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Joy Sentongo

@joysentongo

MBA-qualified data scientist driving revenue growth and operational efficiency through analytics.

Uganda
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead analytics or data governance initiatives, drive measurable business impact, collaborate cross-functionally, and apply data for sustainability and social impact.

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

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Current

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%.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School logoHS

Heriot-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.

North-West University logoNU

North-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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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