AVIWE KOHLAKALA
Applied Mathematician Research Scientist Machine Learning Researcher
Northgate
Summary
Research scientist with 4+ years of broad-based experience in building data-intensive applications, working with complex architectural and scalability issues. More than 6 years of strong academic background in analytical modelling and programming with a focus in investigating machine and deep learning algorithms for computer vision applications such as object detection, pattern recognition and classification.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
IBM Research Africa
Johannesburg
04.2023 - Current
- Working with different modes of healthcare data sets, which I analysed using different machine learning and deep learning algorithms
- Investigating and developing quantum machine learning, quantum algorithms, quantum networks and machine learning for healthcare assisted by quantum technologies
- Assisting in developing and deploying proof of concept algorithms within the Quantum Healthcare and Life Science workforce
Risk and Performance Analyst
Old Mutual Investment Group
Cape Town
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisting the team with the preparation and analysis of investment risk and performance reports
- Assisting with monthly monitoring, analysis and reporting of fund and benchmark risk and performance for OMIG's funds and products
- Assisting with development of automated reporting methods
Research Assistant
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisting a lecturer with the following tasks:
- Running of simulations, using different parameters on C++, compiling reports and analysis of the results on python
- Data visualisation by employing visualisation tools such as matplotlib, Google charts and Power BI
Student Assistant
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town
02.2016 - 07.2021
- Tutor, marker and invigilator for Applied Mathematics 1st and 2nd years Science and Engineering students
- Examiner of Honours' projects in the Department of Applied Mathematics
Education
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2019 - 11.2023
Master of Science - MSc Degree - Applied Mathematics
University of Stellenbosch
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2017 - 03.2019
BSc. Honours Degree - Applied Mathematics
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2016 - 12.2016
BSc. Degree - Mathematics
University of South Africa
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 07.2012 - 12.2015
Skills
Python
MATLAB
Wolfram Mathematica
Java
Jupyter Notebook
LaTeX
Linux
Windows
Visualisation
Data handling/analysis
Docker
Office
undefinedCertification
IBM Quantum Conversations
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
IBM Research Africa
04.2023 - Current
Risk and Performance Analyst
Old Mutual Investment Group
02.2022 - 03.2023
Research Assistant
Stellenbosch University
07.2021 - 07.2021
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
Stellenbosch University
01.2019 - 11.2023
Master of Science - MSc Degree - Applied Mathematics
University of Stellenbosch
01.2017 - 03.2019
Student Assistant
Stellenbosch University
02.2016 - 07.2021
BSc. Honours Degree - Applied Mathematics
Stellenbosch University
01.2016 - 12.2016
BSc. Degree - Mathematics
University of South Africa
07.2012 - 12.2015
IBM Quantum Conversations
IBM Quantum-Safe Conversations
Qiskit Global Summer School 2023 Quantum Excellence
IBM Quantum Challenge 2024 Achievement
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