Hi there, I am

Samson Mhango.

AI/ML Engineer, Data Scientist, MEAL, Full Stack Developer 💻 SDE 🛠️ Open Source 🌍

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Education

May 2021 - Oct 2024

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

@Mzuzu University, Mzuzu, Malawi

Feb 2015 - Jul 2016

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)

@Target Private Secondary School, Mzuzu, Malawi

Services

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Mobile App Development

I create captivating mobile apps from concept to deployment for iOS and Android. Using cutting-edge technologies, I ensure seamless performance, intuitive interfaces, and robust functionality that align with your business goals. Enjoy a flawless user experience and outstanding results.

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Web Development

I deliver stunning, user-friendly websites to establish your online presence. From simple sites to complex e-commerce platforms, I provide tailored solutions using the latest frameworks and technologies for a seamless, responsive, and SEO-friendly browsing experience. Enhance your online identity with quality.

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Backend Development

I enhance digital applications with robust, scalable backend infrastructures. I develop efficient database structures, APIs, and configure servers for optimal performance, security, and scalability, ensuring your applications handle high traffic and complex data management seamlessly. Rely on strong backend solutions.

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Product Strategy

I collaborate to define clear goals, target audiences, and a success roadmap. My expertise in product ideation and market analysis ensures your product meets user needs and aligns with your business strategy for long-term growth and full potential realization. Drive your product's success with strategic planning.

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DevOps

I streamline development and operations processes through effective DevOps practices. I implement continuous integration and deployment pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure, and use containerization to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable software delivery. Improve your workflow with DevOps solutions.

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Database Management

I manage and optimize your database systems for performance, reliability, and scalability. With expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases, I design schemas, write complex queries, and implement best practices for data integrity and security. Ensure your data is managed effectively and efficiently.

Experiences

Jul 2025 - Oct 2025

Software Developer Intern

@Metta Tech Solutions (MTS)

Contributed to development of PayGO System, collaborating remotely with dev team using Git and Agile methods.

Built reusable backend components using FastAPI and PostgreSQL, ensuring maintainability and modular design.

Maintained strict confidentiality of proprietary code and documentation, delivering secure, production-ready features.

Nov 2024 - Aug 2025

IT/Data Officer (Intern)

@The Lighthouse Trust

Built real-time HIV/ART dashboards using Metabase, tracking 10,000+ patient records across OpenMRS and DHIS2 with 98% data completeness.

Migrated legacy Access databases to MySQL/PostgreSQL, reducing data redundancy by 30% and boosting query speed.

Developed APIs to integrate EMR with OpenMRS and DHIS2, eliminating manual data entry and enabling seamless facility-wide reporting.

Created an AI-powered risk model (Python) to predict ART defaulters, reducing missed appointments by 25%.

Developed AGYW tracking system for 2,000+ adolescents, supporting PMTCT & retention programs through real-time monitoring and alerts.

Conducted field data collection for NCAP 'Back to Care' project and entered viral load results into EMR.

Designed ODK/Kobo-based M&E tools and trained 20+ clinical staff in digital data collection.

Built a timesheet and leave management system for internal HR use.

Developed real-time data integrity checker to reduce mismatch in ART patient records across 5 facilities.

Integrated HIV patient monitoring dashboards with Metabase for centralized tracking across different programs.

Supported backend development using Django REST and FastAPI, maintaining scalable and secure systems.

Mar 2025 - July 2025

Instructor & Technical Director

@100 Days Python Bootcamp for Women - AI & Innovation Hub

Developed and delivered industry-focused curriculum covering Python fundamentals, APIs, and data analysis.

Mentored 50+ women in tech, supporting career development through hackathons, guest lectures, and peer-led projects.

Led curriculum planning, lesson delivery, and progress tracking, with a focus on real-world applications and portfolio development.

Nov 2019 - Nov 2024

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Intern

@Church and Society Programme - CYCC Project

Led 50+ monitoring visits and implemented ODK-based tools to collect field data from 500+ participants, improving program design in 15+ areas.

Automated report generation using Excel/Power BI, reducing analysis turnaround by 30% while maintaining 95% data accuracy.

Presented actionable insights to stakeholders, driving 3 major program redesigns and increasing program impact by 25%.

2024 - Oct 2025

Data Science Expert & Trainer

@MERD Consulting

Conducted live training sessions on SPSS, STATA, R, and Python, tailored to public health and development contexts.

Advised organizations on experiment design, data frameworks, and M&E approaches aligned with best practices.

Supported theory of change development and SMART goal setting for client projects.

2023 - 2024

Junior Research Assistant

@Mzuzu University, Department of Chemistry

Designed and ran lab experiments for postgrad research projects, analyzing outputs using SPSS, R, and STATA.

Cleaned, visualized, and interpreted data for publication-ready research, contributing to multiple academic outputs.

Organized and delivered data analysis training on ODK, Kobo, SPSS, R, and STATA to undergrad researchers.

Created handouts on research design, digital data collection, and statistical interpretation.

