Technical Mentor & AI Engineering Graduate Student | 5+ Years Teaching Experience | Expert in Machine Learning, Data Science & Python | Carnegie Mellon University Africa (M.Eng AI) | Published Researcher | 100+ Students Trained in Data Science
Teaching is my passion, and I find deep satisfaction in helping students develop strong fundamentals, solve challenging problems, and exceed their own expectations. I specialize in explaining concepts from scratch, making me particularly effective for students who find technical subjects intimidating. As a Technical Mentor and Teacher, I personally handle all aspects of my teaching to ensure each student receives individualized attention and support throughout their learning journey.
I go beyond being just a technical expert; I am a committed mentor who is genuinely passionate about your success. Whether you're struggling with foundational concepts or diving into advanced machine learning algorithms, I specialize in breaking down complex ideas into digestible, practical knowledge. My experience includes teaching beginners the basics of data handling, as well as guiding advanced students through Kubernetes-based ML pipelines and AI system security.
Let's work together to unlock your potential in data science and machine learning. Reach out to schedule a session where we can discuss your learning goals and build the foundation for a successful educational partnership.
Looking forward to connecting with you!
Cheers,
Baraka
Subjects
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Deep Learning Beginner-Expert
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Artificial Intelligence Beginner-Expert
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Data Science and Machine Learning Beginner-Expert
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Data engineering Beginner-Expert
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Python programming for Data Science Grade 8-Masters/Postgraduate
Experience
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Research Assistant (Jan, 2026
–Present) at Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Conduct materials science research for publication.
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Teaching Assistant (Aug, 2025
–Dec, 2025) at Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Assisted the Material Science professor with recitations and developing Python scripts for material science simulations.
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Technical Mentor (Jun, 2024
–Present) at Moringa School Nairobi
Teach Data Science to complete beginners, progressing from introductory concepts to expert-level Deep Learning topics like NLP and Computer Vision.
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Teaching instructor (Jan, 2024
–Jun, 2024) at Young Engineers Kenya
Teaching STEM courses, including robotics, physics, Python coding, and web development (from visual to text-based), to children ages 5-17.
Education
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Engineering Artificial Intelligence (Aug, 2024–Dec, 2025) from Carnegie Mellon University Africa–scored 3.65
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Applied Physics and Computer Science (Sep, 2018–Dec, 2022) from multimedia university of kenya, Nairobi–scored 3.7
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Secondary (Jan, 2014–Dec, 2017) from MOI HIGH SCHOOL- GESUSU–scored B
Fee details
KSh1,500–2,500/hour
(US$11.59–19.32/hour)