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Vakaa Anderson

@vakaaanderson

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Enthusiastic Data Science professional with 8 years of experience.

Botswana

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in data science.

I am a dedicated Data Science professional with nearly 8 years of experience in delivering data-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and accuracy in addressing complex business challenges. My journey has equipped me with a robust skill set in data structures, algorithms, and machine learning, allowing me to tackle diverse projects with confidence.

Throughout my career, I have successfully executed projects such as the Foodhub exploratory data analysis, where I provided actionable insights for a food aggregator company, and the Plants Seedling Classification project, which involved building a robust image classifier using CNNs. My commitment to continuous learning is reflected in my professional certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker and Python Fundamentals, which further bolster my technical expertise.

Currently, I serve as a Database Assistant at the University of Botswana, where I deliver technical support, collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions, and participate in system enhancements. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive impactful results and contribute to innovative projects in the data science field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Database Assistant-Programming

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University of Botswana

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)

Delivered daily technical support to users across university sites in Botswana, resolving Tier 2 and 3 help desk tickets and ensuring smooth system operations. Collaborated with functional teams to translate business and HR requirements into technical specifications and data-driven solutions, participating in system enhancements, testing, and implementation for enterprise data systems. Created doc

Technical Support Help Desk Data Solutions System Implementation Data Integration Reporting SQL Programming

ICT Technician

University of Botswana

Aug 2015 - Jan 2016 (5 months)

Provided end-user support and installed hardware/software, including servers and peripheral devices, while recommending suitable computing technologies. Ensured compliance with IT policies for operations and maintenance across faculty and administrative departments. Responded to user queries on hardware, software, and network access, supporting applications in statistical analysis, databases, prog

User Support Installation Database Management Programming

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Texas, Austin

Post Graduate Program, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Completed a Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (PGP-AIML) at the University of Texas, Austin. This program focused on advanced concepts and applications in AI and machine learning.

University of Botswana

Executive Master, Entrepreneurship

Pursued an Executive Master of Entrepreneurship (EMENT) at the University of Botswana. This program provided advanced knowledge in entrepreneurial strategies and business development.

Ba Isago University

Certificate, Real Estate

Obtained a Certificate in Real Estate from Ba Isago University. This certification provided foundational knowledge in real estate principles and practices.

University of Botswana

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Completed a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) at the University of Botswana. The curriculum covered fundamental concepts and advanced topics in computer science.