About
Software engineering student passionate about building full-stack, responsive, scalable, and user-friendly applications. Experienced in Python, JavaScript, and web development, with growing expertise in cloud platforms and AI-powered tools. Strong in problem-solving, collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions.
Education
- African Leadership University – BSE in Software Engineering (2025 – Present)
- ALX – Professional Foundations Certificate (2016 – 2020)
- AI Saturdays – Introduction to AI (2025)
- ALU Competitive Programming – ICPC Track (2026 – Present)
Experience
Eco-Innovation Lab Manager (July 2025 – Present)
- Built digital tracking systems improving project visibility and reducing reporting delays by ~15%
- Designed data pipelines for waste-to-value tracking and analytics
- Developed dashboards to monitor KPIs, increasing data-driven decisions by ~20%
- Implemented automation systems reducing manual work by ~10 hours/month
Research Manager (Jan 2025 – July 2025)
- Built research systems using Google Forms, Sheets, and Notion
- Analyzed data from 10+ conservation case studies
- Cleaned and structured datasets for insights
- Reduced reporting time by ~15% through automation
Projects
Farmer Konekt (Feb 2026 – Apr 2026)
Built a full-stack agricultural marketplace platform connecting farmers and buyers. Designed system architecture, developed responsive UI, and collaborated using GitHub and Scrum workflows.
NYC Taxi Analytics (Jan 2026 – Feb 2026)
Developed a transport analytics platform to help users choose taxis based on time, price, and location using real datasets. Deployed on AWS with Nginx configuration.
Book Vault (Jan 2026 – Feb 2026)
Created a web app for tracking reading progress with CRUD functionality and personalized goals.
Permit Watch (Jan 2026 – Feb 2026)
Built a React-based platform to monitor corruption in permit processes, including data visualization for decision-making.
Skills
- Programming: JavaScript, Python, Node.js, SQL, C++, Shell
- Frameworks: React, Flask
- Tools: Git, GitHub, Linux, VS Code, WebStorm
- Other: Problem-solving, Project Management, Agile/Scrum
Languages
- Kinyarwanda (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- French (Beginner)
Contact
Email: i.ishami025@gmail.com
Phone: +250 784 700 523
GitHub: ishami-i
LinkedIn: irene-ishami