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PIERRE NTAKIRUTIMANA

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Summary

I am enthusiast in machine learning research, consulting and I have wide range of experience in research and analytics as well as business consulting. I am certified social & behavior researcher and a freelancer teacher. I am looking for a PhD position in Computer Science.

Experience

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS Rwanda)

Kigali, Rwanda
Teaching Assistant - Academic Fellow
JAN 2025 – PRESENT
  • Prepare assignments and support students during class sessions
  • Deliver tutorial material to MSc students
  • Assist professors with content delivery, assignment guidance, and grading

TWP Africa Solutions

Kigali, Rwanda
Consultant - Data Management Consultant
JUN 2024 – PRESENT
  • Designed data collection tools and trained enumerators on ethical/data issues
  • Managed field operations and conducted in-depth data analysis
  • Delivered final reports and recommendations to clients

Carnegie Mellon University – Africa

Kigali, Rwanda
Research Associate - Financial Inclusion & Social Network Analysis
OCT 2023 – PRESENT
  • Led financial literacy survey reaching 300+ participants across Rwanda
  • Analyzed financial behavior data and supported FinTech strategy development
  • Developed FinTech Index for Sub-Saharan Africa and prototyped LLM integration in mobile apps
  • Initiated proposal for social network analysis research

One Acre Fund

Kigali, Rwanda
Strategy & Performance – Internal Consulting Intern
APR 2023 – AUG 2023
  • Contributed to SMS marketing strategy; improved targeting accuracy by 10%
  • Supported business strategy reviews through collaborative team sessions

USAID Hinga Weze Activity

Rubengera, Rwanda
Data Analyst (USAID Project)
MAR 2020 – NOV 2021
  • Processed and cleaned field data collected using paper-based methods
  • Organized data into trackers and performed descriptive analysis
  • Assessed project impact metrics and supported reporting

Education

Carnegie Mellon University, College of Engineering

Kigali, Rwanda
M.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Data Analytics and Applied Machine Learning
DEC 2024
  • Member of Data Science club
  • Helped foreign students transition into the country
  • Volunteered on different community services works organized by the school

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)

Kigali, Rwanda
M.Sc., Mathematical Sciences, Major in Data Science
Jun 2023
  • Worked on energy optimization project and deep learning projects
  • Contributed integrating to foreign students into local context

Selected Projects

1. Gisagara and Nyaruguru Baseline Study (Tearfund Rwanda)
JUL 2024
  • Trained enumerators and ensured data quality during collection
  • Developed analytics report and recommendations
  • Participated in client validation session
2. Desk Review on Adult Literacy Impact (World Vision Rwanda)
SEP 2024
  • Trained enumerators and monitored data quality
  • Generated analytical report and provided recommendations
3. Endline Evaluation: Safe Drinking Water Program (Food For The Hungry)
OCT 2024
  • Oversaw data collection quality control
  • Analyzed and reported findings
4. Climate Vulnerability Baseline Study (Tearfund Rwanda)
NOV 2024
  • Assessed climate vulnerability index in review sessions
  • Led enumerator training and data coordination
  • Compiled analysis and policy recommendations
5. SMS Marketing Strategy Analysis (One Acre Fund)
AUG 2023
  • Evaluated data supporting SMS campaign efficacy
  • Provided actionable insights to systems team

Conference & Workshop Presentations

1. Wits Global Fintech Conference – Johannesburg, SA
NOV 2024
  • Presentation: Measuring Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa: A New FINTECH Index
2. AIMS-CMU Workshop – Kigali, Rwanda
JUN 2022
  • Presentation: Deep Learning Methods for Wireless Sensor Networks and Applications

Volunteer

Global Youth Mental Health Awareness

Melbourne, Australia (remote)
Head of Content Development
NOV 2020 - FEB 2022
  • Analyzed organizational surveys and developed a marketing strategy

The Abana Foundation (TAF)

Kibeho, Rwanda
President, Rwanda Chapter
NOV 2020 - FEB 2022
  • Led organizational activities and coordinated translation services

Skills

Technical Skills: Data Analysis, Excel, SQL, R, PowerBI, Deep Learning, ArcGIS Pro, Teaching.

Languages: English (Fluent), French (writing, listening), Kinyarwanda (Native)

References

Available upon request

My Introduction Video

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