Gedeon Muhawenayo
About Gedeon Muhawenayo
Gedeon Muhawenayo is a Machine Learning Research Engineer with a focus on optimization techniques to enhance machine learning models. He has extensive experience in hyperspectral data processing and graph convolution networks, and currently works at Inria and the Space Generation Advisory Council in France.
Work at Inria
Gedeon Muhawenayo has been employed at Inria as a Machine Learning Research Engineer since 2020. His role focuses on enhancing machine learning models through various optimization techniques. Inria, located in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, is a renowned research institution dedicated to computer science and applied mathematics. Gedeon has contributed to research initiatives that aim to advance the field of machine learning.
Education and Expertise
Gedeon Muhawenayo holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Rwanda, which he completed from 2015 to 2019. He furthered his education at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), where he earned a Master's degree in Machine Learning from 2019 to 2020. His expertise includes optimization techniques such as pruning, quantization, and binarization, as well as processing hyperspectral data and graph convolution networks.
Background in AI and Machine Learning
Prior to his current roles, Gedeon Muhawenayo worked as an AI Ambassador at AI Exponential Thinker for nine months in 2020. He also served as a Computer Vision Intern at Spectrum AI for eight months in the same year. Additionally, he was a Graduate Student at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on machine intelligence. His background reflects a strong foundation in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Current Role at Space Generation Advisory Council
Since 2021, Gedeon Muhawenayo has been involved with the Space Generation Advisory Council as the NoPC for Rwanda. This position allows him to engage with global initiatives related to space and technology, contributing to discussions and projects that impact the future of space exploration and utilization. His work in this role is based in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Gedeon Muhawenayo has a diverse engineering background, having worked as a Configuration Engineer at Techno Engineering Company for ten months in 2018-2019 in Kigali, Rwanda. He also gained experience as a Graduate Student at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, where he focused on machine intelligence from 2019 to 2021. This combination of roles has equipped him with a solid understanding of both engineering principles and machine learning applications.