I am a Computer Scientist with hands-on experience in embedded systems, web development, data science, and cloud computing. Skilled in Python, React, and C, I have a proven ability to deliver scalable and innovative solutions. I am passionate about leading teams and developing advanced AI systems, particularly in healthcare, agriculture, and security. I thrive on mentoring others and ensuring best practices in ML engineering and deployment are followed.

Munyijwok James Alala

I am a Computer Scientist with hands-on experience in embedded systems, web development, data science, and cloud computing. Skilled in Python, React, and C, I have a proven ability to deliver scalable and innovative solutions. I am passionate about leading teams and developing advanced AI systems, particularly in healthcare, agriculture, and security. I thrive on mentoring others and ensuring best practices in ML engineering and deployment are followed.

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I am a Computer Scientist with hands-on experience in embedded systems, web development, data science, and cloud computing. Skilled in Python, React, and C, I have a proven ability to deliver scalable and innovative solutions.

I am passionate about leading teams and developing advanced AI systems, particularly in healthcare, agriculture, and security. I thrive on mentoring others and ensuring best practices in ML engineering and deployment are followed.

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Language

English
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Arabic
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Work Experience

Embedded Systems Engineer at AgroHarvest Innovations Limited, Mukono
September 1, 2024 - Present
Developing embedded IoT solutions for precision agriculture by integrating environmental sensors, WiFi modules, and Arduino-based microcontrollers to enable real-time crop and soil monitoring. Contributing to hardware-software integration and system optimization for field deployment.
Developer at Uganda Christian University, Mukono
December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025
Led a 3-person team in developing a library management system with a Python-based user interface and SQL-powered backend for managing book inventory, borrowing, and return records. Implemented core features using object-oriented principles and streamlined data handling to improve record accuracy and access speed.
Machine Learning Engineer Lead at Zentrix AI Innovative Labs
July 1, 2025 - Present
Leading a team of machine learning engineers and researchers to develop scalable AI solutions for healthcare, agriculture, and security. Designing and deploying deep learning models for computer vision and natural language processing using PyTorch and TensorFlow. Managing end-to-end ML pipeline development including data acquisition, preprocessing, training, optimization, and cloud deployment. Conducting code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring best practices in MLOps and model explainability.
Embedded Systems Engineer at Agro Harvest Innovations Limited
September 1, 2024 - Present
Developing embedded IoT solutions for precision agriculture by integrating environmental sensors, WiFi modules, and Arduino-based microcontrollers for real-time crop and soil monitoring. Contributing to hardware-software integration and system optimization for field deployment.
Intern at Uganda Industrial Research Institute, Mukono
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Built a Home Security and Environment Monitoring System, integrating remote monitoring capabilities to enable real-time home surveillance. Collaborated with teams to develop project features and systems integration.
Machine Learning Engineer Lead at Zentrix AI Innovative Labs
July 1, 2025 - Present
Leading a team of ML engineers and researchers to develop scalable AI solutions across healthcare, agriculture, and security domains. Designing and deploying deep learning models for computer vision and natural language processing using PyTorch and TensorFlow. Spearheading end-to-end ML pipeline development including data acquisition, preprocessing, training, model optimization, and deployment on cloud platforms. Conducting code reviews, mentoring junior ML engineers, and ensuring adherence to best practices in MLOps and model explainability.
Embedded Systems Engineer at Agro Harvest Innovations Limited, Mukono
September 1, 2024 - Present
Developing embedded IoT solutions for precision agriculture by integrating environmental sensors, WiFi modules, and Arduino-based microcontrollers to enable real-time crop and soil monitoring. Contributing to hardware-software integration and system optimization for field deployment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Uganda Christian University
May 10, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Advanced and Ordinary Level at Greenhill Academy Kibuli, Kampala
February 1, 2015 - April 30, 2021

Qualifications

Introduction to Data Science
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Partner: Cloud Computing
December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Scratch and Script Ignite AI Program
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Scratch and Script Ignite Cyber Security
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified AI Foundations
January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Foundations
January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Introduction to Data Science, Cisco Networking Academy
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
CCNA v7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Partner: Cloud Computing
December 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
CCNA v7: Introduction to Networks
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Scratch and Script Ignite AI Program
November 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Scratch and Script Ignite Cyber Security
April 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified AI Foundations
January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Foundations
January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Introduction to Data Science - Cisco Networking Academy
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
CCN Av7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials - Cisco Networking Academy
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software - Cisco Networking Academy
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Partner: Cloud Computing - Cisco Networking Academy
December 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
CCN Av7: Introduction to Networks - Cisco Networking Academy
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Scratch and Script Ignite AI Program
November 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Scratch and Script Ignite Cyber Security
April 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Software & Internet, Agriculture & Mining, Education, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare

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