Ajete Junuzi
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.
Languages & Skills
- Languages: SQL, Python, R
-
Skills: Leadership, Modeling, A/B Testing, Forcasting, Clustering, R&D,
KPI, Open Source Tools (Git, Jupyter Notebook, Sqlite, VSCode, Bash ...)
Experience
iSpotTv, Washington State - Director Data Science | August 2024 - Present
iSpotTv, Washington State - Manager Data Science | November 2022 - August 2024
iSpotTv, Washington State - 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
Methods and Apparatus to Estimate Population Reach from Marginal Ratings with Missing Information - Patent number: 11924488
https://ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/11924488