AJ Rabi

Hey, I'm AJ!

or Jama — take your pick

I build data & AI systems for a living, write essays whenever I have strong opinions, and pick up random languages out of passion and necessity.

Currently trying to start a PhD program in East Africa, consulting to make money, and working on some passion projects. Welcome to my corner of the internet.

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DJAMA

Portfolio website for my freelance consulting work — data engineering, analytics & strategy.

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LinkedIn

Professional communications and career history.

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PhD Proposal

Shopping this proposal to universities as a basis for doctoral research in AI for Development. Feedback welcome.

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Personal Blog

Essays on politics, society, history, technology and systems — from Somalia to Sweden, cognitive biases to European secularism.

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Medium

Additional essays and articles published on Medium.

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Geeska — The Somali Horn Review

A collaborative journal for students and researchers across Somali East Africa, improving the academic milieu in the region.

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Academic Excellence Award

A grant to solicit contributions from university students and showcase graduate research. Money is a great motivator.

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Hargeisa Planetarium

A 3-year plan to build a planetarium and observatory in Hargeisa for school children — sparking curiosity in the cosmos.

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Makerspace

A creative outlet to help people innovate in their daily lives and see ideas come to life. Want to chip in?

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Chip In & Help Build This Stuff 🥹

Self-funding most of these initiatives — journal, makerspace, planetarium, student awards. If any of it resonates, check out ways to contribute.