Machine Learning Data Scientist

Odhiambo Otieno Phelix

Address: P.O BOX **, Magunga, Kenya

Phone: +254-***-***-***

Email: **************@*****.***

Objective:

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented data scientist and technical trainer with a passion for leveraging data to drive business insights and empowering others through mathematics and computer science education. With expertise in data collection, analysis, machine learning, and programming, I seek an opportunity to apply my analytical skills while contributing to an organization that values innovation and data-driven strategies. Additionally, I am committed to sharing knowledge and fostering technical excellence through impactful training and mentorship. Education:

2025- Present

Post Graduate Diploma in Technical Trainer Mathematics and Computer Kenya School of TVET

Expected Graduation: 2026

2020- 2024

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Meru University of Science and Technology, Kenya

Second Class Honors, 2024

2014- 2019

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Masara Mixed Secondary School

Grade of B minus, 2019

Certifications:

- SQL training – Pathways International

- R Programming – Adaptive Management and Research Consultant

- Power BI - Pathways International

- NVivo training - Adaptive Management and Research Consultant

- Proposal Writing and Mobile Application Tools using Kobo Toolbox - AMREC Skills:

- Proficient in SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and querying. I have experience in writing complex SQL queries to extract and analyze data from large databases.

- Interactive data visualizations using Power BI. I have created compelling and insightful visual representations of data sets to facilitate informed decision-making.

- Programming skills in Python for data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling.

- Familiar with R for statistical analysis and data visualization. I have used R for exploratory data analysis and creating visualizations to communicate data insights effectively.

- Proficiency in data collection using Kobo-Collect, cleaning and preprocessing. I have experience on preparing and transforming raw data into a suitable format for analysis.

- Ability to effectively communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders to drive strategic decision-making.

- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and ability to work in a team. Projects:

- Developed a predictive model for crime analysis using Python and machine learning techniques. The model successfully showed the crime trends and crime distribution in Los Angeles.

- Designed an STI questionnaire using kobo collect

- Created interactive dashboards in Power BI for visualizing sales performance and trends. The visualizations provided valuable insights into sales patterns, enabling data-driven sales strategies.

- Analyzed social network data using Gephi to identify social relationships in a social media network.

- Analysis of STIData in a team using both Stata and R. Work Experience:

Data Science Attaché

Adaptive Management and Research Consultant, Nairobi, Kenya June 2022 - August 2022

- Assisted in STIData cleaning, and preprocessing for analysis together with the organization team. Using both R language and Stata.

Data Science Attache

Pathways International, Nairobi, Kenya

June 2023 - August 2023

- Contributed to the creation of interactive dashboards in Power BI for visualizing sales performance and trends.

- Collaborated on team projects to address business challenges using data-driven approaches. I actively participated in team projects to leverage data for strategic decision-making and process optimization.

Data Science Attache

Adaptive Management and Research Consultant, Nairobi, Kenya May 2024 - Present

- Assist in training students on data collection, data management and data analysis software such as Kobo-Collect, SQL, Power BI and Python.

Hobbies

-Reading and writing

-Watching and Music

-Traveling and Sports

-Socializing and networking

Languages:

English, Swahili, Luo Native language

References:

Mr. Antony Irungu Mr. Andrew Ombisa Dr. Makau Mutua S. (PhD) Lecturer/Course Advisor Area Chief Dean of student Meru University of Science Gwassi East Meru University of Science Tel:+254-********* Tel:+254-********* Tel:+254-*********

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