Himalayas logo
GN
Open to opportunities

Gaspard Nzasabimfura

@gaspardnzasabimfura

Data scientist and analyst building ML-driven credit risk solutions and automated analytics.

Rwanda
Message

What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can build ML-driven risk and analytics solutions, lead BI/data literacy efforts, and deliver automated reporting in collaborative, impact-focused teams.

I am a data scientist and analyst with experience designing machine learning credit scoring models, automating reporting, and implementing enterprise business intelligence strategies for banks and development organizations. I apply Python, SQL, PowerBI and modern ML tooling to reduce risk, improve reporting accuracy, and deliver actionable insights.

My background includes developing ETL pipelines, dashboards, and production services that inform stakeholders and improve decision-making. I combine hands-on technical skills with a focus on data literacy and leadership to drive measurable impact across financial and development sectors.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BK
Current

Data Scientist

Bank of Kigali

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years)

Developed machine learning credit scoring models and decision engines to predict default probability, reducing risk and avoiding rejection of creditworthy applicants; implemented automated reports tracking digital loan performance.

RB

Data Scientist

Rwanda Development Bank

Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 (10 months)

Designed and implemented the enterprise business intelligence strategy including data warehouse, data governance and advanced analytics, and automated reporting processes.

HS

Data Visualization Consultant

Hedera Digital Solutions

Feb 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years 5 months)

Consolidated datasets from developing countries into a single analytics source and produced visualizations to inform insights on electricity, water, sanitation, and nutrition access.

IB

Business Data Analyst

I&M Bank

Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year)

Built and automated reporting processes to deliver actionable insights, implemented a client requests tracking system that reduced turnaround time and improved reporting accuracy and frequency.

BK

Data Scientist

Bank of Kigali

Jun 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Built data cleansing and reconciliation scripts and supported core banking system data integration to improve data quality for analytics.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Carnegie Mellon University logoCU

Carnegie Mellon University

Master of Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering with specializations in Data Science, Networking & Energy.

University of Rwanda logoUR

University of Rwanda

Bachelor of Science, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

2014 - 2018

Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, involving coursework and projects supporting core banking system needs.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Find your dream job

Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!

Sign up
Himalayas profile for an example user named Frankie Sullivan
Gaspard Nzasabimfura - Data Scientist - Bank of Kigali | Himalayas