Name: Zephania Reuben
Title: Machine Intelligence Specialist
Company: NileAGI
Zephania Reuben is a Machine Intelligence Specialist recognized for his impactful contributions to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science in Africa. He is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, and consultant in AI, with expertise spanning Python, deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing (NLP). Zephania has spoken at major tech gatherings, including PyCon Tanzania, Django Africa, GDG DevFest, Teens in AI, IndabaX Tanzania, and the EnhanceMind AI Conference.
He has delivered specialized training and mentorship for institutions such as AI4D Africa, the University of Dodoma, ISACA Tanzania, Tanzania Revenue Authority, and the Eastern Africa Statistical Training Center. His work in applied AI includes developing models for medical imaging (e.g., COVID-19 detection, brain tumors, glaucoma), facial recognition systems, and NLP-based pharmacovigilance tools.
Zephania is the founder of LogAI, an AI+Education company focused on democratizing AI knowledge, and co-founder of NileAGI, which is working toward African-centric AGI solutions, including its flagship multilingual platform, Kamusi. He also supports global AI research collaborations and specializes in practical applications of classical and deep learning techniques.
As a community builder, he has co-founded various AI clubs and the EnhanceMind AI Conference, along with its Women in AI Breakfast initiative. Zephania is also the co-creator of The AI Convo Podcast.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering and has received multiple honors, including the Best Innovator Award at AAIAC and 1st Place in the ITU TinyML Wildlife Monitoring Challenge.