Jospin Hassan

Jospin Amisi

Full-Stack Developer • AI Innovator • Community Leader

"Turning limitations into innovation, one line of code at a time"

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About Me

A refugee-turned-tech leader empowering the next generation through code and innovation

From Dzaleka to Digital Innovation

I am Jospin Amisi, a passionate software developer, data scientist, and educator based in the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi. Despite the challenges of my environment, I've transformed limitations into opportunities, building a thriving tech ecosystem within one of Africa's largest refugee camps.


In 2020-2021, I was selected for the prestigious MIT Refugee Action Hub (ReACT) Certificate Program in Computer and Data Science. This transformative experience not only honed my technical skills but inspired me to give back to my community.


Today, I lead ADAI Circle – an organization I co-founded that provides mentorship, education, and innovation pathways for talented youth in the camp. We've created annual hackathons modeled after MIT Bootcamps, fostering job creation through technology.


When I'm not coding, I'm teaching programming to aspiring developers, playing strategy games, or connecting with global tech communities to bring new opportunities to Dzaleka.

Jospin teaching at ADAI Circle
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LinkedIn Highlights

A quick snapshot from my professional profile

Headline

Full‑Stack Developer & AI Innovator — founder of ADAI Circle; MIT ReACT Program fellow. I build scalable web and mobile solutions and lead community tech education initiatives.

About

I organize mentorship programs and hands-on learning for youth in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, focusing on practical software engineering, AI, and job-readiness. My work blends product delivery with capacity building to create sustainable opportunity.

Selected Experience

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Technical Expertise

Mastery across the full stack with a focus on scalable, impactful solutions

Programming Languages

Java 95%
Python 90%
C# 85%
JavaScript/TypeScript 88%

Backend & Databases

Spring Boot 90%
.NET Core 82%
MySQL/PostgreSQL 88%
MongoDB 80%

Mobile & Frontend

Android (Kotlin) 85%
Xamarin/.NET MAUI 78%
React/Angular 82%
HTML/CSS/Bootstrap 92%

AI & Data Science

Machine Learning 85%
Deep Learning 78%
TensorFlow/PyTorch 80%
Data Visualization 88%

Professional Experience

A journey of growth, leadership, and impact in technology

Founder & Director, ADAI Circle

2021 - Present
Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi

Co-founded ADAI Circle to provide tech education and mentorship to refugee youth. Organized 3 annual hackathons with over 200 participants. Created job placement programs connecting talent with remote opportunities.

  • Developed curriculum for AI, data science, and full-stack development
  • Mentored 500+ students with 85% completion rate
  • Partnered with MIT, Google, and local NGOs

Senior Software Developer

2020 - Present
Remote / Lilongwe, Malawi

Freelance full-stack developer building web and mobile applications for international clients. Google Africa Developer Scholarship recipient.

  • Built 20+ production applications with 99.9% uptime
  • Specialized in Java Spring Boot and React solutions
  • Integrated AI/ML features in 5 client projects

Computer Science Instructor

2019 - Present
takenoLAB & AppFactory Malawi

Teaching programming fundamentals and advanced concepts to aspiring developers in the refugee community.

  • Created comprehensive courses in Java, C#, Python, and web development
  • Graduated 300+ students now working in tech
  • Developed hands-on projects and coding bootcamps

MIT ReACT Program Fellow

2020 - 2021
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Selected for prestigious certificate program in Computer and Data Science for refugees.

  • Completed MITx courses in AI, data science, and leadership
  • Participated in Innovation Leadership Bootcamp
  • Connected with global network of refugee innovators

Education & Certifications

Continuous learning and professional development

Certificate in Computer & Data Science

2020 - 2021
MIT Refugee Action Hub (ReACT)

Intensive program combining MITx coursework, leadership training, and practical projects in AI and data science.

Mobile Web Specialist

2020
Google Africa Developer Scholarship

Developed advanced progressive web apps with focus on performance, accessibility, and offline functionality.

Oracle Certified Java Programmer

2019
Oracle Corporation

Professional certification demonstrating mastery of Java SE programming.

Featured Projects

Innovative solutions that make a difference

Smash-It Weather App

A gamified weather application built for the Google Africa Developer Scholarship. Features real-time forecasts, interactive animations, and location-based services.

JavaScript PWA OpenWeather API Service Workers

ARVPN - Secure Network Tool

A privacy-focused VPN application designed for restricted network environments. Features military-grade encryption and automatic server selection.

Java Android OpenVPN Encryption

ADAI Circle Learning Platform

Comprehensive LMS for refugee education with offline capabilities, progress tracking, and mentor-student matching.

React Node.js MongoDB PWA

Refugee Resource AI Assistant

Natural language processing bot that helps refugees navigate services, translation, and information in multiple languages.

Python TensorFlow NLP Flask

Camp Analytics Dashboard

Data visualization platform tracking education metrics, job placements, and program impact for NGO partners.

D3.js Python PostgreSQL Dashboard

CodeCamp Mobile App

Cross-platform mobile app for coding bootcamps with video lessons, coding challenges, and community features.

.NET MAUI C# SQLite REST API

What People Say

Testimonials from mentors, students, and collaborators

"Jospin's dedication to teaching and empowering refugee youth is truly inspiring. His ADAI Circle has transformed lives and created real opportunities in one of the most challenging environments."

Zawadi Ombeni

Dr. Lana Cook

MIT ReACT Program Director

"I've never seen someone with such technical skill and leadership ability emerge from such difficult circumstances. Jospin is building the future of African tech, one student at a time."

Zawadi Ombeni

Patrick Byamasu

Co-Founder, ADAI Circle

"I've never seen someone with such technical skill and leadership ability emerge from such difficult circumstances. Jospin is building the future of African tech, one student at a time."

Zawadi Ombeni

lr. Theophile Lundenge lelu

Head of computer engineering

"Thanks to Jospin's mentorship, I went from knowing nothing about programming to landing my first remote developer job. He's not just a teacher - he's a life changer."

Zawadi Ombeni

Zawadi Ombeni

ADAI Circle Graduate, Software Developer

Get In Touch

Let's collaborate on something amazing

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects, speaking opportunities, or ways to expand tech education in underserved communities.

Email

jospinamissi@gmail.com

Phone

+265 992 129 078

Location

Dzaleka Refugee Camp
Dowa District, Malawi