B.Sc. Computer Science Student · RWTH Aachen University
Salifou Affoh
Software Engineer, interested in Computer Vision and ML/AI Engineering.
Education
2021 - Present
B.Sc. Computer Science (in progress)
RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Relevant Coursework — Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Engineering, Systems Programming Lab (C Programming) , Automated and Connected Driving Challenges (ROS-based perception, sensor fusion, planning, and V2X communication for autonomous vehicles)
Proseminar — Data Compression (Shannon's Noiseless Coding Theorem)
Seminar — Dominance-Based Evolutionary Multi-Objective Algorithms: NSGA-II and SMS-EMOA
2019 - 2021
German Language Course
Kaiserslautern University, Germany
Completed required german language classes up to level C1 and successfully passed the TestDaf C1 Examination
2017-2018
Computer Science, Networks & Telecommunications
E.S.G.I.S Private University, Togo
Fully funded scholarship in the field of computer science and networks for excellent grade on High School diploma
Experience
March 2025 – Present
Working Student - Software Engineer
Qubicast
Develop features for QubiSet, a network management tool for professional stage lighting systems, working with protocols including Art-Net, sACN, and LLRP.
Implement protocol specifications from scratch in C++ and integrate them into the existing protocol stack.
Apply extensive testing and defensive programming practices to handle real-world device behavior, since manufacturer hardware frequently deviates from spec or documented behavior.
Work in a full-stack, cross-functional team in a startup environment.
Skills
Languages
CV & ML
Web & DB
Tools
Spoken Languages
Soft Skills
Projects
Real-Time Fly Embryo Detection and Analysis Dashboard
Built a real-time OpenCV pipeline (preprocessing, contour detection, object tracking) to automate embryo detection and tracking in live video data. Designed a real-time controls dashboard for adjusting algorithm parameters with live feedback, optimizing detection accuracy. Additionally, collected and visualized evolution metrics to monitor and analyze embryo activity.
Contributed to the backend development of a graph algorithms visualization web app designed to assist RWTH professors in teaching graph algorithms. Focused on implementing exercise generation and grading features, collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to plan features, conduct code reviews, and ensure seamless codebase integration.
FrontendFight: Multiplayer CSS battle
A multiplayer CSS learning game designed to make coding both educational and engaging. Built with Angular and Node.js, the game allows players to join lobbies and compete in solving CSS challenges. A pixel-level image similarity library ensures accurate evaluation of user solutions, while RxJS and WebSockets (Socket.io) power a real-time, interactive environment for seamless gameplay.
Classwork
Systems Programming Lab
LabRWTH Aachen University
Built OS-like components from scratch on a microcontroller, including a task scheduler and memory drivers. Implemented interrupt- and polling-based I/O, integrated peripherals such as an RFID reader, and worked with analog circuitry for A/D conversion.
Institute for Automotive Engineering (ika), RWTH Aachen University
Developed software for autonomous and connected vehicle systems within the ROS framework, covering sensor data processing, object fusion and tracking, vehicle guidance, V2X communication, and computer vision with neural networks.