WANGARI CATHERINE WAITHERA

Lecturer

Biography

Dynamic computer-science educator and AI/robotics specialist with over five years’ experience managing courses and research in machine learning, computer vision and software optimization. Known for employing innovative teaching methods and interactive technology to enhance learning. Bringing strong workflow-automation skills using platforms like Zapier, n8n and Google Workspace, to streamline communications, scheduling and data management. Adept at designing curricula, mentoring students, and conducting research, with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new digital tools.

Research Interests

computer vision and machine learning for image processing.

Education Background

St. Yermo Secondary School
2005 - 2008
A-
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
2011 Jan - 2015 Dec
Bachelors
Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan
2020 Sep - 2022 Sep
Masters
University of Nairobi, Kenya
2023 Jan -
Doctor of Pholosophy(PhD)

Work Experience

JKUAT University
Jan 2016 - 2020
Hosei University
Jan 2021 - 2022
Kisii University
Feb 2023 - Ongoing

Publications

Augmented Lung Cancer Prediction: Leveraging Convolutional Neural Networks and Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm.
Oalib • 2024-05-06
Object detection and tracking aided SLAM in image sequences for dynamic environments.
IEEE 24th Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing (MMSP). • 2022-03-02

Research Grants

No research grants.

Skills

n8n, Zapier, Google Workspace, Notion, Trello, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Calendly. Python, RStudio, Jupyter Notebook, Keras, TensorFlow; data cleaning and analysis; data visualization (Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint); machine learning and computer vision. Conducting market and competitor research; creating data-driven reports and dashboards; proficient in documentation and knowledge management using Notion, Confluence and Airtable.