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Farhana Agufa

@farhanaagufa

Data Scientist focused on machine learning and predictive analytics that drive results.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a remote-first role where I can build predictive models and ETL pipelines, ship dashboards via REST integrations, and improve AI data operations with strong quality assurance—so teams can deliver scalable, measurable outcomes.

I’m a Data science and AI operations professional, with experience in machine learning, predictive analytics, and data annotation workflows across remote-first technical environments. I develop analytical models, ETL pipelines, and data-driven solutions using Python, SQL, and scikit-learn—prioritizing feature engineering, workflow optimization, and quality assurance.

As an Applied Data Science Intern (WorldQuant University), I optimized predictive model performance by 40% and delivered REST API endpoints and Plotly Dash dashboards to improve visibility into forecasting, customer segmentation, and behavioral analytics insights. As a Data Annotation Trainer & Consultant (Skillshub Africa), I trained and supervised 50+ annotators, raised task success rates to 96%, and improved dataset consistency and machine learning training efficiency by 20%.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

WU

Applied Data Science Intern

WorldQuant University

Feb 2025 - Sep 2025 (7 months)

Completed end-to-end machine learning and analytics projects including data acquisition, preprocessing, modeling, deployment, and reporting. Improved predictive model performance by 40% and built ETL pipelines, REST API endpoints, and Plotly Dash dashboards to support analytics and forecasting.

AS

Director’s Secretary

Atlantic Integrated School

Dec 2021 - Jul 2022 (7 months)

Streamlined administrative and academic coordination by preparing examinations, managing records, and overseeing financial documentation. Supported remote school operations through virtual administrative duties, document preparation, and coordination of academic materials.

MC

Cyber Attendant & IT Trainer

Muzdalifah Cyber

Aug 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Worked as a Cyber Attendant and IT Trainer at Muzdalifah Cyber in Nairobi.

RE

Data Annotation Specialist

Remotasks

Sep 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Worked as a Data Annotation Specialist for Remotasks (remote).

LC

Distributor

4-Life Research Company

Dec 2017 - Nov 2018 (11 months)

Worked as a Distributor for 4-Life Research Company in Nairobi.

MC

Accounts & Finance Intern

Milimani Law Courts

Aug 2017 - Nov 2017 (3 months)

Worked as an Accounts & Finance Intern at Milimani Law Courts.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DA

DataCamp

Data Analyst in Python, Data Analyst in Python

2025 - 2025

Activities and societies: Python Fundamentals Core Data Analysis Libraries Data Wrangling & Cleaning Statistics for Data Analysis SQL (usually paired with Python) Data Visualization (Advanced) Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) Sampling in Python Hypothesis Testing in Python

Graduated with the Associate Data Analyst in Python career track from DataCamp, building core Python and data analysis skills: cleaning, transforming, and aggregating data with Pandas and NumPy, applying data visualization techniques using Matplotlib and Seaborn, writing efficient Python functions for data manipulation, and analyzing data through real-world projects

DA

DataCamp

Associate Data Analyst , Associate Data Analyst in SQL

2025 - 2025

Activities and societies: Introduction to SQL Intermediate SQL Joining Data in SQL Data Manipulation in SQL PostgreSQL Summary Stats and Window Functions Functions for Manipulating Data in PostgreSQL Introduction to Statistics Exploratory Data Analysis in SQL Data-Driven Decision Making in SQL Understanding Data Visualization Data Communication Concepts

Graduated with the Associate Data Analyst in SQL career track from DataCamp, building core SQL and data analysis skills: querying, joining, and aggregating data, using window functions and subqueries, applying PostgreSQL functions, and analyzing data through real-world projects like student mental health and motorcycle sales.

DA

DataCamp

Data Scientist in Python, Data Scientist in Python

2025 - 2025

Activities and societies: Intermediate Importing Data in Python Preprocessing for Machine Learning in Python Developing Python Packages Machine Learning for Business Introduction to SQL Intermediate SQL Joining Data in SQL Introduction to Git Intermediate Git

Graduated with the Data Scientist in Python career track from DataCamp: cleaned, transformed, and visualized data with Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn; wrote efficient Python functions and packages; ran statistical analysis and hypothesis tests; built ML models with scikit-learn; and queried SQL databases using Git for version control.

DA

DataCamp

Associate Data Scientist in Python, Associate Data Scientist in Python

2025 - 2025

Activities and societies: Data Viz w/Matplotlib, Functions, Python Toolbox, Categorical Data, Importing Data, Cleaning Data, Dates & Times, Writing Functions, Regression w/statsmodels, Experimental Design, Supervised Learning (scikit-learn), Unsupervised Learning, Tree-Based ML Models — all in Python

"Graduated with the Associate Data Scientist in Python career track from DataCamp: cleaned and transformed data with Pandas, built visualizations with Matplotlib and Seaborn, wrote efficient Python functions, performed statistical analysis and hypothesis testing, and built machine learning models with scikit-learn through real-world projects."

DA

DataCamp

Machine Learning Scientist in Python, Machine Learning Scientist in Python

2025 - 2025

Activities and societies: "Linear Classifiers, XGBoost, Cluster Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Time Series ML, Feature Engineering (ML & NLP), Model Validation, Hyperparameter Tuning, NLP (Python & spaCy), Deep Learning w/ PyTorch (Intro & Intermediate), Image Processing, PySpark (Intro & ML), Winning Kaggle.

Graduated with the Data Scientist in Python career track from DataCamp: cleaned, transformed, and visualized data with Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn; wrote efficient Python functions and packages; ran statistical analysis and hypothesis tests; built ML models with scikit-learn; and queried SQL databases using Git for version control.

SP

Summit Institute of Professionals

Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD), Accounting

2017 -

Completed an Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD). The diploma is accredited by KASNEB and is equivalent to Part I of the CPA qualification.

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