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Eugene Yiga

@eugeneyiga

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AI education and communications specialist blending data science, instructional design, and journalism to demystify AI.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles creating learner-centered AI/tech curricula and content in collaborative, impact-driven teams where I can combine data science, storytelling, and instructional design.

I am an AI education and communications specialist with a Master's in Applied Data Science and 16+ years as a journalist and content strategist. I design curriculum, write technical and instructional content, and apply narrative techniques to make complex technology accessible to learners worldwide.

At DeepLearning.AI I developed 84,000+ words of instructional content for a Data Analytics Professional Certificate, reaching 15,000+ students; previously I designed and launched award-winning courses at Cognician and produced extensive published work across 100+ global outlets.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Journalist

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Freelance

Apr 2009 - Present (16 years 6 months)

Published 1,400+ features across 100+ global outlets covering travel, culture, technology, and business, interviewed industry leaders and produced a weekly podcast recognized by Travel Massive.

Journalism Content Strategy Technical Writing Interviewing Podcast Production Storytelling

Curriculum Designer

DeepLearning.AI

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 (7 months)

Developed 84,000+ words of instructional content for a Data Analytics Professional Certificate, applied narrative journalism techniques to simplify technical concepts, and contributed to a specialization reaching 15,000+ students with strong positive reviews.

Curriculum Development Instructional Design Python SQL Machine Learning Data Visualization Content Strategy

Senior Learning Designer

Cognician

Sep 2011 - Mar 2015 (3 years 6 months)

Designed and launched 24+ courses for an online learning/coaching startup, including an award-winning soft skills solution, and created The Monumental Life personal development course based on decade-long research.

Learning Experience Design Assessment Design E Learning Development Instructional Design Project Management Remote Collaboration

Knowledge Manager

Synovate Laboratories

Sep 2009 - Apr 2011 (1 year 7 months)

Provided project design, operations, and analytical support for R&D studies across 30+ countries and authored nearly 20 marketing and media articles for the World Advertising Research Centre.

Knowledge Management Research Operations Data Analysis Technical Writing Project Coordination Reporting Stakeholder Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Michigan

Master of Applied Data Science, Applied Data Science

2022 - 2023

Grade: 4.0 GPA

Completed a Master of Applied Data Science with a 4.0 GPA, focusing on applied machine learning and data analysis to support instructional design and educational products.