Computer programming-Python and R programming, SPSS, STATA, ODK
Janet Mutuku
Research Scholar
Machakos,Kenya.
Summary
Dedicated data science and research professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Results-oriented researcher great at using artificial intelligence to bring changes in different sectors including but not limited to climate science, health, finance and education.
Overview
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4
Languages
6
6
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scholar
ICRISAT
Bamako, Mali
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Reviewed literature on application of high resolution imagery on crop mapping using machine learning and deep learning methods in remote sensing.
- Explored pixel based and phenology based classification (PBC) approaches as land cover classification approaches.
- Designed and outlined experimental protocol to test reviewed crop mapping methods on crop types data in Western Kenya.
- Applied models to Sentinel-2’s 10-m spatial resolution and 5-day repeat capability images in Mali and classified different crops.
- Using Google Earth Engine platform for pixel based classification.
- Uploaded my clean code in Github.
- Automated quantification of mixed cropping intensity helps estimate yield and target services to smallholders
Data Manager Intern
Mzuri Farm, Kibwezi
Kibwezi, Kenya
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Handled collecting and cleaning of production, weeding, pruning, spray and pests and harvesting data
- Performed projection of production and yields which increased by 10%.
- Carried out research on use of green houses in area and their productivity.
- Managed casual workers and permanent employees payments.
Research Scholar
CERC Laboratory- Polytechnique Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Reviewed literature on application of artificial intelligence in financial markets.
- Evaluated provided dataset and cleaned it for further analysis.
- Provided comprehensive analysis and recommend solutions to address issue of possible stock market manipulation.
- Used deep learning algorithms to analyze and solve detecting stock manipulation.
- Build strong rapport with team members and took lead in planning project's objectives and delegating duties.
- Collaborated with project stakeholders, identifying and gathering analytical requirements for solving anomaly detection problem.
- Collaborated in automating anomaly detection system suing artificial intelligence.
- Documented procedures and results with high degree of accuracy and precision in Github.
Assistant Manager
Casamia Holdings
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Conducted monthly stakeholders meetings to address concerns and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress towards goals.
- Achieved 20% increase of house sales from research.
- Conducted company data management.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify construction materials, address discrepancies and forecast future needs
- Reduced corporate costs by developing and implementing improved merchandising, receiving and maintenance procedures
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget
- Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth
Graduate Trainee
Kerio Valley Development Authority
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Prepared different payment vouchers.
- Handled vote book control.
- Captured and summarized expenditure by maintaining asset register.
- Processed consolidated salaries and casual payment
- Updated accounts database for all payment receipt
Education
AWS Machine Learning Foundations Course
Udacity
Online 07.2021 - 10.2021
Nanodegree Program - Introduction To AI in Business
Bertelsmann Scholarship - Udacity
Online 12.2020 - 03.2021
MSc - Mathematical Sciences
Big Data, African Institute For Mathematical Sciences
Senegal 01.2018 - 02.2020
BSc. - Actuarial Science
University of Eldoret
Eldoret 01.2013 - 01.2017
Skills
Academic research
undefinedCertification
Introduction to Corporate Finance on Corporate Finance Institute
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of CERC team in the development of automated anomaly detection in financial markets .
- Achieved automated mapping of different crops through effectively helping with developing the mapping intelligent system.
Affiliations
ADESA
Additional Information
I have done several machine learning and data analytics course and the certifications can be found here Certification .
Software
Presentation tools
Word processing and desktop publishing tools
Spreadsheets
Google apps and social media
Databases
Communication tools
Interests
Volunteering : regulary volunteer to teach students
Writing : write science stories
Learning new languages: currently learning French
Travelling and playing piano
Workshops and volunteer work
- 13/9/2019: IVADO/MILA 4th Deep Learning Summer school,Montreal
- 14/11/2018: World Science Day for Peace and Development at Dakar,Senegal organised by UNESCO
- 23/11/2020: Gender Summit 18 (2020) Virtual Conference by Next Einstein Forum
- 23/11/2020: Gender Summit 18 (2020) Virtual Conference by Next Einstein Forum
- 29/09/2018: La Petit Derniere run at Fredrick Back Pack, Montreal
- 28/11/2018: OpenStreet maps-Mapathon Community Giveback organised by YouthMappers at AIMS,Senegal
- 10/2018: Visiting children's home at Mbour,Senegal
- 29/10/2016: Cleaning Eldoret Market,Kenya
Referees
1. Mr. Steven Ndungu
Scientific Officer- ICRISAT-Mali
Email: N.Steven@cgiar.org
2. Professor Franck Kalala Mutombo
Academic Director
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences- Senegal
Email: franckm@aims-senegal.org
3. Dr. Didier Chetelat
Machine Learning Researcher
Polytechnic Montreal, Canada
Email: didier.chetelat@polymtl.ca
Timeline
AWS Machine Learning Foundations Course
Udacity
07.2021 - 10.2021
Research Scholar
ICRISAT
03.2021 - 07.2021
Nanodegree Program - Introduction To AI in Business
Bertelsmann Scholarship - Udacity
12.2020 - 03.2021
Introduction to Corporate Finance on Corporate Finance Institute
11-2020
Online Finance Training by Yielding Accomplished Women in Africa
08-2020
Certified [Introduction to Corporate Finance], [ Corporate Finance Institute] - [08/2020]
08-2020
Data Manager Intern
Mzuri Farm, Kibwezi
06.2020 - 01.2021
Macroeconomic Framework for a Green Economy in Africa on IDEP platform
08-2019
Research Scholar
CERC Laboratory- Polytechnique Montreal
06.2019 - 09.2019
Machine learning with Python level 1 on Cognitive Class
01-2019
Assistant Manager
Casamia Holdings
04.2018 - 08.2018
Introduction to R on Datacamp
04-2018
MSc - Mathematical Sciences
Big Data, African Institute For Mathematical Sciences
01.2018 - 02.2020
Graduate Trainee
Kerio Valley Development Authority
06.2017 - 08.2017
BSc. - Actuarial Science
University of Eldoret
01.2013 - 01.2017
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