Samwel M. Waiyaki

Data Scientist | ML Engineer | Business Analyst

About Me

I’m a Data Scientist and Python Developer with 5+ years of experience and a master’s degree in Data Science and Analytics. I enjoy turning complex data into clear insights that drive real decisions, working at the intersection of data science, backend engineering, and AI to build practical solutions to real-world problems.

I design data pipelines and APIs, and build agentic AI applications that connect models, tools, and data into scalable, production-ready systems. With a strong foundation in machine learning and web development, I focus on creating reliable, scalable, and well-engineered data-driven applications.

Experience

Business Analyst || Key Account Manager Voice - Telkom Kenya Limited

Sept. 5, 2022 - Present

Data Scientist - Stepwise Inc.

Feb. 4, 2021 - Aug. 30, 2022

Freelance Data Scientist - Freelance Jobs

April 15, 2019 - June 30, 2022

Education

MSc. Data Science and Analytics - Strathmore University

2026 - 2026

Data Science Certification - ExploreAI Academy

2022 - 2022

BSc. Mathematics and Computer Science (Statistics Option) - Multimedia University of Kenya

2015 - 2019

Skills

Machine Learning

Machine Learning

85%
Agentic AI Applications

Agentic AI Applications

73%
Data Engineering

Data Engineering

87%
MLOPs/DevOps

MLOPs/DevOps

78%
Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence

94%
Soft Skills

Soft Skills

95%

Projects (3)

Melanoma Detection Using Deep Learning Techniques
Melanoma Detection Using Deep Learning Techniques

A computer vision project aimed at early detection of melanoma skin cancer using deep learning …

Financial News Sentiment Analysis with Transformers
Financial News Sentiment Analysis with Transformers

A Natural Language Processing (NLP) project that analyzes and classifies the sentiment of financial news …

Intelligent CRM System with AI-powered Assistant- Telkom
Intelligent CRM System with AI-powered Assistant- Telkom

A robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system built with Django, PostgreSQL, and AI integration.

Blog Posts (3)

Kenya’s Data Center Market: Powering East Africa’s Digital Transformation
Kenya’s Data Center Market: Powering East Africa’s Digital Transformation
Understanding MLOps: Bridging the Gap Between Machine Learning and Operations
Understanding MLOps: Bridging the Gap Between Machine Learning and Operations
Emerging Trends in the Carrier Business: 2025 and Beyond
Emerging Trends in the Carrier Business: 2025 and Beyond

Certifications (3)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect
AWS Certified Solutions Architect

AWS

Issued: April 4, 2025

Expires: April 4, 2028

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Data Science Certification
Data Science Certification

ExploreAI academy

Issued: Jan. 11, 2022

Data Analyst
Data Analyst

Udacity

Issued: Nov. 9, 2022

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