Education

• 2017 – to date: University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Ph.D (Software Engineeering) – On going
  Research Title: Swahili language analysis and application using deep learning

Publications

1. Better Word Representation Vectors using Syllabic Alphabet: A case study of Swahili
2. Incorporating Word Significance in Aspect-level Sentiment Analysis

• 2008 – 2011 University of Nairobi , Masters In Science (Information Systems)
• 1998-2002 Maseno University Kisumu Bachelor of Education (science), Upper second class honors ,Subjects: Mathematics and Computer Studies
• 1993 – 1996 Makhokho Secondary Kakamega Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade B (plain)
• 1985 – 1992 Shisesia Primary Kakamega Kenya Certificate of Primary Education 470 Of 700 Marks

Achievements
Improved performance in Mathematics and Chemistry

Published Work

1. Better Word Representation Vectors using Syllabic Alphabet: A case study of Swahili Casper Shikali, Zhou Sijie, Liu Qihe, Refoue Mokhosi
2. Incorporating Word Significance in Aspect-word Sentiment Analysis Casper Shikali, Refoue Mokhosi
3. Evaluation of Open Source Software QualiPSO OMM: a case study of Bungeni and AT4AM for all JWCSS Casper Shikali, Kennedy Ndenga Malanga , Jean Mehat ,Ivaylo Ganchev
4. Free and Open Source Software Conference FOSSC-15, 41-46 Framework for ICT integration in teaching and learning in public technical training institutes in Kenya CS Shivachi
5. Thesis for MSC(IS) University of Nairobi Laptops Project Strategy For Basic Education Schools In Kenya Shikali Casper Shivachi, Stephen Ogenga, Geoffrey Mariga,Muliaro Wafu

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