Ajete Junuzi Profile

Ajete Junuzi

Data Science Leader

About

Data Science Leader with 10+ years working in market research and information technology. Skilled in Data, Analytics, Product and Methodology Life Cycle, Coding, A/B testing, Large Scale Survey Data, Attribution, Talent Development, and Change Management. As a seasoned R&D professional with a Master of Science in Management and Technology, I've earned a US Patent for my work on experimentation. My passion lies in empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and unlocking human potential.

I believe that empowered teams are the key to achieving extraordinary results. By leveraging diverse perspectives, expertise, and experiences, we can create something greater than the sum of its parts. As a leader, I'm committed to creating an environment where people feel valued, motivated, and inspired to grow.

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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