Latej Bakare
@latejbakare
Senior Data Scientist with 18 years of experience in AI and ML.
What I'm looking for
With 18 years of experience in data science, I have led numerous AI and machine learning initiatives that have significantly enhanced organizational performance. At John Snow Inc, I spearheaded the development of an AI system that reduced drug churn, resulting in a substantial increase in vaccine earnings. My expertise spans anomaly detection, computer vision, and natural language processing, which I have effectively applied to improve prediction accuracy by 34% and generate an additional $48K in quarterly earnings.
Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on mentoring colleagues and optimizing machine learning models for scalability. My previous roles at FHI360 and Abt Associates allowed me to develop advanced data models and implement cloud computing solutions that streamlined analytics pipelines. I take pride in my ability to automate data processes, which has led to significant productivity gains and improved data integrity across various projects.
My educational background in Computer Science and Statistics, combined with my extensive technical skills in Python, TensorFlow, and cloud technologies, positions me as a valuable asset in any data-driven organization. I am passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Data Scientist
John Snow Inc
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years)
Lead a team to develop an AI system that diminishes drug churn, increasing vaccine earnings significantly. Designed advanced computer vision and NLP models, mentoring colleagues in deploying scalable machine learning models.
Senior Data Scientist
FHI360
Feb 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 4 months)
Developed data models for analyzing genetic and clinical data, utilizing cloud platforms to enhance machine learning pipelines. Contributed to an Electronic Medical Records application with predictive modeling.
Data Scientist
Field Intelligence
Jul 2013 - May 2018 (4 years 10 months)
Developed a credit risk assessment model and automated data cleaning tasks, contributing to customer segmentation and pricing strategies, enhancing overall business intelligence.
Senior Data Scientist
Abt Associates
Apr 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 10 months)
Developed a Graph Neural Network fraud detection model and an XGBoost credit risk model, enhancing data analysis efficiency through automation and maintaining SQL databases on cloud servers.
Data Scientist
Doximity
May 2010 - Apr 2013 (2 years 11 months)
Analyzed health data to develop predictive models, enhancing decision-making and monitoring. Improved data collection processes and collaborated on database optimization.
Data Administrator / Analyst
Power Holding Company of Nigeria
May 2003 - Apr 2010 (6 years 11 months)
Ensured optimal performance of database servers and enhanced efficiency through automation. Supported application development by optimizing SQL queries and conducting maintenance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Ibadan
Master of Science, Computer Science
2005 -
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Science, Statistics
2000 -
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