Sheriff Issaka

Thinker. Researcher. Builder.
Student...

“If you think you are too small to make a difference, you’ve not spent a night with one mosquito” — African  Proverb

What You’ll Find Here

Adventure

Leadership

Challenge

Teamwork

Communication

Respect

About Me

I am Sheriff M. Issaka. A King-Morgridge scholar and a senior at the University of Wisconsin Madison majoring in Computer Science with certificates in African Studies and Entrepreneurship.

I am an Artificial Intelligence (AI) enthusiast, alarmist, and researcher. I am research assistant for Professor Michael Ferris and Professor Reginold Royston where I use machine learning to predict feed efficiency and evaluate AI applications in Africa respectively.

Follow My Journey

My Tech Stack

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Testimonials

"Sheriff is a tech champion in the making. He's been a valued member of the AI4AFRIKA team. I'm proud of his growth as a scholar, choosing to combine engineering with humanities and social science thinking".
Reginold Royston, PhD Professor at the University of Wisconsin Madison
"What impresses me about Sheriff is his passionate and thoughtful approach to everything he does. He loves to learn and is always working to align his training and goals and values. His AI4AFRIKA project is a beautiful example. He is brilliantly brave and respectful in engaging in controversial topics. I have no doubt that Sheriff will succeed in whatever he does and that he will ultimately change the work for good. In fact, he already has!"
Whitney Sweeney, PhD Assistant Director, AMFAM Data Science Institute

RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Lead & Chief Engineer

AI4AFRIKA

Data Science & Analytics Intern

CARE International

Machine Learning Engineer

Optima Economics

Research Assistant

African Global Ties Lab

Research Assistant

Dairy Brain Project

Relevant Classes

Data Structures & Algo

Operating System

Discrete Math

Computer Engineering

Linear Algebra & Differential Equations

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

Code & Power

Software Engineering

Mobile Systems & Application

Human-Computer Interaction

Describing myself in words...

Challenge

Leverages different problem solving techniques to logically embrace and tackle challenges.

Adventure

Adapts to an array of conditions and dives into new dimensions, while strategically calculating risks.

Teamwork

Operates, cooperates, thrives, and accomplishes tasks in group settings.

Leader

Utilizes optimal project management, agility, and trust to guide others to fulfill goals.

Creative

Leverages innovative and experimental thought processing to develop new solutions to hard problems.

Communication

Confidently expresses thoughts, ideas, and initiatives in seven languages..

Timely

Manages time wisely to maximize productivity and meets set goals.

Respectful

Works and gets along with all persons regardless of any divides.

Essentialist

Up until the 1900s, did you know "priority" only existed as singular?

I love to collaborate and build awesome projects. Let’s talk!

Get In Touch
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  • Madison, WI.
  • +1 608 770 9609
imsheriff02@gmail.com
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