PhD Researcher · Data Scientist · AI for Africa

Batbaina
Guikoura

Building intelligent systems at the intersection of robotics, AI, and precision agriculture — for a more sustainable and equitable world.

3+Years Research
5+ML Projects
2Master's Degrees
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Batbaina Guikoura
Rabat, Morocco UM6P PhD 2025– Impact in Africa

About Me

Computer Scientist who believes technology should lift communities.

I'm pursuing a PhD in Robotics, AI & Precision Agriculture at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), following a Master's in Applied Mathematics (Data Science) from AIMS Cameroon and a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Ngaoundéré.

Previously an ICT Technology Development Intern at IFAD, where I worked on LLM-based feature extraction and agentic AI systems. I'm also co-founder of Numerica Bridge — a startup guiding individuals and organizations through digital transformation.

Expertise

Skills & Technologies

Core Competencies

Machine LearningDeep LearningGenerative AI Precision Agriculture Robotics & AIComputer Vision Agentic AI SystemsOptimization Software Engineering APIs Development

Languages

Python Java R

ML Libraries

PyTorch Pandas Scikit-learn

Tools & Platforms

DockerMLflowAirflow AWSMySQLFlask PowerBIGitHubPostmanODK

Human Languages

English
French

Academic Path

Education

2025 — Present

PhD in Robotics, AI & Precision Agriculture

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) · Rabat, Morocco

Doctoral research at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and precision agriculture — developing intelligent systems for sustainable food production.

Aug 2023 — Feb 2025

Master's in Applied Mathematics (Data Science)

AIMS Cameroon · GPA 3.32/4 · Mastercard Foundation Scholar

Supervised & Unsupervised ML, Deep Learning Algorithms, Statistical Inference.

Feb 2023

Master's in Computer Science

University of Ngaoundéré · GPA 3.18/4

Advanced Algorithms, Software Engineering, System & Network Security, Optimization, Parallel Programming.

Jun 2020

Bachelor's in Computer Science & Mathematics

University of Ngaoundéré · GPA 2.67/4

Graph Theory, Algorithms, Cloud Computing, Linear Algebra, Probability Theory.

Work

Projects & Research

Internship

ICT Technology Development — IFAD

Mar 2025

Automatic generation pipelines, LLM-based feature extraction, agentic AI architectures, data analytics, and ICT operations automation.

LLMsAgentic AIData Analytics
Internship

Diool Transaction Analysis API

Data Scientist Intern · Jul – Dec 2024

ML models for user trend & pattern analysis from transaction data. Middleware RESTful APIs and CI/CD pipelines.

Machine LearningRESTful APICI/CDPython
Master's Thesis

Autoencoder-based Plant Disease Detection

Jun – Aug 2024 · View Publication ↗

Anomaly-detection model for abnormal plant leaves using autoencoders. Won the Indaba X Chad Hackathon for Rice Disease Detection.

PyTorchAutoencodersDeep LearningComputer Vision
Master's Thesis

Optimizing Crop Rotation Profit Margin

Jul 2022 – Jan 2023 · View Publication ↗

Mathematical modeling of resource dynamics under agricultural policy + genetic algorithm optimization of resource allocation.

Genetic AlgorithmsOptimizationMathematical ModelingPython
Startup

Numerica Bridge

Co-Founder & Promoter · numericabridge.com ↗

A digitalization startup that trains and accompanies individuals and organizations through their digital transformation journey.

DigitalizationConsultingTrainingBusiness Dev
Volunteer

Limbe Municipality App

Cameroon · 2023

A civic application improving public service delivery and citizen engagement for the city of Limbe, Cameroon.

Mobile DevPublic ServicesCivic Tech

Recognition

Achievements & Certifications

Oct 2024

Winner — Indaba X Chad Hackathon

"La détection précoce de pyriculariose du riz au Tchad"

Sept 2024

Postman API Fundamentals — Student Expert

Certified in API development and testing.

Sept 2024

EO College — ML for Earth Observation

Advanced ML techniques for satellite data analysis.

Aug 2023

Mastercard Foundation Scholar

AIMS Cameroon — Academic excellence & leadership.

Mar 2024

Winner — AIMS New Slogan Competition

"In Africa's Youth, the Future of Science"

Aug 2016

Excellence Prize — Chad's Best Baccalaureate

Recognized among the top Baccalaureate graduates nationally.

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Let's build something meaningful.