Currently between Nairobi → Tallinn.

I build systems that help societies think.

I am a Product Engineer transitioning into Research. I build software and data systems with intention, currently moving to Estonia to persue Masters in AI for sustainable Societies at Tallinna Ülikool.

About

My work spans from building civic platforms that serve millions to crafting small tools for the joy of creation. I treat programming languages like farm tools—necessary, distinct, and only useful if they yield a harvest.

I started with C++, nearly quit, and found my way back through Python. Now I work primarily with systems that process large datasets, build machine learning pipelines, and create interfaces for complex information.

Current Research

Optimizing PostgreSQL for large-scale civic datasets
Neural network architectures for societal AI applications
Digital identity systems for county governments
Real-time agricultural data pipelines

Selected Works

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Connect

Friday Chai in Tallinn

I dedicate Friday afternoons to deep dives, and small talk. If you're in town, let's geek out over distributed systems, civic tech, or why you love homesteading... or just show me what you're building.

chai@emmanuelallan.com to grab a slot.

→ Usually at Røst or Klaus

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For everything else: hello@emmanuelallan.com