Simeon Onguka
@simeononguka
Data scientist and educator passionate about machine learning and analytics.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated data scientist and educator with a strong background in machine learning and data analysis. Currently, I serve as a Teaching Instructor at MyDreamConnect, where I instruct students on various data science topics, including quantitative and qualitative analysis, data manipulation, and machine learning. My commitment to student success is evident through my involvement in curriculum design and mentoring, ensuring that my students are well-prepared for industry challenges.
In addition to my teaching role, I have gained practical experience as a Research Student and Teaching Assistant at Smart Data Analytic, where I developed a clinical data warehouse and created machine learning models to predict health risks. My research on client satisfaction in healthcare facilities showcases my ability to apply statistical analysis and natural language processing to real-world problems. I am passionate about leveraging data to drive insights and improve decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Teaching Instructor
MyDreamConnect
Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)
Instructed data science topics including Quantitative/Qualitative Analysis, Data Manipulation, EDA, Machine Learning, and Hypothesis Testing. Led college-level Data Analysis curriculum design, shaping coursework for 50 students.
Teaching Instructor
AICommunityAfrica
Oct 2024 - Present (9 months)
Promoted fair treatment of 22 students across Africa without discrimination. Conducted over 9 hours of weekly study hall sessions and discussions.
Member, Remote Project Client Manager
Statistics Without Borders
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Responsible for taking notes, explaining the scope of the project to the stakeholders, drafting a statement of work, and communicating actionable items for malnutrition projects. Worked with 5 teams to make Musicians data available for effective decision-making.
Member, Remote Data Architect/Data Mining
DMV Music Alliance
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025 (2 months)
Worked with 5 teams to make Musicians data available for effective decision-making. Developed reports and insightful dashboards to communicate findings.
Research Student and Teaching Assistant
Smart Data Analytic
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 (5 months)
Developed a Clinical Data Warehouse for Mass General Hospital to store imported electronic data. Extracted, transformed, and loaded patient data into Microsoft SQL Server and Alteryx Packages.
Peer Research Tutor
Co-operative University
Jan 2021 - May 2024 (3 years 4 months)
Collaborated on a team and developed a simulation model on the security of the three computer labs to monitor and keep track of details for every student getting in and out of the lab and detect any lab equipment being taken out of the lab. Provided tutorial sessions on the process of a data science housing prediction project and its scope.
Research Student
Co-operative University
Jan 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Initiated the research by thorough consultation with my supervisor and formulated research questions. Conducted secondary data collection of textual data from google review through web scrapping.
Research Intern
Shalom Community Hospital
May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)
Collected survey data from the community to understand their healthcare satisfaction level. Scheduled staff meetings, prepared presentation slides, and managed equipment setup.
Education
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The Co-operative University of Kenya
BSc. Statistics, Statistics and Probability
Grade: Second Class Honors Upper Division – GPA 3.24/4.0 (Top 3%)
Focused on Statistics and Probability, achieving Second Class Honors Upper Division with a GPA of 3.24/4.0, placing in the top 3% of the class. Gained a strong foundation in statistical analysis and probabilistic modeling.
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