱 Beyond the Workspace

• Coordinator - Equity Techhub (2022 - current): I dedicated my expertise to mentoring aspiring data scientists, sharing real-world insights and guiding them through the complexities of the field.

• Participant in build V4 of Backdrop (2024): Accelerator program for builders.

• Hackathon participatn (Equity Bank Second Edition Hackathon - 2023): Winner of he 2nd edition hackathon by Equity Bank.

• Hackathon participatn (Africa to Silicon Valley hackathon - 2023): Semi-finalist in the A2SV hackathon on Generative AI.

• Data Science Library: Developer, Contributor, and Maintainer of Dataramp - a Python library for data science and analytics teams. Find it here.

🤝 Let’s Connect!

Got an idea? A project? Or just wanna talk about the coolest AI/ML/Data Science trends over coffee (virtual or real)? Hit me up! You can find me on LinkedIn, or drop me an email at Email.

Thanks for swinging by, and here’s to making coding more fun!