Samuel Nzaramba

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SUMMARY
I am a Data Scientist with over 5 years of experience in preparing and analyzing data from several sectors including
education, and building data collection systems and visualization dashboards. I have knowledge and experience with web
development, and data engineering as well. I have co-authored several reports including this recent journal article I have a
passion for solving challenges in the social development sector using my knowledge and skills.

EXPERIENCE
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Overall, I am responsible for lead and supporting the integrating cutting-edge technologies and innovations pursued by the
company in our work. Moreover, I am also responsible for automating and improving systems and processes.

• Lead and coordinate the implementation process of several innovation initiatives including Initiatives experimenting with
AI tools and Geo-spatial data.
• Develop prototypes to test new ideas and concepts aimed at improving efficiency of the current system or process.
• Proactively interact, communicate and collaborate with external stakeholders such as technology providers.
• Responsible for managing and overseeing the organization’s IT infrastructure which includes the several dashboards
hosted on Azure, data storage and data security systems.

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In this role, I was responsible for designing research instruments, cleaning and preparing data, conducting analysis,
writing and disseminating results.

• Use advanced data science skills to analysis data to answer research questions and present data-driven results
and recommendations in a report.
• Collaborate in the development of interactive dashboards using R and Shiny to visually present key findings from the data.
• Design and develop data collection instruments and adapt tools for data monitoring to ensure quality.
• Presented research findings at several conferences and workshops, where I engaged different stakeholders
including governments, researchers and donors.

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• Led in analyzing technical and functional specifications provided by business user of NAV applications.
• Developed custom NAV applications, provided support and maintained client’s NAV application.
• Developed and integrated custom reporting systems with NAV application.
• Performed data migration between different applications using using internal migration processes and tools.
• Provided on-going technical support of systems, managed user groups settings and developed system documentation.

PROJECTS/OTHER EXPERIENCE
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• Provided students with one-on-one tutoring and regular out of class assistance.
• Responsible for grading assignments, class participation, and exams.
• Support in updating and managing course content through the online system.
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The goal of the project was to build a platform to link unbanked smallholder farmers to traditional financial services providers.
This was a pilot project in Rwanda, funded by Thomson Reuters.

• Led in sampling and gathering of data on smallholder farmers in Rwanda to use in building predictive models for a
pilot project.
• Collaborated in the design and development of a prototype web and USSD application through which smallholder
farmers to connect with financial providers.
• Collaborated in the development a preliminary credit risk score for smallholder farmers using primary and
secondary data collected.
• Contributed to the writing of the final report detailing the pilot outcomes, challenges and recommendations for the future.

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• Conducted training of field teams and provided supervision during data collection activities on field.
• Carried out primary data collection and verification using internal software tools.
• Provided support in developing field protocols, writing field reports and plans for the team.

VOLUNTEER
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Led Andela’s efforts in building a vibrant tech community in Rwanda through the Andela learning community. I supported in
planning and running of developer-centred programs like monthly meetups. Provided technical and mentorship support to
aspiring developer.

EDUCATION
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PUBLICATION

• Drone Readiness Index

• School Leaders’ and Teachers’ Preparedness to Support Education in Rwanda during the COVID-19
Emergency

SKILLS
PROGRAMMING/SOFTWARE
• Programming languages: Python, R, STATA,
JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Databases: SQL, NoSQL
• Version control: Git and Github/Gitlab
• Geospatial tools: QGIS, ArcGIS
• Visualization/Dashboard tools/packages: Shiny, R Markdown, PowerBI, Tableau.
• Docker, Airflow