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Harunn Alfred

@harunnalfred

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Experienced Data Scientist with expertise in leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making and

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role that leverages my data science expertise to drive business growth and strategic decision-making, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

As a passionate and impact-driven Data Scientist | Machine Learning & Gen AI Engineer | Business Intelligence Developer, I transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that power innovation, automate decisions, and deliver measurable business value.

With hands-on experience across fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, real estate, telecoms, and public health, I specialize in building end-to-end data products, predictive models, intelligent automation solutions, and dynamic dashboards that unlock performance at scale.

🔍 What I Do:

Data Science & Predictive Modeling: Deliver robust ML solutions (Random Forests, NLP, Clustering, Forecasting) to optimize marketing, reduce churn, detect fraud, and power risk prediction in sectors like finance and healthcare.

Generative AI & Autonomous Agents: Build and deploy LLM-powered AI agents (LangChain, Autogen, OpenAI APIs) for analytics, customer service, and IT automation.

Business Intelligence (BI): Create enterprise-grade dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, driving 20–80% improvements in reporting efficiency, payroll accuracy, and decision-making.

ETL/ELT & Data Engineering: Design and optimize scalable data pipelines using SQL, Python, PySpark, and Microsoft Fabric, ensuring seamless data flow and governance.

🌐 My Impact in Numbers:

🚀 Reduced BI ticket backlog by 40% with AI analytics agents

⏱ Cut manual reporting time by 80% with Power BI automation

🔒 Minimized financial fraud by 75% through predictive fraud detection

💡 Increased data-driven decisions by 25–60% across client engagements

🏥 Built GenAI-powered healthcare tools like Diabetes Risk Dashboards for clinicians and public health use

👨‍🏫 I also lead trainings and workshops to democratize analytics and empower teams to interpret data confidently and act decisively.

🌍 Let’s Connect

I'm always open to meaningful collaborations in data science, AI for good, BI strategy, healthcare innovation, and digital transformation. Whether you’re a startup, enterprise, or nonprofit, let’s turn your data into impact.

🔗 Portfolio / Contact: https://intellianalytics.co.za | harunalfred9@gmail.com

📩 DM me for consultancy, training, project inquiries, open source collaborations, or demo access.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Scientist

InfotraceAnalytics Ltd

Jul 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 3 months)

As a Data Scientist, I conducted statistical analysis on complex datasets, developed Generative AI models, and created interactive dashboards to communicate insights. I led training for interns and collaborated with teams to align data science solutions with business goals.

Statistical Analysis Generative AI Machine Learning Tableau Power BI Data Visualization Data Cleaning Team Collaboration Project Management

Freelance Data Analyst & Machine Learning Engineer

Upwork & Fiverr

May 2023 - May 2024 (1 year)

Built dashboards and reports to track sales and campaign performance, enabling real-time decisions that resulted in a 10% increase in customer acquisition and a 20% increase in retention. Delivered technical expertise and hands-on support, guiding clients through advanced analytics, machine learning solutions, and data visualization practices.

client support advanced analytics Dashboards Sales Performance Campaign Performance Machine Learning Data Visualization Client Support Technical Expertise

Senior Data Analyst

InfotraceAnalytics Ltd

Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 (4 months)

In my role as a Senior Data Analyst, I led data analysis efforts, designed statistical models, and developed ETL pipelines. I mentored junior analysts and delivered reports to senior leadership using advanced visualization tools.

Data Analysis Statistical Modeling ETL Tableau Power BI Mentorship Trend Analysis Forecasting Reporting

Junior Data Analyst (Intern)

InfotraceAnalytics Ltd

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 (4 months)

As a Junior Data Analyst Intern, I assisted in data cleaning, supported dashboard development, and conducted exploratory data analysis. I also wrote SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.

Data Cleaning SQL Data Analysis Dashboard Development Data Visualization Reporting Problem Solving Communication

Data Analytics Consultant

Self Employed

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year)

Provided data analytics services to organizations across various sectors, developing and implementing predictive models and data-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency. Built an LLM-Powered Analytics Assistant that translates natural language into SQL queries and delivers visual insights, cutting BI request backlog by 40%. Developed a fraud detection model for financial institutions, reducing fraudulent transactions by 75%.

predictive modeling Predictive Modeling LLM SQL Matplotlib Power BI Fraud Detection AI Chatbots Customer Interaction Analytics Marketing Strategy Data Interpretation

Data Automation & BI Consultant

DigitalQatalyst

Achieved seamless enterprise-wide automation by integrating Abacus Enterprise with Power BI via APIs, leveraging MS Fabric for efficient data integration and governance. Developed an Autonomous Multi-Agent IT Help Desk System using agents for Planning, Analysis, Resolution, and Escalation. Designed and automated Power BI dashboards for the Operations Team, streamlining payroll processing and reducing discrepancies.