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Martin Koome

AI Engineer & Researcher

Specializing in Probabilistic Graphical Models and Applied Machine Learning at Carnegie Mellon University. Building scalable AI solutions that solve real-world problems and deliver measurable impact.

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About Me

Passionate about creating scalable AI solutions that deliver organizational and societal value

Martin Koome

Vice President

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Professional Summary

Master's student in Engineering Artificial Intelligence at Carnegie Mellon University Africa, specializing in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Probabilistic Graphical Models.

I build and deploy scalable AI systems, develop cloud-ready applications, and create solutions that bridge cutting-edge research with practical implementation.

With a strong foundation in data science and statistics, I excel at transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. My expertise spans the entire AI lifecycle, from research and model development to deployment and monitoring.

Core Expertise

Machine Learning & Deep Learning

PyTorch, Transformers, Probabilistic Graphical Models, LLMs, RAG systems

Data Science & Analytics

Survival Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Time Series, Data Engineering

MLOps & Engineering

Docker, Git, Cloud deployment, System automation

AI Research & Development

Designing and implementing retrieval-augmented generation pipelines and probabilistic graphical models for real-world applications.

Problem-Solving Focus

Led Campus Link at CMU Africa, aimed at streamlining student services through AI. Conducted a STEM student dropout study in Kenya, demonstrating measurable impact.

Recognition & Impact

Community Spirit Award at CMU, First Class Honors graduate, 7th ranked Kenyan on Zindi with 70+ ML challenges completed.

Skills & Technologies

Machine Learning

PyTorch Transformers Probabilistic Graphical Models Deep Learning RAG Systems LLM Fine-tuning Computer Vision

Programming

Python TypeScript R SQL Git

Data Science

pandas scikit-learn lifelines Survival Analysis Statistical Modeling Time Series Analysis

MLOps & Cloud

Docker FastAPI Cloud Deployment CI/CD Portainer

Research Tools

VOSviewer Zotero Notion LaTeX + Overleaf Connected Papers

Tools & Platforms

n8n Automation ERPNext NPM Google Workspace Market Research Product Design

Featured Projects

Education & Achievements

Academic excellence and professional recognition

Education

Master of Science in Engineering AI

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Kigali, Rwanda

August 2025 - May 2027

Concentration: Probabilistic Graphical Models and Applied Machine Learning

Community Spirit Award for outstanding collaboration and leadership during induction

BSc Mathematics and Computer Science (Statistics Major)

Multimedia University of Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

September 2021 - May 2025

First Class Honors

Coursework: Measure and Probability, Operations Research, Time Series Analysis, Stochastic Processes, Survival Analysis

Elected as delegate in final year

Key Achievements

Community Spirit Award

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Outstanding collaboration and leadership during induction

7th Ranked Kenyan on Zindi

Zindi Africa

Largest platform for data scientists and AI builders in Africa with 70+ challenges completed

First Class Honors

Multimedia University of Kenya

Graduated with distinction in Mathematics and Computer Science

Data Science Co-Lead

MMU Tech Community

Mentored 50+ students for over two years in data science track

Get In Touch

Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Let's connect and create something impactful together.

Contact Information

Let's Collaborate

I'm always interested in new opportunities, innovative projects, and collaborations in AI, machine learning, and data science. Whether you have a project idea, research opportunity, or just want to connect, feel free to reach out.

Current Focus: Probabilistic Graphical Models, Applied ML, RAG Systems, AI for Social Impact