CV

General Information

Full Name Isaac Thani Moses
Languages English, Hausa (Native), Russian (Full Working Proficiency), French (Limited working proficiency)

Education

  • 07/2023 - 05/2024
    Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Carnegie Mellon University, Kigali, Rwanda
    • {"Coursework"=>"Humanoid Robotics, Cognitive Robotics, Machine Learning, Data Structures and Algorithms, Applied Stochastic Processes, Augmented & Virtual Reality, Managing Technology and Innovation."}
  • 09/2015 – 07/2019
    Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Nanoelectronics
    Kazan State Power Engineering University, Kazan, Russia
    • {"Thesis"=>"Development of a Real-time Data Collection System using Raspberry Pi and Arduino."}
    • {"Coursework"=>"Power Electronics, Circuit Design, Microcontrollers, Mathematical Physics, Philosophy, Project Management."}

Professional Experience

  • 06/2024 - Present
    Research Associate
    CyLab-Africa/Upanzi Network, Kigali, Rwanda
    • Working on the “Addressing Biases in Neurological and Respiratory Monitoring Technologies for African Populations” project.
    • Exploring biophysics-informed AI solutions + hardware redesign to address bias in EEG and Pulse Oximeters.
  • 09/2023 - 03/2024
    Teaching Assistant, Bridge Program
    Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Kigali, Rwanda
    • Provided technical and academic support to undergraduate students preparing for graduate school.
    • Supported a cohort of 40 students through their applications.
  • 03/2022 – 06/2023
    Cambridge KS2 Teacher, Project Manager
    BC Academy Cambridge International School, Kazan, Russia
    • Taught the Cambridge Program, planned STEM-Language lessons, and supported internal IT projects.
    • Awarded Outstanding Employee of the Year.
  • 12/2021 – 12/2022
    Co-founder and Product Manager
    Kwiberry.com
    • Managed product and business development.
    • Built customer base from 0 to 500 and facilitated shipment to 10 cities across 3 countries.
  • 02/2021 – 02/2022
    Senior Specialist, Sales & Customer Success
    Remofirst.com
    • Managed customer accounts in 30 countries and led employee training and customer success.
  • 10/2017 – 09/2018
    Electronics Engineering Intern
    TEKO Security Systems, Kazan, Russia
    • Worked on IoT connection modules and circuit design.

Selected Projects

  • 2024
    Theory of Mind for Robots using Behavior Trees
    • Integrated theory-of-mind constructs with behavior trees for intuitive human-robot interaction.
  • 2023
    Ethically Responsible Human-Robot Interaction
    • Integrated ethical frameworks into human-robot decision-making.
  • 2021
    Ray Tracing using MinilibX
    • Generated images using Raytracing protocol with MinilibX and C/C++.
  • 2018
    Delta 3D Printer
    • Designed a safe, affordable 3D printer for hobbyists.
  • 2012
    Multi-Powered Lawn Mower
    • Developed a solar-powered lawn mower, winning a Silver Medal at Eskom Expo in South Africa.

Scholarships and Awards

  • 2023
    • MasterCard Foundation Partial Scholarship for MS Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • 2022 - 2023
    • BC Academy Outstanding Employee.
  • 2016 - 2019
    • Rector’s Award for Excellence in Academics, Research, and Community Development (3-time recipient).
  • 2018
    • Best International Student, Kazan State Power Engineering University.
  • 2018
    • Honorary Diploma of 1st Degree for Best Student Presentation (Industrial Electronics Section).
  • 2014 - 2019
    • Nigeria-Russia BEA Undergraduate Scholarship.
  • 2012
    • Silver Medal at Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, Johannesburg.

Skills and Certifications

  • {"group"=>nil, "items"=>"Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Adaptability."}
  • {"group"=>"Technical Skills", "items"=>"C/C++, Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow), ROS, SQL, Circuit Design, CAD."}
  • {"Group"=>"Research Skills", "items"=>"Mathematics, statistics, research writing, presentation skills."}
  • {"group"=>"Certifications", "items"=>"Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision with OpenCV, Product Analytics."}
  • {"group"=>"Languages", "items"=>"English, Hausa, Russian, French."}

Other Interests

  • {"group"=>"Hobbies", "items"=>"Running, Hiking, Travelling."}