I am Michael Munthali, and I recently completed an internship with the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau in Geneva. During my time there, I assisted with the administration and preparation of the 2024 ITU AI/ML 5G Challenge, helped resolve participant issues, supported webinars, and contributed to the outcomes and publications of the Challenge. I am known for my dedication, collaborative spirit, and proactive approach. I also contributed to the 2024 Challenge blog and demonstrated technical capability in design and project visualization through the Figma AI sustainability mapping project, while conducting in-depth ICT research on artificial intelligence and machine learning topics.

Michael Munthali

I am Michael Munthali, and I recently completed an internship with the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau in Geneva. During my time there, I assisted with the administration and preparation of the 2024 ITU AI/ML 5G Challenge, helped resolve participant issues, supported webinars, and contributed to the outcomes and publications of the Challenge. I am known for my dedication, collaborative spirit, and proactive approach. I also contributed to the 2024 Challenge blog and demonstrated technical capability in design and project visualization through the Figma AI sustainability mapping project, while conducting in-depth ICT research on artificial intelligence and machine learning topics.

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I am Michael Munthali, and I recently completed an internship with the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau in Geneva. During my time there, I assisted with the administration and preparation of the 2024 ITU AI/ML 5G Challenge, helped resolve participant issues, supported webinars, and contributed to the outcomes and publications of the Challenge.

I am known for my dedication, collaborative spirit, and proactive approach. I also contributed to the 2024 Challenge blog and demonstrated technical capability in design and project visualization through the Figma AI sustainability mapping project, while conducting in-depth ICT research on artificial intelligence and machine learning topics.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Junior Programs Officer at International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
February 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Managed day-to-day program activities to ensure timelines and goals were met. Designed web design wireframes for Sustainable AI initiatives using Figma. Coordinated logistics for meetings, workshops, and events. Assisted with data collection for program evaluation including surveys and interviews. Helped track and report program progress with milestones, budgets, and outcomes. Maintained databases and documentation for accurate records. Analyzed program impact and identified areas for improvement. Researched sustainable AI implementations within competitors to apply to ITU. Finalized data covering ITU's AI/ML challenges for 2024 in published article. Compiled emails and connections with potential partners for events and projects. Assisted partners in landing projects following ITU template guidelines. Represented organization at events, meetings, or conferences as required.
Student Catering Assistant at Royal Holloway, University of London
August 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Provided catering food for students and staff. Conducted food stock checks. Cleaned canteen area. Operated tills to assist customers with purchases.
Warehouse Worker at DHL Parcel Depot
August 31, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Handled heavy lifting of delivery packages and organized parcels for dispatch. Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas. Responsible for wrapping, packing, and stacking parcels.
Administrative Assistant at Dawn Legacy Investments
May 31, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Managed inbound/outbound calls, recorded messages, greeted visitors and directed them appropriately. Assisted less experienced staff with assignments. Managed printer maintenance and toner replenishment. Performed administrative tasks, document management, and report development. Scheduled and managed diary. Performed multitasking and prioritization. Sorted packages, faxed documents, routed packages, and handled interpersonal communications.
Intern at International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB)
October 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Assisted in the administration and preparation of the 2024 ITU AI/ML 5G Challenge, including coordinating with participants and Challenge management. Resolved issues faced by participants to help create quality solutions, and provided support for webinars and Challenge activities. Contributed to the outcomes, publications, and follow-ups of the 2024 Machine Learning Challenge. Conducted in-depth ICT-related research focusing on artificial intelligence and machine learning, and contributed to data visualizations and graphics to enhance report presentations. Played a key role in preparing the 2024 Challenge report blog and contributed to the AI sustainability mapping project in Figma.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Royal Holloway, University of London
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
IGCSE at Waterford Kamhlaba (United World College)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
The Origins I: HTML
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
The Legend of Python
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Education, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services