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MIDIDA K. LAWRENCE

Fremont

Summary

A versatile Data Scientist and Microbiologist with a strong foundation in biological sciences and advanced technical expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and software engineering. Proven ability to leverage statistical and computational methods to solve complex problems in healthcare and biology. Experienced in developing predictive models, building intelligent systems, and translating data-driven insights into actionable solutions.

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Work History

Online Tutor, Python for Machine Learning

Freelancer
  • Tutor a diverse group of students in core Python programming and its application in machine learning algorithms and data science workflows.
  • Develop and curate learning materials, code examples, and mini-projects to enhance student understanding and practical skills.
  • Provide personalized feedback and support, helping students debug code and solidify their conceptual knowledge.

Assistant Researcher, Machine Learning and AI for Scientific research

Consultancy Firm
  • Assisted in the research and development of ML models for intelligent system automation.
  • Contributed to data collection, preprocessing, and the implementation of prototype models for natural language processing tasks.
  • Collaborated with a research team to document findings and analyze model performance metrics.

Software Testing and Application Development

  • Full software development lifecycle for a personal project, from initial concept and UI design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Implemented a rigorous testing strategy encompassing unit tests for core functions and thorough manual UI/UX testing, resulting in a 4.8-star app store rating with praise for stability.
  • App development: designed and built prototype SaaS applications, including scheduling automation, peer-to-peer transaction systems, and travel companion platforms using Python, JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
  • AI Integration: Implemented ChatGPT API and other AI frameworks for chatbot assistants, intelligent scheduling, and personalized recommendations.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate - Software Engineering & Artificial Intelligence

University of California, Santa Cruz
Silicon Valley, California
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Biostatistics

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
08.2022

Skills

  • Programming: Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch), R, SQL, C
  • Machine Learning: Predictive Modeling, Supervised/Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Recommender Systems, Deep Learning (CNNs, RNNs)
  • Data Analysis & Visualization: Statistical Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau
  • Tools & Technologies: Git, Docker, Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, Linux
  • Domain Knowledge: Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Public Health Data Analysis

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Developed and implemented full tutoring program at Jomo Kenyatta University.
  • Collaborated with team of five people in the development of Automated booking system.

Certification

  • CS50's Introduction to Computer Science | HarvardX (edX)
  • Algorithms and Data Structures | University of California, San Diego (Coursera)
  • Machine Learning | Codecademy
  • Programming with a Purpose | Princeton University (Coursera)

Presentations

[Silicon Valley, California], [July, 2025] Startup Presentation: "A trust-engine for peer-to-peer payments that uses AI to block scams before your money is sent."

Timeline

Online Tutor, Python for Machine Learning

Freelancer

Assistant Researcher, Machine Learning and AI for Scientific research

Consultancy Firm

Software Testing and Application Development

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Biostatistics

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Postgraduate Certificate - Software Engineering & Artificial Intelligence

University of California, Santa Cruz

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