Personal details
Idris M.
Based in: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Timezone: Pretoria (UTC+2)
Summary
A data scientist with 10+ years' experience, including 7 years in collaborative teams, driving data-driven AI solutions across Education, Fintech, Research, and Healthcare. I'm passionate about the convergence of Extended Reality (XR) and data analytics, aiming to enhance immersive experiences with AI. My skills include data analysis, ML, data visualization and process automation, with a focus on actionable insights from complex data.
I am currently working on a project which is at the intersection of machine learning and neonatal medicine.
Work Experience
Data Scientist
Classy Advertising | Jun 2020 - Present
Python
Machine Learning
TensorFlow
- Actively involved in developing predictive models using traditional machine learning techniques and Neo4j-based graph algorithms for various client projects and internal operational tasks.
- Lead the development of machine learning models to categorize customers into market segments based on their initial transactions on a client's e-commerce platform.
- Successfully implemented a customer churn model using a combination of traditional ML and graph-based models. Instrumental in designing and refining horse racing prediction models to serve clients in the betting industry.
- Proficiently write Python code to automate diverse business processes and tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
Lecturer
University of Ilorin, Nigeria | Apr 2018 - Present
Python
SQL
Machine Learning
ETL
- I currently work at the department of biomedical engineering. I teach undergraduate students programming, modeling and simulation with reference to biomedical applications.
- I championed and give talks on the "data-aware engineering" concept. A move to facilitate the adoption of machine learning concepts in engineering design processes. Consequently, this will reduce design time as well as save cost.
- I am also keen on democratizing and demystifying digital technology skills required for data engineering, so, I currently train people on building mobile apps without coding.
Education
Stellenbosch University
Doctor's degree・Philosophy - PhD, Industrial Engineering
May 2021 - Oct 2024
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Master's degree・ Biosciences and Medical Engineering
Sep 2015 - Sep 2016