About Delstarford Isaiah
Agricultural Biotechnologist, AI Engineer & Tech Founder
Who Is Delstarford?
Delstarford Isaiah is a multidisciplinary technologist whose work sits at the intersection of agriculture, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence. He is highly entrepreneurial and passionate about leveraging IoT and predictive AI to deliver data-driven, real-world solutions that empower agribusinesses and optimize global health outcomes. As Tech Founder and Lead Engineer at GISA, he designs and deploys scalable intelligent systems for institutional transformation across Africa.
Qualifications & Expertise
Tech Expertise
Machine Learning, Computer Vision (YOLO, MobileNetV2), Python, Flutter, Flask, Firebase.
Education
Currently pursuing a B.Sc. in Agriculture & Biotechnology.
Innovation Impact
End-to-end applications: healthcare diagnostics (Smart Health AI), smart farming, and fintech platforms.
Employment History
Market strategist
2024-2026FARD
- N/a
AI Engineer, Full-Stack Web & Mobile App Developer
2026 – PresentFood Agricultural Research & Development (FARD)
- Designing and deploying AI-driven agricultural research platforms.
- Building full-stack web and mobile applications for food systems data management.
- Developing machine learning models for crop improvement and yield prediction.
Full-Stack Web & Mobile App Developer
2025 – PresentDelstarford Works
- Leading the development of scalable AI solutions, web platforms, and mobile apps.
- Overseeing full product lifecycle from conceptualization to deployment for multiple flagship projects.
- Directing branding, digital presence, and organizational portfolio.
Crop Improvement Assistant & Remote AI Engineer
2024 – 2026MMUST Innovation Academy
- Assisted in crop improvement research integrating AI-driven insights.
- Developed remote AI engineering solutions for agricultural innovation projects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on the FARMULA 1 project and climate change mitigation prototypes under TEAM Environment Kenya.
PTA Teacher
2024 – 2025Nyagod Jope Primary School
- Delivered instructional lessons and supported student learning outcomes.
PTA Teacher
2023 – 2024Nyakongo Academy, Primary School
- Delivered instructional lessons and supported student learning outcomes.
Academic Background
B.Sc. Agriculture & Biotechnology
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), School of Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences and Technology, Kakamega
2023 – 2027
Focus: Blending agricultural biotechnology with artificial intelligence to develop scalable crop improvement and smart farming solutions.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Maseno School, Kisumu
2019 – 2022
Mean Grade: B
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
Enoosaen Primary School
2011 – 2018
Score: 380 Marks
Leadership & Community Engagement
Co-Founder & Vice Chairperson
2026 – PresentFood Artificial Intelligence, Research & Development (FARD)
- Co-established a community-based organization aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods and agribusiness empowerment.
- Spearheaded formal partnership initiatives and drafted proposals for engagement with social development ministries.
- Guided strategic planning and organizational structuring to advance community-level agricultural outreach.
Founder & Lead Developer
2025 – PresentDelstarford Works
- Founded a tech-driven organization focused on AI solutions, web development, and agricultural biotechnology.
- Spearheaded the development of DexaGen AI and Smart Health AI, overseeing the full lifecycle from conceptualization to deployment.
- Directed the branding and digital presence, including the creation of the organization's professional portfolio and logo identity.
Student Innovator
2024 – PresentMMUST Innovation Academy
- Active contributor to the university's innovation ecosystem, focusing on bridging the gap between agriculture and AI.
- Led the design phase of the FARMULA 1 project, integrating AI-driven insights into traditional farming practices.
- Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype solutions for climate change mitigation under TEAM Environment Kenya.
Project Lead
2023 – PresentAgricultural Biotechnology Initiatives
- Championing modern biotech practices among student peers.
- Organized peer-learning sessions on tissue culture and PCR techniques to enhance practical lab skills.
- Advocated for the adoption of hydroponics and mushroom cultivation as sustainable urban farming methods.
Key Innovations & Flagship Projects
Smart Health AI
LiveAn AI-powered healthcare diagnostics platform using Computer Vision (MobileNetV2) for disease detection.
GISA Integrated System
LiveFull-stack institutional platform for GISA — membership portal, events, admin dashboard, and M-Pesa payments.
Smart Farming IoT Dashboard
In ProgressReal-time farm monitoring system using IoT sensors, predictive models, and a Flutter mobile app.
Crop Disease Detection (YOLO)
ResearchComputer vision model trained on plant disease datasets to identify crop diseases from field images.
Certifications & Professional Credentials
Verified credentials demonstrating specialized expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Agricultural Biotechnology, and Software Engineering.
Certified AI Practitioner
Certified Web Developer
Advanced AI & Machine Learning
Neural Networks, TensorFlow, and Deep Learning algorithms for predictive modeling. Applied to Smart Health AI.
Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering — Tech for Agriculture Hackathon
Silver Medal — 2nd Runners Up. Smart Farming: crop pest detection, financial risk assessment and de-risking.
Fullstack Web Development
Building scalable web apps with React, Python/Flask, and Database Management.
Data Science Professional
Data visualization, statistical analysis, and Python for data science.
Skills & Technical Expertise
Technical Services
Online Presence
Portfolio
Central hub showcasing full-stack projects, AI models, and technical blogs.
https://delstarford-personal-portofolio.vercel.appGitHub — Open Source Repositories
Source code for AI architectures, Flutter apps, Flask backends, and biotech computational tools.
https://github.com/delstarford123LinkedIn — Professional Network
Career updates, professional milestones, and industry connections.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/delstarford-isaiah-968400354Twitter / X & YouTube Channel
Tech discussions, project build-logs, and video demonstrations of live applications.
Handle: @DelstarfordProfessional Referees
Prof. Barrack Abonyo
Department of Medicine & Biotechnology
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST)
Academic Supervisor & Client (DexaGen AI)
Dr. Tecla Psum
Director, SPIIC (MMUST Innovation Academy)
MMUST Innovation Academy
Technical Mentor & Project Lead
Dr. Fedinard Lubobi
Lecturer
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST)
Academic Lecturer & Mentor
Values & Vision
Innovation
Relentlessly pursuing novel solutions to real-world problems through technology and creative thinking.
African Impact
Building solutions rooted in African realities — scalable, inclusive, and contextually relevant.
Collaboration
Believing that transformative change happens through diverse, cross-disciplinary teams working together.
Let's Create Something Remarkable
Whether you need a technology partner, AI engineer, or agri-tech consultant — I'm ready to build.
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