Joy Sentongo
@joysentongo
MBA-qualified data scientist driving revenue growth and operational efficiency through analytics.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am an MBA-qualified data scientist and analytics professional with 7+ years delivering data-driven solutions that optimize operations, inform strategy, and generate measurable revenue. I build predictive models, dashboards, and experimentation frameworks that have driven $2.7M in additional annual revenue and improved decision-making speed by 20%.
I combine technical expertise in Python, SQL, and Power BI with product and project management skills to lead cross-functional teams, implement governance, and improve data quality. I am passionate about sustainability and impact analytics and have led enterprise data governance, automation initiatives saving 1,400+ man-hours, and system improvements achieving 99% uptime.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Scientist
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
May 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Delivered analytics products that improved operational efficiency by 15% and built predictive pricing and recommendation models generating $2.7M in additional annual revenue; developed executive dashboards that increased decision-making speed by 20%.
Data Governance & Quality Manager
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 (5 months)
Acted to develop enterprise-wide data governance policies that reduced risk by 15% and implemented IBM CP4D to improve data accuracy by 10%, conducting audits that reduced operational disruptions by 20%.
Peripheral Support Officer
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
Mar 2021 - May 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Managed system upgrades achieving 99% uptime and improved user satisfaction by 75% through effective support and maintenance processes.
Management Information Systems Officer
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
Jul 2018 - Jun 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Created dashboards and automated workflows that saved 1,400+ man-hours annually and improved reporting turnaround by 30%, delivering insights that increased project outcomes and client satisfaction by 15%.
Software Developer Intern
Makerere University
Dec 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 month)
Developed a C++ image-processing program to detect infected agricultural leaves, supporting crop loss prevention initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HSHeriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed an MBA in Business Administration with focus on management and analytics-driven decision making.
NUNorth-West University
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer and Electronics Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Electronics Engineering with coursework in software development and electronic systems.
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Location
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