# Ayuba Agiri Ayuba Agiri is a remote worker on Himalayas, Lead Operation Personnel at SFx Money App, based in Nigeria. Source: https://himalayas.app/@ayubaagiri ```text Data Scientist skilled in Python, ML, and fintech operations—turning data into actionable insights. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | Nigeria | | Authorized to work in | Nigeria | | Salary expectations | 40k-80k USD | | Job categories | Data Scientist, Data Scientist Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, FinOps, Search Data Scientist, AI Data Scientist, Data Science Expert, Data Science Specialist, ML Data Scientist, Research Data Scientist, AI | | Skills | Python, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Machine Learning, Apache Spark, PySpark, Data Visualization, Data Cleaning, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Transaction Monitoring, KYC, AML Compliance, Project Management, Leadership, Customer Support, Image Recognition, Feature Engineering, & Model Tuning, Classification, regression, Core Data, GitHub, Google Colab, Instructor, Jupyter, Ggplot2, R | | Website | https://hayubb.github.io/portfolio | | Portfolio | https://github.com/Hayubb | | LinkedIn | https://https://linkedin.com/in/ayuba-agiri-b05a59263 | | GitHub | https://https://github.com/Hayubb | | Twitter | https://https://twitter.com/AyubAgiri | ## What I'm looking for ```text I’m looking to apply data science and AI to solve real-world problems, ideally in fintech or technology teams—building intelligent models, improving operational processes, and delivering actionable insights through collaborative leadership. ``` ## About ```text I’m a results-driven Data Scientist and AI enthusiast focused on leveraging data and technology to solve real-world problems. I bring strong expertise in data analysis and machine learning, with a practical mindset for building intelligent solutions. In fintech operations, I’ve led daily operations of the SFx Money App, monitored transactions, and coordinated with compliance teams on KYC verification and AML procedures. I also prepare operational reports, analyze data, and deliver actionable insights to improve service delivery and decision-making. I build with tools like Python and (Py)Spark, and I back my work with end-to-end projects and learning-to-apply habits from teaching Python and organizing tech initiatives. As a Co-Founder and Founder (INBRANDPR and Grow Smart), I’m extending my AI focus toward practical product development, including a mobile app integrating machine learning and image recognition for plant health analysis. ``` ## Experience ### Lead Operation Personnel (current) SFx Money App. Jan 2026 - Present ```text Led daily operations of the fintech platform to ensure smooth transaction flow and supported users by resolving complex issues. Monitored transactions and collaborated with compliance on KYC verification and AML procedures while preparing operational reports from analyzed data. ``` Skills: Operations-Management, Transaction-Monitoring, KYC, AML, Customer-Support, Data-Analysis, Operational-Reporting, Problem-Solving ### Co-Founder (current) INBRANDPR. Jan 2023 - Present ```text Co-founded a branding and technology company focused on digital innovation. Leads business development, partnerships, and marketing strategy to drive brand growth and client satisfaction. ``` Skills: Digital-Innovation, Co-founding, Business-Development, Partnerships, Marketing-Strategy, Brand-Growth ### Chief Operating Officer (COO) (current) TaskHub ```text Oversee daily operations by coordinating cross-functional teams to drive organizational growth. Lead strategic planning, operational efficiency, and project execution, including volunteer management and partnerships. ``` Skills: Operational-Leadership, Cross-functional-Coordination, Strategic-Planning, Operational-Efficiency, Project-Execution, Volunteer-Management, Partnerships, Community-Engagement ### Founder (current) Grow Smart (AgriTech Startup) ```text Founded and leads development of an AI-powered AgriTech platform to help farmers identify plant diseases, determine fertilizer requirements, and improve crop productivity. Conducts market research and leads product planning, feature design, and project management for an ML-enabled mobile application using image recognition. ``` Skills: AI-ML-Product-Development, Image-Recognition, AgriTech, Market-Research, Product-Planning, Feature-Design, Project-Management ### Operations Officer (current) EduConnect Africa ```text Support operational activities and coordinate educational programs. Facilitate partnerships and community engagement while contributing to organizational growth and strategic planning. ``` Skills: Operations-Coordination, Educational-Program-Management, Partnerships, Community-Engagement, Strategic-Planning, Growth ### Instructor & Tech Organizer Bold Links Technology. Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 ```text Taught Python programming to students and mentored them on real-world projects and career development. Organized and facilitated bootcamps and tech competitions to support learning initiatives. ``` Skills: Python-Programming, Teaching, Student-Mentoring, Bootcamp-Delivery, Research, Communication-Skills ## Education ### Al-Institute Complete Qur'an Memorization, Religious Studies. 2023 - Present ```text Ongoing Qur'an memorization program at Al-Institute (started 2023). ``` ### Alison Machine Learning in Python, Machine Learning ```text Completed the Machine Learning in Python program (2023). ``` ### Data Science Nigeria AI Bootcamp, Artificial Intelligence ```text Completed an AI bootcamp with Data Science Nigeria (2023). ``` ### Alison Diploma in Python for Data Scientist, Data Science ```text Completed the Diploma in Python for Data Scientist program (2022). ``` ### West African Examinations Council (WAEC) WAEC Senior School Certificate, General Education ```text Earned the Senior School Certificate (WAEC) in 2019. ``` ### Al-Hikmah University B.Sc. Computer Science, Computer Science ```text Completed a B.Sc. in Computer Science at Al-Hikmah University. ``` ### Udemy Python Data Analytics, Data Analytics ```text Completed the Python Data Analytics course (2024). ``` ## Tech stack - Apache Spark - ggplot2 - GitHub - Jupyter - NumPy - Pandas - PySpark - Gmail - Python - Google Workspace - Google Colab - Instructor To contact Ayuba, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Chiebukar Chiebukar](https://himalayas.app/@chiebukarchiebukar): Data Analyst (Sales Operations), Interswitch Nigeria - [Simeon Ifalore](https://himalayas.app/@simeonifalore): Lead Data Analyst, StatiSense - [HALIMAT MUSA](https://himalayas.app/@halimatmusa): Data Science Intern, The Sparks Foundation - [Ifeanyi Nwobodo](https://himalayas.app/@ifeanyinwobodo): Senior Data Associate, 10Alytics - [Oluwatobi Mayungbo](https://himalayas.app/@oluwatobimayungbo): Python Instructor, SQI College Of ICT - [Benedict Jompe](https://himalayas.app/@benedictjompe): NOC Intern, Broadbased Communications - [goodness oyekanmi](https://himalayas.app/@goodnessoyekanmi): Data Analyst & AI Instructor, Torilo Academy - [Prince Ishaku](https://himalayas.app/@princeishaku): Intern Relationship Officer, Abucoop Microfinance Bank Ltd - [Kerry Idong](https://himalayas.app/@kerryidong): AI Output Evaluator & Data Analyst, Turing - [Egi Yase](https://himalayas.app/@egiyase): Data Support Volunteer, Start Smart Nigeria Limited