Gertrude Muthoni Maigwa
About Candidate
Innovative and results-driven software developer skilled in Python, C#, and SQL, with experience in database management, data processing, API integration, and model optimization. I bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills that enhance system efficiency, data accuracy, and overall project outcomes. Dedicated to building scalable, user-centered solutions that improve organizational performance, streamline operations, and support data-driven decision-making.
Education
Motivated early-career Software and Power Apps Developer with experience in customer service, data management, and AI development. Skilled in Python, C#, .NET, and Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI). Gained hands-on research experience as an ASR Developer Intern at Cobalt AI, contributing to Automatic Speech Recognition models for African languages. Adept at problem-solving, collaboration, and rapid prototyping. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Software Development, with a focus on backend and full-stack technologies.
Work & Experience
Contributed to the development and optimization of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems for African languages. Assisted in dataset preparation, audio-text alignment, model fine-tuning, and evaluation using tools like PyTorch and Kaldi. Strengthened skills in data cleaning, model training, multilingual speech processing, and performance benchmarking to improve accuracy and inclusivity in speech technologies.
