AJAkintayo Jabar
@akintayojabar
Data Scientist with 5+ years of experience in predictive modeling.
RwandaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Data Scientist with over 5 years of experience in developing predictive models and data pipelines that drive insights and enhance product performance. My journey has been marked by significant achievements, including improving data onboarding turnaround time by 80% and reducing operational costs by 60% through innovative modeling techniques. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product and engineering teams to implement new workflows that optimize performance and decision-making.
Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional R&D projects that have cut workflow turnaround times by 50%. My expertise in machine learning and data engineering has allowed me to develop solutions that not only meet but exceed business objectives. I take pride in mentoring junior teammates and providing data science leadership within my teams, ensuring that we leverage data-driven insights to influence product direction and strategy effectively.
My educational background includes a Master of Science in Information Technology with a focus on Applied Machine Learning from Carnegie Mellon University, complemented by a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Lagos. I am passionate about using data to tell compelling stories and drive impactful decisions, and I am eager to contribute my skills to dynamic analytics teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Data Scientist
Nithio Holdings Inc.
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Improved data onboarding turnaround time by 80% by building a generalized prediction model, which reduced operational costs by 60%. Optimized model performance by 20% by developing a machine learning validation dashboard, leading to better decision-making and managing model life cycle.
Data Science Consultant
UAP Old Mutual Limited
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 (5 months)
Increased cross-sell success rates by 30% through the development of propensity models, providing insights that directly influenced product recommendations and sales strategies. Drove a 15% increase in customer acquisition by analyzing user behavior and marketing data from Google Analytics.
Data Scientist
Hiveonline API
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)
Developed a reputation scoring engine, enabling over 1,000 underserved farmers to access credit, directly impacting the product roadmap to expand financial inclusion. Built backend APIs and collaborated with product managers to integrate scoring insights into the platform.
Software Developer
ATB Techsoft Limited
Aug 2018 - Jul 2019 (11 months)
Developed and deployed a custom loan management system that increased loan processing efficiency by over 35%, improving user satisfaction and operational speed. Created a data visualization dashboard with custom charts to track loan performance and reporting purposes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUCarnegie Mellon University
Master of Science, Information Technology (Applied Machine Learning)
Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Applied Machine Learning. Gained advanced knowledge and practical skills in machine learning concepts and applications.
ULUniversity of Lagos
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Obtained a Bachelor of Computer Science, building a strong foundation in computer science principles. Developed core programming and problem-solving abilities.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
RwandaAuthorized to work in
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