Meet Gedeon Baende, an AWS AI & ML Scholarship student from the Democratic Republic of Congo, now studying integrated engineering at the University of San Diego. Gedeon's journey from learning English to excelling in computer science showcases his resilience and determination. His capstone project focuses on using AI to diagnose electric vehicle batteries and propose second-life applications, aiming to reduce landfill waste. Gedeon's story exemplifies the AWS AI & ML Scholarship program's mission to empower underrepresented students in artificial intelligence and machine learning careers.