PIERRE NTAKIRUTIMANA

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EXPERIENCE

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

Kigali, Rwanda

Financial Inclusion User Studies – Funded Research ProjectOCT 2023- PRESENT

Research Assistant

• Responsible for conducting financial literacy survey in Rwanda (synthetic and user experience).
• Analyze financial literacy data from the survey and aid in developing a financial strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Developed workplan and financial inclusion model for Sub-Saharan Africa.

ONE ACRE FUND

Kigali, Rwanda

Strategy and Performance - Internal Consulting TeamAPR 2023- AUG 2023

Internal Consulting Intern

• Gave support in product feasibility studies.
• Participated in team meetings and deep dive into business strategy projects.
• Contributed to the organization SMS marketing strategy.

USAID HINGA WEZE ACTIVITY

Rubengera, Rwanda

USAID funded projectMAR 2020 - NOV 2021

Data Analyst

• Worked on checking data accuracy from hard copies.
• Aligned data into datasheets and worked to give descriptive analysis of the data.

EDUCATION

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Kigali, Rwanda

M.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering,DEC 2024

Concentration in Data Analytics and Applied Machine Learning

• Member of Data Science club
• Helped foreign students transition into the country.

AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Kigali, Rwanda

M.Sc., Mathematical SciencesJUN 2023

Major in Data Science

• Worked on energy optimization project and deep learning projects.
• Contributed integrating to foreign students into local context.

VOLUNTEER

GLOBAL YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Melbourne, Australia (Remote)

Youth mental health non-profitNOV 2020 - FEB 2022

Head of Content Development

• Coordinated a team of more 15 volunteers from over 7 countries.
• Planned two successful global events (revolutionary summits).
• Collection and analysis of organization surveys.

THE ABANA FOUNDATION

Kibeho, Rwanda

Kids support non-profitMAY 2016 - DEC 2020

Translator and Vice President of Rwanda Chapter

• Helped group of US volunteers interact with local kids.

SKILLS

• Computer languages: Proficient in Python (Data Science), SQL, NoSQL, R, PowerBI(Dashboards), Advanced Excel
• Others: Presentation, Team Player, Data Analysis, Attention to Details, Research

ADDITIONAL

• Languages: Fluent in English, Kinyarwanda
• Interests: Running, Reading, Debating, Coding.