Christopher Shumba

Systems Engineer with 5+ years building production AI infrastructure and embedded systems. Architected 4 autonomous content pipelines (GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Imagen-4), reducing operational production time by 83%. Shipped an AI-embedded edge device (Orange Pi, PyQt5, Vosk, Supabase) from hardware to fleet deployment. Scaled systems and teams 4× (100→400+ users, 1→5 centres) without proportional headcount growth.

AI Systems & Curriculum Lead at Big Bang Academy (2024-03 – Present)

Designed and built a fully AI-embedded educational edge device solo in 6 months — owning hardware, custom UI, student-database management, and API integration end-to-end. Built the device to power a new AI/Tech level (ages 9–12), enabling non-technical staff to build and deploy custom AI lessons via access codes. Drove the academy's expansion from three to five STEAM levels — launching Science (6–7) and AI/Tech (9–12) — increasing student retention.

Led the curriculum function end-to-end across all five levels: programme design (camps, term courses, client contracts), timetables, task allocation, and cross-team comms. Scaled curriculum delivery across five centres and licensed academy lessons to external schools, supporting 400+ students in production. Run fortnightly training to standardise delivery quality across full-time teachers, part-time teachers, and interns.

Senior Curriculum Teacher at Big Bang Academy (2025-03 – 2026-03)

• Architected four production-grade AI pipelines (Science & Tech, Presentation, Festive/Camp, Report Card) using GPT-5.2 and Claude Sonnet 4.5 via Poe Python orchestration — cutting production time by 83% (60 → 10 mins).
• Drove 100% team adoption of the proprietary AI tools by onboarding non-technical educators.
• Launched a new Tech curriculum level (ages 7–8), growing the academy from two to three levels and expanding enrolment.
• Mentored junior staff ahead of promotion to lead.

Curriculum Developer at Big Bang Academy (2024-09 – 2025-03)

• Built the Student File Tracker, automating documentation of student videos and quiz results — since scaled from 100 to 400+ students across five centres.
• Architected the A.B.C. and P.R.O.V.E. frameworks for public speaking and presentations.
• Standardised academy naming conventions, moving from a timeline-based cohort system to a yearly term structure.

English as a Foreign Language Teacher at EF Education First (2021-01 – 2024-12)

• Delivered customised lessons in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, effectively addressing diverse learner needs.
• Conducted engaging demo classes to attract and enroll prospective students.
• Leveraged Zoom and educational technologies to enhance remote learning experiences.
• Monitored student progress closely and provided targeted feedback, resulting in measurable improvements in language proficiency.

English as a Foreign Language Teacher at K&H International School (2019-01 – 2021-12)

• Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Collaborated with colleagues to create innovative teaching strategies and materials.
• Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Facilitated parent-teacher meetings to discuss student development and educational goals.

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Technology – Shandong Jiaotong University (2017-01 – 2021-12)

A-Level GCE Certification – St George's College (2015-01 – 2016-12)

O-Level IGCSE Certification – Watershed College (2010-01 – 2014-12)