Candidate Status

Available

about

Data Scientist and Applied Statistician with expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling. Experienced in delivering high-impact solutions across healthcare, education, and public sectors, including disease prediction models (80.5% accuracy) and student performance systems (98.86% R²). Proficient in Python, R, and advanced techniques such as XGBoost, Random Forest, and SVM, with hands-on experience designing end-to-end ETL pipelines. Skilled at leading research initiatives and translating complex data into actionable insights to drive informed decision-making.

education

Cooperative Masters of Science in Data Science

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Cameroon

September 2025 - 2027

Master of Science in Applied Statistics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

2024 - 2025

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

2021 - 2024

Most Recent Experience

Actuarial Intern

Rent Control Department, Accra Ghana.

October 2022 - December 2022

Data Analyst Intern

Ghana Statistical Service, Accra - Ghana

Oct. 2023 – Dec. 2023

skills

Python, R, MongoDB, SQL, React, Pandas, Numpy, Tidyverse, Matplotlib, SciPy, Django, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, TensorFlow / Keras, English, Git / Github / GitLab, Google Cloud

Areas of Competence

Risk analysis, Time Series Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Data-driven decision support, Machine learning, Uncertainty Quantification

Country

Ghana

Jessica Sey Nigre

Data Scientist | Predictive Analyitcs

Data Scientist | Predictive Analyitcs