Paul Juma
@pauljuma
Data Scientist and DevOps Engineer with a passion for AI solutions.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
As a dedicated Data Scientist and DevOps Engineer, I have honed my skills in leveraging AI technologies to drive impactful solutions. Currently, I work at Mercor AI, where I improved AI model accuracy by 20% through meticulous evaluation and refinement of prompts. My experience spans designing and testing data science prompts that enhance model clarity and engagement, showcasing my commitment to delivering high-quality analytical outputs.
In addition to my data science expertise, I have a strong background in DevOps, having built scalable cloud infrastructures and implemented CI/CD pipelines for Java applications. My proficiency with tools like Terraform, Docker, and AWS allows me to automate and streamline processes effectively. I thrive in collaborative environments, where I can contribute to enhancing data workflows and optimizing model performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Scientist
Mercor AI
Aug 2024 - Present (11 months)
Improved AI model accuracy by 20% through evaluation and refinement of regression, classification, and clustering prompts using Python, Pandas, and NumPy. Reviewed and corrected AI-generated outputs and code for data science tasks, ensuring analytical integrity.
DevOps Engineer
Turing
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Built and deployed scalable cloud infrastructure with Terraform, CloudFormation, and AWS (EC2, VPC). Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions for Java applications with Maven.
Data Analyst
Freelance
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Cleaned and transformed raw datasets using Python, Pandas, and NumPy for ML pipelines. Performed exploratory analysis and visualization with Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Power BI, and Tableau.
Salesforce Analyst
Freelance
Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)
Customized Salesforce CRM objects, reports, and automated workflows with Process Builder and Flows. Integrated QuickBooks for invoicing and finance tracking, managing data integrity with Data Loader.
Data Scientist
Mindrift AI
Mar 2024 - Dec 2024 (9 months)
Designed and tested over 1000 data science prompts, boosting model clarity and engagement by 30%. Enhanced model alignment through structured data annotation and QA, validating AI-generated analyses across statistical domains.
Public Health Intern
Nairobi County Government
Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)
Analyzed COVID-19 and cholera response data using Excel. Delivered actionable reports that improved operational health response planning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
BSc. Computer Science, Computer Science
Grade: 3.6/4.0
Studied Computer Science at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology from 2017 to 2023. Achieved a GPA of 3.6/4.0.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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