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I am a Computer Engineer and Machine Learning Enthusiast with a passion for Internet of Things (IoT) and AI applications. I specialize in building data-driven solutions and deploying alternative low-cost Machine Learning technologies. Currently, I am expanding my expertise in Deep Learning and building on AWS. Feel free to reach out via the contact form.
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Building a Modern Blog with Eleventy 3.x (Liquid Edition)
This is a complete, hands-on guide to building a real blog with Eleventy (also called 11ty), a static site generator: a tool that takes plain files, Markdown posts, HTML templates,...
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How Carnegie Mellon Sent Missions to the Moon Without an Aerospace Department
Walking through the labs at Carnegie Mellon University, visitors expect cutting-edge artificial intelligence, complex software architectures, and ground-breaking robotics. Stepping into the university’s planetary robotics space, however, reveals something surprising:...
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Coding the Mean, Median and Mode in Python - TensorTonic
For anyone unfamiliar with TensorTonic, it is often described as the “LeetCode of machine learning”, a platform designed for developers to practice algorithms, refine data science techniques, and build machine...
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MTN Ghana cuts fibre prices by up to 70%: 100 Mbps Now GH¢299 a Month
Ghanaians complaining about expensive home broadband got substantial relief when MTN Ghana announced a major reduction in home fibre prices, with the revised tariffs taking effect on Wednesday, June 17,...
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AI Companies Want to Keep Free AI Models Legal But The Company Behind Claude Wants a Safety Net First.
On July 24, 2026, Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and more than 20 other companies and organizations published an open letter, “Open Weights and American AI Leadership,” urging Washington not to restrict...
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Africa Has the ML Talent But Missing the GPUs.
One challenge I have noticed throughout my academic journey and as a TA is that access to computing resources, especially GPUs, has become a major bottleneck for many students especially...
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Building a Modern Blog with Eleventy 3.x (Liquid Edition)
This is a complete, hands-on guide to building a real blog with Eleventy (also called 11ty), a static site generator: a tool that takes plain files, Markdown posts, HTML templates,...
How Carnegie Mellon Sent Missions to the Moon Without an Aerospace Department
Walking through the labs at Carnegie Mellon University, visitors expect cutting-edge artificial intelligence, complex software architectures, and ground-breaking robotics. Stepping into the university’s planetary robotics space, however, reveals something surprising:...
Coding the Mean, Median and Mode in Python - TensorTonic
For anyone unfamiliar with TensorTonic, it is often described as the “LeetCode of machine learning”, a platform designed for developers to practice algorithms, refine data science techniques, and build machine...
MTN Ghana cuts fibre prices by up to 70%: 100 Mbps Now GH¢299 a Month
Ghanaians complaining about expensive home broadband got substantial relief when MTN Ghana announced a major reduction in home fibre prices, with the revised tariffs taking effect on Wednesday, June 17,...
AI Companies Want to Keep Free AI Models Legal But The Company Behind Claude Wants a Safety Net First.
On July 24, 2026, Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and more than 20 other companies and organizations published an open letter, “Open Weights and American AI Leadership,” urging Washington not to restrict...
Africa Has the ML Talent But Missing the GPUs.
One challenge I have noticed throughout my academic journey and as a TA is that access to computing resources, especially GPUs, has become a major bottleneck for many students especially...
Featured Posts
Why Not Stick to One Programming Language for Everything?
It might seem like a great idea to use your favorite programming language for every project. However, the reality is that the best programming language—whether it’s C++, Python, JavaScript, or...
Comparison of Static Site Hosting Options
When it comes to hosting static sites, there are numerous options available, to make an informed decision, here’s a comparison of some of the most popular static site hosting providers....
Explore the Fascinating World of Satellite Orbits with Keeptrack.space
I recently stumbled upon an incredible tool called Keeptrack.space that brings the mesmerizing world of satellite orbits to life. Check out the short video below to see it in action!...
Future of Space Technology with Starlink
Are you interested in the future of space technology? Ever wonder how Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites work? Get ready to be blown away by this interactive video by Branch Education...
Understanding the Trend in Published Papers
In scientific research, the journey from a novel idea to a widely accepted standard is an iterative process. Diagrams often outline this lifecycle, from initial papers to standardization and public...
SAMURAI: Advancing Zero-Shot Visual Tracking with Motion-Aware Memory
A new paper, titled “SAMURAI: Adapting Segment Anything Model for Zero-Shot Visual Tracking with Motion-Aware Memory”, introduces an enhancement to visual object tracking building upon Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM...
Never Lose Your Chrome Tabs Again: Steps to Resume Tabs on Startup in 1 minute
When a Windows update unexpectedly interrupts your work and forces a restart, you don’t have to worry about losing all your carefully organized Chrome windows and tabs. You also don’t...
How To Fix vscode merge editor not showing in 1 minute
Have you recently run into an issue where the three-way Merge Editor in VS Code just won’t show up, and instead, you’re stuck with the old inline UI? You are...
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Africa Has the ML Talent But Missing the GPUs.
One challenge I have noticed throughout my academic journey and as a TA is that access to computing resources, especially GPUs, has become a major bottleneck for many students especially...
Why Your Monthly AI Bill Might Soon Rival Your Headcount Costs From A Personal Experience
The $280 Overnight Surprise A friend pinged me last week, half-laughing, half-panicking 😅 . He’d been running a couple of AI coding agents overnight, just background refactoring and test generation....
How To Invest On The Ghana Stock Exchange
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) represents a unique opportunity for Ghanaian investors to participate in the growth of the country’s economy. As Ghana’s primary stock market, the GSE provides access...
Personal Posts
Announcing CMMRS 2026 in Saarbrucken, Germany for pre-doctoral researchers
Applications are requested from undergraduate students or Master’s students in computer and information science, computer engineering, or a related discipline to the 10th annual Cornell, Maryland, Max Planck Pre-doctoral Research...
Hilarious Spam Email from Elon Musk Allegedly
Usually I delete spam/phishing emails, but this one was so blatantly fake and hilarious that I had to make a post about it. Here is the full unedited email I...
Kigali to Kampala: 11 Hours, 3 Currencies, and One Missing Passenger
After three years in Rwanda, I finally seized the chance to visit Uganda, Rwanda’s vibrant northern neighbor. It took a Toastmasters conference in Kampala to finally get me across the...
The 11-Year-Old Mistake: How Man Utd’s Former Starlet William Osula Became Their Nightmare
Football loves a good full-circle story, and Newcastle United delivered one of the best on March 4, 2026. Newcastle United didn’t just beat Manchester United with a 90th-minute winner, they...
CMMRS in Saarbrucken, Germany for pre-doctoral researchers
In late July, 2025 I attended the Cornell, Maryland, Max Planck Pre-doctoral Research School in Computer Science (CMMRS) in Saarbrucken, Germany. We had group panel discussions that were helpful because...
Just Do The Thing - Chris Williamson on The Things That Are Not Doing The Thing
There’s this video on ‘Doing the Thing’ that I like so much so I’m gonna share it with you. Chris Williamson shares a perspective on productivity and procrastination. The video...