Skills

Programming Languages

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JavaScript

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TypeScript

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Dart

Frontend Development

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Next.js

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React.js

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HTML

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CSS

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SASS

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Redux Toolkit

Backend Development

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Node.js

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Express.js

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Socket.io

Mobile App Development

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Flutter

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GetX

Database Management

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MongoDB

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PostgreSQL

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MySQL

DevOps/VCS

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Docker

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AWS

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Git

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GitHub

Miscellaneous

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Firebase

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Ubuntu

Nontechnical Skills

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Problem Solving

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Collaboration

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Analytical Skills

Recent Works

project-Lighthouse Employee Self Service - Timesheet & Leave Management System

Lighthouse Employee Self Service - Timesheet & Leave Management System

Private

A system developed to manage staff timesheets, leaves, and approvals at The Lighthouse Trust. Built using FastAPI, NextJS and PostgreSQL, deployed on-prem.

FastAPI

CI/CD

React

PostgreSQL

Docker

Internal Tool

project-StudyHacks – AI-Powered Learning

StudyHacks – AI-Powered Learning

Private

An AI-powered educational platform for personalized secondary school learning, exam prep, and content recommendation aligned with Malawi's national curriculum.

LLM

Education

Quiz Generator

Python

Hackathon

project-Adolescent Girls & Young Women HIV Program Tracker

Adolescent Girls & Young Women HIV Program Tracker

Private

A real-time tracking system for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) under ART programs. Enables monitoring of appointments, viral loads, and case management across facilities.

Python

React

ODK

OpenMRS

PostgreSQL

DHIS2

project-AI Patient Risk Detection System

AI Patient Risk Detection System

Private

An AI model built with Python to flag HIV patients at high risk of defaulting clinical appointments, reducing missed visits by 25%.

Python

Scikit-learn

Health

AI

M&E

project-Lighthouse M&E Dashboard

Lighthouse M&E Dashboard

Private

A centralized M&E dashboard developed in Metabase for monitoring HIV indicators like retention, suppression rates, and viral load coverage across 5+ facilities.

Metabase

SQL

DHIS2

Monitoring & Evaluation

project-AI-Powered Crop Recommendation System

AI-Powered Crop Recommendation System

Private

An AI-based system to help farmers make data-driven decisions on crop choices based on soil, weather, and historical yield data.

Python

ML

Agriculture

AI

Hackathon

project-Intelligent Flood Prediction System

Intelligent Flood Prediction System

Private

An ML system to forecast flood-prone areas and send SMS alerts for disaster preparedness. Achieved 85% accuracy in real-time predictions.

Machine Learning

Disaster Risk

Python

Power BI

project-AI Career Guidance Platform

AI Career Guidance Platform

Private

An AI-powered system for recommending career paths to secondary students based on their academic performance and interests. Built using a recommendation engine and daily web scraping.

Python

ML

Scrapy

SQL

Career Guidance

project-Malawian Publications Analytics

Malawian Publications Analytics

Private

Web scraping and trend analysis tool for Malawian publications from 2010 to 2022. Provided key insights to researchers and policy makers via dashboards.

Web Scraping

Python

SQL

Power BI

project-Drought Severity Prediction Model

Drought Severity Prediction Model

Private

Time-series model using historical and real-time weather data to predict regional drought risk. Supported early warning systems with 95% accurate forecasting.

Python

Pandas

Scikit-learn

Time-Series

Climate

project-Social Media App

Social Media App

Public

A social media mobile application developed using Flutter, GetX, Firebase Notifications and Hive.

Flutter

Dart

GetX

Hive

project-E-commerce App

E-commerce App

Public

An e-commerce web application developed using React.js, Material UI, Redux, and Stripe.

React.js

Redux

Material UI

Stripe

project-Video Calling App

Video Calling App

Public

A video calling mobile application developed using Flutter and Agora SDK that allows users to call each other face to face.

Flutter

Dart

GetX

Agora SDK

project-Social Media API

Social Media API

Public

A RESTful API developed using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB to integrate backend and frontend with ease.

Node.js

Express.js

MongoDB

WebSocket

project-Grocery List Maker App

Grocery List Maker App

Public

A grocery list maker mobile application developed using Flutter, BloC, Hive DB, and PDF.

Flutter

Dart

BLoC

PDF

Hive

project-E-commerce API

E-commerce API

Public

A RESTful API developed using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and Stripe to integrate e-commerce backend.

Node.js

Express.js

MongoDB

Stripe

project-Flutter Carousel Widget Package

Flutter Carousel Widget Package

Public

A customizable carousel widget for Flutter, offering features such as infinite scrolling, auto-scrolling, custom child widgets, pre-built indicators, expandable child widgets, auto-sized child support, and enlarged center page.

Flutter

Dart

Carousel

project-GetTimeAgo Package

GetTimeAgo Package

Public

A Dart package that converts and formats DateTime objects into human-readable 'time ago' strings, such as '20 seconds ago', 'a minute ago', or '7 hours ago'.

Dart

DateTime

Formatting

project-Portfolio Website

Portfolio Website

Public

This repository contains the source code for a portfolio website built using Next.js and Sass.

Next.js

Sass

Web Development

project-Bus Reservation System Management

Bus Reservation System Management

Public

This repository contains the Bus Reservation System Management project developed using Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and File Handling concepts in C++.

C++

OOP

File Handling