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Simeon Onguka

@simeononguka

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Data scientist and educator passionate about machine learning and analytics.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster growth, collaboration, and innovation in data science.

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

Current

Teaching Instructor

Current

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.

Quantitative Analysis Data Manipulation Machine Learning Hypothesis Testing Curriculum Design Mentorship Project Management Academic Feedback

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Teaching Instructor

Current

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.

Data Science Performance Tracking Classroom Management Data Project Evaluation Communication Problem Solving Organizational Skills

Current

Member, Remote Project Client Manager

Current

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.

Client Management Communication Malnutrition Projects Data Management Data Architecture Data Mining

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.

Data Management Data Architecture Data Mining Dashboards Data Analysis Resource Gathering Team Collaboration

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.

ETL Microsoft SQL Server Alteryx Machine Learning Heart Disease Prediction Report Writing Presentation Skills

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.

Simulation Computer Security Data Science Housing Prediction Tutorials Statistical Analysis Academic Support Problem Solving Team Collaboration

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 Statistical Analysis Natural Language Processing Logistic Regression Data Collection Web Scraping Data Cleaning Univariate Analysis Bivariate Analysis

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.

Survey Meeting Coordination Equipment Management Data Analysis Research Customer Service Data Entry

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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.