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George Okello

George Okello

ML/AI
Nairobi

Summary

Meticulous Data Scientist accomplished in compiling, transforming and analyzing complex information through software. Expert in machine learning and large dataset management. Demonstrated success in identifying relationships and building solutions to business problems.

Interests

Ethical Hacking

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

Asia Pacific University
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
07.2025 - Current
  • Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Pursued independent and complementary research interests.
  • Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
  • Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
  • Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
  • Created and executed scenarios for analysis projects and interpreted results to address relevant questions.

Part-time IT Support Specialist

The ResourceEdge
4th Floor Waiyaki Way | Westlands
01.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced system efficiency by implementing innovative IT solutions and optimizing existing processes.
  • Streamlined communication channels for increased productivity with effective collaboration tools.
  • Conducted regular quality assurance checks identify resolve any potential issues before they impacted end-users or system performance.
  • Evaluated emerging trends in technology, recommending strategic investments to maintain a competitive edge within the industry.
  • Designed comprehensive IT infrastructure plans aligned with organizational goals while considering scalability, flexibility, and security requirements.

Business Intelligence Analyst (ML/AI Engineer)

@ILabAfrica
Nairobi,Kenya
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • Consulted with managers to determine and refine machine learning objectives.
  • Composed production-grade code to convert machine learning models into services and pipelines to be consumed at web-scale.
  • Developed ML algorithms to analyze huge volumes of historical data to make predictions.
  • Designed machine learning systems and self-running artificial intelligence (AI) software to automate predictive models.
  • Prototyped machine learning applications and quickly determined application viability.
  • Created customized applications to make critical predictions, automate reasoning and decisions and calculate optimization algorithms.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary product development teams to identify performance improvement opportunities and integrate trained models.
  • Studied new technologies to support machine learning applications.
  • Developed polished visualizations to share results of data analyses.
  • Compiled, cleaned and manipulated data for proper handling.
  • Implemented randomized sampling techniques for optimized surveys.
  • Designed, implemented and evaluated new models and rapid software prototypes to solve problems in machine learning and systems engineering.

Data Science Fellow

@iLabAfrica
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Modeled predictions with feature selection algorithms.
  • Ran statistical analyses within software to process large datasets.
  • Tested and validated models for accuracy of predictions in outcomes of interest.
  • Leveraged mathematical techniques to develop engineering and scientific solutions.
  • Compiled, cleaned and manipulated data for proper handling.
  • Developed polished visualizations to share results of data analyses.
  • Applied loss functions and variance explanation techniques to compare performance metrics.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Presented findings orally and in writing with advanced mathematical models.

Customer Service Attendant

RUBiS Energy Kenya
Sabaki, Machakos, Kenya
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Received incoming shipments of goods and materials by unloading delivery trucks.
  • Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.

System Support Intern

Parliamentary Service Commission
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Efficiently resolved myriad of technical issues concerning software installation and network connectivity.
  • Tracked problematic system errors by implementing various user support tracking metrics.
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up workstations for employees.
  • Performed root cause analysis and general troubleshooting.
  • Suggested software and hardware modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
  • Maintained computer systems, installed, and upgraded new systems.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Performed troubleshooting and maintenance of existing network systems.

Education

Master of Science - Artificial Intellligence

Asia Pacific University
Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia

Summer Internship - Predictive Modelling And Computer Vision

University of Notre Dame
Indiana,USA

Bachelor of Business Information Technology - Business Intelligence

Strathmore University
Madaraka Estate, Nairobi

Skills

  • Data Visualization
  • Data Warehousing
  • Machine Learning
  • Dashboard creation
  • Database Management
  • Python Programming
  • NoSQL Databases
  • API Development
  • Scripting Languages
  • Software Development
  • SQL expert
  • Mobile App Development

Languages

Japanese

English

Swahili

Certification

  • Certificate in DataScience
  • Certificate in Cyber Security Analysis
  • Certificate in Computer and Mobile repair

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

monday
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Accomplishments

  • Mozilla Foundation Grant –Recognized for work on chatbots and local
    weather reports benefiting Kenya's smallholder farmers.
    (https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/blog/chatbots-local-weather-reports-
    and-a-boon-for-kenyas-smallholder-farmers/)
  • Innovate Africa Challenge WINNER (2024-2025) – Featured in the Smart Africa initiative (https://smartafrica.org/innovate-africa-challenge/)

Software

PowerBI

MLFlow

ZenML

Timeline

Research Assistant

Asia Pacific University
07.2025 - Current

Business Intelligence Analyst (ML/AI Engineer)

@ILabAfrica
02.2023 - 02.2025

Part-time IT Support Specialist

The ResourceEdge
01.2023 - Current

Data Science Fellow

@iLabAfrica
09.2022 - 02.2023

Customer Service Attendant

RUBiS Energy Kenya
04.2022 - 05.2022

System Support Intern

Parliamentary Service Commission
03.2021 - 06.2021

Summer Internship - Predictive Modelling And Computer Vision

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Business Information Technology - Business Intelligence

Strathmore University

Master of Science - Artificial Intellligence

Asia Pacific University

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