Welcome to Erick's World

A Master's Student in Artificial Intelligence at the Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology with a BSC in IT, 2+ years of work experience in IT.

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Hello World

Hi, I'm Erick Busuulwa, a professional AI Engineer and Software developer, Researcher in AI, tech content creator, with a passion for driving innovation and building Intelligent Solutions.

Expertise
  • Building AI Models, with experience in Python, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Robotics and Neural Networks
  • Proven experience in DevOps (Azure, CI/CD, OKD). Developing Enterprise APIs using Java with Spring Boot with agile methodology
  • Managing Micro-services on Kubernetes
  • Proven experience in Wireless Communication Networks and Technical Support
Impact
  • Facilitated in training over 100 university students in; 5G, AI, Data-communication , Wireless Local Area Network Configurations, Network Security Concepts to prepare them for the Huawei ICT Competition
Aspirations
  • Aspiring to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and drive innovation in the tech industry
  • Dedicated to advancing the field of AI through groundbreaking research and development
  • Committed to developing AI solutions that address real-world challenges and improve lives
  • Focused on leveraging AI for social good, addressing issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability

He is an innovative problem solver who thrives on deploying cutting-edge software solutions. Ambitious, adventurous, diligent, and lively, he continuously seeks new challenges and opportunities to grow.

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Education
experience
Nanjing University of Information
Science & Technology
Sept 2023 - Jul 2025

Master's in Artificial Intelligence

experience
Kyambogo University
Aug 2018 - Dec 2022

Bachelor of Information Technology and Computing

experience
WorldQuant University
May 2020 - Dec 2020

Unit I: Scientific Computing and Python for Data Science

Unit II: Machine Learning & Statistical Analysis

Experience
experience
MTN Uganda, Kampala
Mar. 2023 - Jan 2024

DevOps Engineer

Developed Enterprise APIs using Java Spring Boot with agile methodology, Worked on Customer Identification, KYC, Mobile Advertisement APIs.

experience
ZTE Corporation, Uganda, Kampala
Aug. 2022 - Feb. 2023

Technical Support Wireless RAN Network Engineer

Actively Integrated over 200+ MTN and AIRTEL Uganda sites (ITRAN and SDR), prepared configuration data and parameter alignment for 2G, 3G and 4G.

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HUAWEI, Uganda Kampala
Jul. 2022 - Jan. 2024

Huawei ICT Academy Instructor (Part Time)

Trained over 100 university students in; 5G, AI, Data-communication , Wireless Local Area Network Configurations, Network Security Concepts to prepare them for the Huawei ICT Competition.

experience
Huawei ICT Competition (Global & Regional
Finals First Prize Award Winner)
2021 - 2022

Team Captain

Led the team through the competition in Configuring Network Topologies with Huawei Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Access Points, Access Controllers and we emerged as First Prize Winners at Global Finals in China and Regional Winners in South Africa.

experience
Intellectsoft Uganda, Kampala
Jan. 2021 - Feb. 2021

Internship

Android App Development with Kotlin, Digital Marketing and Website Development.

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Supercom Technologies Ltd,
Uganda, Kabalagala, Kampala
May. 2019 - Jul. 2019

Internship

Website Development with WordPress, Html, Css, Bootstrap, Php and Webhosting

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Uganda National Examinations Board,
Uganda, Ntinda, Kampala
Dec. 2018 - Jan. 2020

Data Entrant (Seasonal)

Entering National Examination Student's Marks in the UNEB Database Management System.

My Projects

Here is a selection of some projects I have worked on recently

Deep Learning
Face Focus

Object Detection for Face Focus Detection in Video Calls

Developed an object detection system using Landing.ai to determine if a person is focused on the camera or not during video calls, such as on Zoom and other platforms.

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Computer Vision
Yolo10 Object Detection

Object Detection for Autonomous Driving using YOLOv8

Implemented YOLOv10 for object detection in autonomous driving, achieving 93% accuracy in detecting and classifying road objects such as vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signs, enhancing safety and efficiency.

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Computer Vision
Content Based Image Retrieval

Content-Based Image Retrieval (CBIR) Model

Designed and developed a computer vision model for CBIR using Auto-Encoders with VGG19, focusing on efficient retrieval of images based on content features which can be used in place recognition.

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AI in Robotics
Robotics

Nao Robot For Sign Language Recognition and Translation

Currently researching on how to Implement a Robot that can do sign language translation using computer vision, NLP and deep learning.

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Testimonial

Feedback from the People I have worked with

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Elywin Michael Lukeera
MTN Uganda, Enterprise API Developer

I had the pleasure of working with Erick Busuulwa during his time as a DevOps Software Engineer at MTN Uganda. Erick is an agile learner, team player and has a passion for wireless RAN networks, data science, and machine learning. His technical aptitude and problem-solving skills are truly impressive, and he consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and dedication to his projects. Erick's contributions to the team are invaluable, and I'm confident he will continue to excel in his future endeavors. It was no surprise to me when he won first prize in the Huawei ICT Competition - Global Finals and earned five HCIA certifications. I highly recommend Erick for any role in software engineering, wireless RAN networks, data science, or machine learning.

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Simon Peter Tugume
MTN Uganda, Infrastructure Software Developer

Erick was one of the best software engineers I have worked with. Very clear in his communication, prompt in his delivery with a high level of clean concise code development. He was truly a joy to work with.

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Esther Tumwebaze
Huawei Uganda

Erick was great at handling the issue with my website. It was hacked and he effortlessly fixed it and offered additional value. He's really great at what he does and I'll always recommend his services.

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Hussein Bbaale
ZTE Corporation, Technical Support Engineer

What I liked best about Erick during our time together at ZTE Corporation was his patience and resourcefulness. He was very patient in taking on assignments and requests from team members. He was also quite resourceful in finding innovative ways to solve some of the issues that arose that there was no conventional fix for. I recommend him in any IT role and to anyone willing to engage his services. He is very knowledgeable.

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Mark Kisitu
Huawei ICT Competition Student

He is very knowledgeable when it comes to sharing what he knows, I really learnt a lot from him, I couldn't imagine how we would perform in the Competition without him being our Mentor. He ensured we worked in a Team. I highly recommend him in any Software Development role or Mentoring.

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Minidu Wickramaarachchi
Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology

I had the pleasure of sharing AI classes with Erick at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. He consistently demonstrated exceptional knowledge and a deep understanding of AI concepts. Erick frequently led study groups and gave insightful presentations that clarified complex topics, significantly enhancing our learning experience. He was always willing to help classmates and provided valuable feedback on projects. Erick is an outstanding AI enthusiast and a supportive colleague whose contributions greatly benefited our learning experience. I highly recommend Him.

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Daniel Kabwe
Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Erick on several research projects at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. He consistently demonstrated exceptional research skills and a deep understanding of AI concepts. Erick played a pivotal role in our projects, offering valuable insights and innovative solutions. He was dedicated to knowledge sharing, often presenting complex ideas in Computer Vision in a clear and concise manner, greatly enhancing our team's understanding. He is a brilliant researcher and a supportive colleague whose contributions have significantly advanced our research efforts.

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