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Emmanuel Ahishakiye

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I’m Emmanuel Ahishakiye—feel free to call me Emmanuel!

As a forward-thinking entrepreneur, Founder and Managing Director at Jackal Tech Ltd, I am committed to driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions in the tech industry.

With a strong academic foundation at the University of Rochester, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business. I have developed a robust skill set in artificial intelligence, mobile application development, and software engineering.

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Emmanuel Ahishakiye

eahishak@u.rochester.edu • (585) 623-7660 • eahishakiye.com • LinkedIn • GitHub

Education

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Major: BS, Computer Science and Business, Anticipated May 2027

Relevant Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Computation and Formal Systems, Programming in Java, Calculus II and Discrete Math, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Marketing, and Intermediate Economics

Technical Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, Dart, C++, C, TypeScript
  • Frameworks & LibrariesFrameworks & Libraries: React, Node.js, Django
  • AI: Chatbot integration, Model deployment
  • Databases: MySQL, SQL
  • Tools:Git, AWS

Work Experience

Cendance Systems Inc.- Remote, Rochester, NY

Salesforce AI Software Engineer Intern, January 2025 – Present

  • Designed AI/ML applications by integrating APIs using Python, JavaScript and React to enhance decision-making tools and automate data-driven tasks
  • Improved model scalability by 40%, enabling better deployment efficiency for client-focused solutions

Jackal Tech Ltd, Kigali, Rwanda

Founder & Managing Director, November 2019 – Present

  • Managed and supported 500+ students and graduates, leading the development of 20+ cutting-edge software programs, with a 90% project success rate and adoption across diverse industries aimed to impact 50,000+ users globally.
  • Achieved 101.6% staff growth through strategic talent acquisition, recruiting 200+ professionals, and positively impacting 5,000+ individuals globally in 2024.
  • Led AI and Robotics training for educators and students in collaboration with Afribot Robotics Ltd, ZM Robo, and Dassault Systèmes, contributing to the World Robot Contest 2024.

Independent Projects

AI Weather App, New York, NY

Software Engineer, January 2025 – Present

  • Developed a cross-platform weather application providing real-time forecasts and alerts using Python, JavaScript, and React.
  • Integrated API-based dynamic weather updates, improving response time by 25%.
  • Leveraged Django for backend operations and optimized performance for 1,000+ concurrent users

Pro Reserve App, New York, NY

Software Engineer, October 2024 – Present

  • Developing an AI-driven decentralized platform for reservations in African countries, leveraging ReactJS, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, Python, and Dart to improve booking efficiency by 40%, targeting millions of users across events, rides, and hospitality.

Jackal Tech Web App, New York, NY

Software Engineer, June 2024 – September 2024

  • Built and deployed Jackal Tech’s official platform using ReactJS, Python, Node.js, MySQL, and AWS, enhancing front-end responsiveness and backend reliability.
  • Optimized database queries and AWS scalability, reducing page load time by 40% and increasing user engagement by 30%.

Leadership Activities

  • Developer, Video Game Dev Team
  • Associate, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
  • Policy and British Parliamentary Debate, Debate Union

Awards

  • Handler Scholar: Recipient of the University Leading Handler Scholarship given to less than 1% of the students
  • Lefrak-Friedberg Scholarship: Attended two summits and visited Citadel, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Jefferies Robinhood, Fox News, JP Morgan, Fiduciary Trust, Fox News and NYFA in New York City for both 2024 and 2025
  • Top 6 Finalist: Global HackingDigitalSkills4Jobs Hackathon 2022
  • Certified: Python Programming from Carnegie Mellon University CS Academy
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Interests

AI & Robotics

Exploring advanced AI and robotics solutions to solve real-world challenges.

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Research Papers

Read my published research paper,
"The African Union’s “Agenda 2063: Africa We Want” Barricade on Pan-African Idealism and Proposed Mitigation Approaches".

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FinTech

Revolutionizing financial systems with scalable and secure solutions.

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My Books

Explore my world of creativity, knowledge, and imagination through my published books.

Beyond The Ultimate Wizard

Beyond The Ultimate Wizard

A thrilling journey through love, magic and wisdom. Discover the secrets of the ultimate wizard.

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AI & Robotics

Artificial Intelligence and robotics are at the forefront of modern technological advancements. From developing autonomous systems to creating intelligent algorithms, my work focuses on leveraging AI to solve real-world problems. Discover how AI & robotics can shape the future and revolutionize industries.

Explore AI Projects
AI Project 1

FinTech

FinTech is revolutionizing financial systems by making them more accessible, efficient, and secure. My work focuses on developing scalable platforms and innovative financial solutions that empower businesses and individuals alike.

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FinTech Solution 1 FinTech Solution 2

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