Ajete Junuzi Profile

Ajete Junuzi

Data Science Leader

About

Visionary Data Science Leader with over 10 years of experience leading high-impact Data Science, R&D, and Analytics organizations within complex AdTech and Market Research environments, with a focus on converting complex datasets into scalable, accredited commercial products. Core expertise includes the strategic application of AI/ML for advanced attribution, developing currency methodologies, and mastery of Large Scale Survey Data principles.

I hold a US Patent for experimentation methodology and possess comprehensive command over the Product and Methodology Life Cycle, Talent Development, and Change Management. My passion is creating an environment where empowered teams can leverage their diverse expertise to unlock new revenue streams and elevate the entire organization's analytical maturity..

Connect

Skills

SQL, Python, R, Leadership, Modeling, A/B Testing, Forcasting, Clustering, R&D, KPI, Open Source Tools (Git, Jupyter Notebook, Sqlite, VSCode, Bash ...)

Experience

iSpotTv, Seattle - Director Data Science

August 2024 - Present

iSpotTv, Seattle - Manager Data Science

November 2022 - August 2024

iSpotTv, Seattle - Senior Data Scientist

February 2022 - November 2022

AmeriLife, Florida - Senior Data Scientist

August 2021 - January 2022

Nielsen, Florida - Senior Data Scientist

February 2015 - July 2021 (6 years)

  • Designed and enhanced methodologies for digital audience measurement products
  • Worked with R&D team to conceptualize and test the incorporation of big data sources and machine learning techniques into new solutions
  • Drove product and methodological enhancements across numerous data science / statistical domains, including predictive analytics, forecasting, optimization, and data integration
  • Engaged heavily with cross-functional teams in Product, Application Development, and Engineering.
  • Responsible for validating and ensuring the statistical quality of new data streams
  • Led data science team dedicated to digital product accreditation in working with external audit groups and answering client inquiries
  • Promoted as Senior Data Scientist February 2018
  • Served as liaison with cross functional team to implement statistical algorithms into production
  • Responsible for validating and ensuring statistical quality of new data streams
  • Led data science team dedicated to digital product accreditation in working with external audit groups and answering client inquiries

IPKO Telecommunications LLC, Kosovo - Marketing Research Specialist

August 2014 - July 2015 (1 year)

  • Leads research projects through utilizing external partners and internal teams
  • Planning and designing research projects
  • Creation of research instruments, including questionnaires, focus groups
  • Procurement and communication with research agencies
  • Training field research team regarding face-to-face interviews, and call center agents for CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews)
  • Project management and data quality assurance
  • Data analysis using advanced statistical analysis software applications (in example: SPSS for Windows, R-Programming)
  • Report creation and communication with stakeholders on research findings

TrendBiz Company, Kosovo - Business Data Analyst

June 2013 - July 2014 (1 year 2 months)

  • Cleaning, manipulating, and filtering the data into the proper formats using software applications (in example: SPSS, R-programming, Excel)
  • Support key business initiatives with analytics and insight, acting as a quantitative consultant on Projects.
  • Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
  • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
  • Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
  • Data Quality Management
  • Analyzing raw data, drawing conclusions & developing recommendations - using Alteryx and Red Point System Management
  • OpenERP System

Raiffeisen Bank, Kosovo - Credit Administration Officer

January 2010 - May 2013 (3 years 5 months)

  • Develop new business banking relationships
  • Make presentation to appropriate Loan Committee as requested
  • Leads a team of Commercial Real Estate Credit Managers and Analysts
  • Provides leadership and guidance to the Credit Managers, Credit Analysts, and Commercial Loan Specialist Teams
  • Directs the completion of annual reviews and renewals of existing credit relationships in a timely manner and in accordance with Credit Policy in order to minimize credit risk
  • Refinancing Loans (Micro Loan, Personal Loan, SME ,Corporate and Flexi Loans) using Temenos T24 Globus System

Education

University for Business and Technology (UBT), Kosovo

  • Master's Degree, Master of Arts in Business, Management and Economics (2010 - 2013)
  • Bachelor's Degree, Management Business and Economic (2007 - 2010)

Certifications

  • Data Science Python
  • Python for Data Science
  • Programming for Everybody (Python)
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox
  • The Johns Hopkins University - Data Science

Honors & Awards

  • The Best Student of the Year
  • Nielsen Simply Excellent Award
  • Gold Excellent Award
  • Excellent Award

Patents