Edward Elisha Musabila

Edward Elisha Musabila

Senior Software & AI/ML Engineer | Full-Stack Developer
Dar Es Salaam, 11035, Dar es Salaam, TZ.

About

Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with 5 years of full-stack and 3 years of AI/ML expertise, adept at architecting scalable web platforms and deploying production-grade ML models. Proven leader of cross-functional teams, successfully delivering 46+ projects with 100% client satisfaction and boosting process efficiency by 40% through innovative ML pipelines. Hosts a technology podcast reaching over 50,000 monthly listeners, demonstrating strong communication and industry thought leadership.

Work

Bombasoft Technologies
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Software Engineer

Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, United Republic of

Summary

Led full-stack development initiatives and drove technical excellence, delivering robust web and mobile solutions.

Highlights

Architected and delivered over 25 enterprise-grade web applications and cross-platform mobile solutions using JavaScript, Python, and Flutter, achieving 98% uptime and serving 10,000+ users.

Improved development efficiency by 65% through implementing automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time from 2 hours to 15 minutes.

Led a cross-functional team of 5 developers in building a real-time collaboration platform with React and WebSocket, increasing team productivity by 40%.

Designed and implemented scalable RESTful APIs and microservices architecture capable of handling 100,000+ daily requests with sub-200ms response times.

Collaborated effectively with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into precise technical specifications, consistently delivering solutions that exceeded expectations in 95% of projects.

Teknolojia Ya Sasa
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Technology Podcast Host

Remote, N/A, N/A

Summary

Built thought leadership and fostered community engagement within the technology space through weekly podcasting.

Highlights

Hosted and produced a weekly technology podcast reaching over 50,000 monthly listeners, featuring industry experts and discussing emerging technologies.

Demonstrated exceptional communication skills by leading technical discussions and interviews, creating highly engaging content for the developer community.

Stayed current with industry trends and emerging technologies, providing valuable insights and fostering continuous learning within the developer community.

Cultivated a professional network with key technology leaders, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing that enriched podcast content and community engagement.

Replit
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Machine Learning Engineer (CONTRACT)

Remote, N/A, N/A

Summary

Developed AI-powered coding assistance and natural language processing solutions to enhance developer productivity.

Highlights

Designed and implemented advanced machine learning models for code completion and natural language processing, significantly improving developer efficiency.

Optimized ML pipelines to efficiently handle large-scale code analysis and generation tasks, ensuring high performance and scalability for critical features.

Nexify Africa
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CTO & Lead Developer

Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, United Republic of

Summary

Orchestrated AI-driven development initiatives and defined the overarching technical strategy for the organization.

Highlights

Spearheaded and executed artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives, leveraging TensorFlow and modern AI frameworks to drive product innovation.

Architected and deployed enterprise-grade AI solutions, enhancing overall organizational productivity and automating complex workflows across various departments.

Led and mentored cross-functional development teams, ensuring the successful implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions from concept to delivery.

Drove technical excellence by establishing and enforcing best practices in AI development and deployment, improving solution reliability and scalability.

Freelance
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Full Stack Developer

Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, United Republic of

Summary

Delivered custom full-stack software solutions for a diverse client portfolio across various industries.

Highlights

Developed and deployed over 21 custom web applications and mobile apps for clients across various industries, maintaining a consistent 100% client satisfaction rate.

Built an enterprise automation framework using Python and JavaScript, reducing client manual processes by 80% and saving over 200 hours monthly.

Created cross-platform mobile solutions leveraging Flutter and Progressive Web App technologies, expanding client reach by 150%.

Implemented responsive UI/UX designs that improved user engagement by 45% and reduced bounce rates by 30%.

Established robust DevOps practices, including automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment strategies, to streamline project delivery and enhance software quality.

MonitAfrica Solutions Company Limited
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Software Developer

Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, United Republic of

Summary

Developed innovative software solutions using TypeScript and modern web technologies to meet client needs.

Highlights

Built scalable web applications and cross-platform mobile solutions using TypeScript, Flutter, and modern development frameworks, improving overall system performance.

Implemented responsive and user-friendly interfaces, significantly enhancing user experience across multiple platforms and increasing user adoption.

Collaborated effectively with international teams to deliver high-quality software solutions on schedule and within budget.

Contributed expertise across 8 technical skill areas, including web development and software architecture, to enhance project delivery and team capabilities.

Volunteer

CoderDojo
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STEM Workshop Facilitator

Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, United Republic of

Summary

Facilitated STEM workshops, teaching foundational programming skills to students.

Highlights

Taught HTML/CSS and JavaScript to students, fostering foundational programming skills and inspiring interest in technology.

Education

St. Joseph University In Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, United Republic of

Diploma

Computer Science

Courses

Object-Oriented Programming

Data Structures

Algorithms

Software Engineering

Database Systems

Languages

English

Native

Kiswahili

Native

Certificates

Agile Project Management

Issued By

Google

Project Planning

Issued By

Google

Software Engineering Job Simulation

Issued By

J.P. Morgan

Skills

AI / Machine Learning

TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers, MLflow, OpenCV, NumPy, Pandas.

ML Techniques

Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Recommendation Systems, Time-Series Forecasting, Reinforcement Learning.

Full-Stack Development

JavaScript (ES6+), Flutter, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, C#, ASP.NET, React, Angular, Vue, Next.js, Redux, REST APIs, GraphQL APIs.

Databases & Data

PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQL, NoSQL, ETL, Apache Spark, Hadoop.

DevOps & Cloud

Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, AWS SageMaker, GCP AI Platform, Microservices, CI/CD.

Other Technical Skills

System Design, Agile/Scrum, Technical Leadership.

Soft Skills

Technical Podcasting, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Problem-Solving.

Interests

AI Ethics
Open-Source Contribution

References

References

Available upon request

Projects

Vaccine Visibility PWA

Summary

Led development of a Progressive Web App for vaccine visibility, incorporating computer-vision verification and supply-chain forecasting for Gambia MoH.

Enterprise ML Automation

Summary

Architected a system for predictive health analytics and anomaly detection for the Ministry of Health TZ.

Internal Productivity Platform

Summary

Developed an NLP-based document processing and task-assignment model to enhance internal operations for UNICEF TZ.