Python
Courtney Murugan
Data Scientist
Centurion
Summary
Highly skilled and innovative Data Scientist known for being a dynamic problem solver, adept at leveraging advanced analytical techniques, including generative AI and large language models (LLMs), to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. Proficient in developing and implementing algorithms to address diverse business challenges and optimize processes effectively. Strong background in statistical analysis, ensuring robust and reliable data insights. Experienced in crafting compelling data visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders clearly. Collaborative team player with a track record of delivering impactful solutions and driving innovation. Committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and generative AI to remain at the forefront of the field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Scientist
Vodacom Group
05.2023 - Current
- Leveraged advanced analytical techniques, including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and other methodologies, to extract actionable insights from large-scale datasets.
- Developed and implemented algorithms, incorporating generative AI models and machine learning techniques, to solve complex business problems and optimize processes.
- Ensured data quality and reliability through meticulous cleaning, preprocessing, and transformation tasks, integrating generative AI techniques for data generation and augmentation.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, business analysts, and domain experts, to understand project requirements and deliver data-driven solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Communicated findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders through clear and persuasive reports, presentations, and visualizations, tailored to the audience's expertise levels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, generative AI, and related fields, continuously enhancing skills and applying cutting-edge techniques to drive innovation and solve complex business challenges.
Data engineer
Kindle insurance technologies
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Design, build and maintain data warehouse infrastructure for insurance software and convert raw data into usable information
- Ensure data pipelines are optimized and efficient
- Maintain and update analytical tools, dashboards and review data for trends and causal analysis
- Financial analysis of insurance trends and forecasting.
Data science intern
Explore AI Academy
01.2021 - 12.2021
- As a data science intern, I was exposed to databases, business intelligence, visualization techniques, and machine learning techniques where we created supervised and unsupervised predictive models
- Included a four-month internship at BCX, where I had created an image classifier using Computer Vision
- Unsupervised Learning: Netflix recommender system
- Classification: Twitter sentiment analyzer
- Regression: Commodity price predictor
- Computer vision: End-to-end object detection application.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science, NQF Level 8 -
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Current - 04.2024
Bachelor of Commerce: Informatics, NQF Level 7 -
University of South Africa
Certified Cloud practioner - undefined
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data Science Certification, NQF Level 5 - undefined
Explore AI Academy
Skills
Problem Solving
Software
PySpark
SQL
AWS
SAS
R
Excel
Visualization
Large Language Models (LLMs')
Machine Learning
Prompt Engineering
QGIS
Certification
Generative AI with Large Language Models
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science, NQF Level 8 -
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Current - 04.2024
Generative AI with Large Language Models
01-2024
Data Scientist
Vodacom Group
05.2023 - Current
Data engineer
Kindle insurance technologies
03.2022 - 08.2022
Data science intern
Explore AI Academy
01.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Commerce: Informatics, NQF Level 7 -
University of South Africa
Certified Cloud practioner - undefined
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data Science Certification, NQF Level 5 - undefined
Explore AI Academy
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