Tony Ombaso’s Journey from Feature Phones to Global Recognition

Tony Ombaso’s Journey from Feature Phones to Global Recognition

Artificial Intelligence, Software Development
Tony Ombaso, a rising star in the world of software engineering, clinched one of the most prestigious academic honours of the year. As a Junior Software Engineer at Strathmore @iLabAfrica, Tony has been named the Regional Winner in Computer Science at the highly competitive Global Undergraduate Awards for his thesis, ‘A Deep Learning Model for the Segmentation and Classification of Melanoma Skin Lesions.’ This achievement places him among the brightest minds in academia, as the Global Undergraduate Awards spotlight top-tier undergraduate research from around the world. Where it all began? In a modest Kenyan boarding school, the seeds of Tony’s passion for computer science were planted. Devoid of smartphones or constant access to technology, students had to make do with a single feature phone for communication. Yet, from this simple…
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@iLabAfrica Graduates Software Programmers in  Celebration of  World Programmers’ Day

@iLabAfrica Graduates Software Programmers in  Celebration of  World Programmers’ Day

Software Development
World Programmers Day, celebrated annually on September 13th (or September 12th during leap years), originated in Russia in 2009. This day honors the brilliant minds dedicated to developing the software and systems that power our daily lives. The date is significant in the programming world, as it marks the 256th day of the year – a number representing the distinct values that can be represented with an eight-bit byte. In celebration of the day, @iLabAfrica- Strathmore University proudly graduated its second cohort of software development students for 2024, empowering a new generation of programmers ready to make their mark in the tech industry. Launched in March 2021, this intensive four-month program offers rigorous front-end and back-end development training. Participants learn essential skills to design, develop, test, and maintain robust web…
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From Student to Developer: @iLabAfrica’s Certificate Programme shaping the future of Software Development

From Student to Developer: @iLabAfrica’s Certificate Programme shaping the future of Software Development

Software Development
On Friday 17th May 2024, the @iLabAfrica graduated its first cohort of the Software Development program.   The day was filled with joy, laughter, and an overall sense of triumph as they gathered for their graduation. The cafeteria was specially decorated with vibrant school cues, complimenting the students dressed to the nines for their special day. The event commenced with opening remarks by Mr. Ivan Bunyali, Program Coordinator at the Executive Education Department, who set the tone of celebration reminiscing on how each student had their expectations and goals when they signed up for the program. He congratulated them on their tenacity when enduring the long nights to meet assignments alongside their project deadlines and their ability to come together as a class regardless of their individual goals. He urged…
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@iLabAfrica Training Prospective Individuals in the Field of Software Development

@iLabAfrica Training Prospective Individuals in the Field of Software Development

Executive Education, Software Development
The software development industry is one of the fastest-growing industries of our time. As the demand for technology and automated services grows, so does the need for high-quality software developers. Despite the high demand for software developers, there is a shortage of individuals with the necessary expertise to fill these roles. Recognizing this critical gap, @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University is committed to addressing this shortage by offering a top-tier training program in Software Development. The Software Development course aims to bridge this gap by providing comprehensive training that equips students with the necessary skills for success in the industry. @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University has assembled a team of experienced instructors who are industry professionals and has designed a curriculum that covers the latest technologies and best practices in software engineering. This course is geared…
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