Cheryl Owala@cherrypick14716

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Kenya

3 years of experience

About me

Hi, I’m Cheryl Owala, a passionate developer with expertise in Golang, JavaScript, and Rust. I’m currently an apprentice at Zone01 Kisumu, where I hone my skills as a full-stack developer, building innovative solutions and tackling complex problems.

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Stella Oiro

Hi! I'm Stella Oiro, a dedicated software developer and community organizer based in Kisumu, currently sharpening my skills as an apprentice developer at Zone01 Kisumu. My journey in tech is fueled by a commitment to building solutions that empower communities and address real-world challenges through innovative applications of technology.

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Seth Athooh

Seth Athooh is a fullstack developer at Zone 01 Kisumu, specializing in Golang, Rust, Python, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. He is well-versed in tools such as Docker and frameworks like Django and React. With a passion for building scalable and impactful solutions, Seth has been at the forefront of projects that merge technical expertise with social responsibility. As a founding member and Product Developer of AfyaChain, Seth leads the development of a blockchain-based EMR and HMIS platform to enhance healthcare data security, interoperability, and operational efficiency in Kenya. Beyond healthcare, Seth founded Jamii Plate, a non-profit platform addressing food wastage by connecting surplus food donors with recipients, ensuring accountability and transparency. Seth actively participates in hackathons and contributes to open-source projects via his GitHub profile (@Athooh), reflecting his dedication to innovation and community empowerment.

🔥 Own Projects

Kintaraa

Kintaraa is a GBV reporting platform using blockchain for secure data and AI for tailored support. It includes an AI chatbot, Internet Identity for secure access, and data visualization to track cases and assist admins in decision-making.

🤓 Submissions

HealthNET AI

HealthNET AI addresses the critical issue of network outages in underserved healthcare facilities, which affect 40% of clinics and delay care for 25 million patients annually. By leveraging AI-driven analytics, decentralized technology, and machine learning, the platform predicts and mitigates network outages, ensuring seamless data synchronization and uninterrupted connectivity. Key features include AI-powered network resilience, emergency response modes, and peer-to-peer bandwidth sharing. HealthNET AI also prioritizes data security through AI-powered threat detection and encryption. The platform aims to reduce mortality by 30% and operational costs by 25%, while enabling equitable access to healthcare in remote and disaster-prone regions.

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