Happiness Rose Mary
Kigali
Summary
Innovative Researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Policy Officer
UNICEF Rwanda
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy, resulting in better-informed decisions.
- Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful reports.
- Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
- Liaised with senior leadership to identify data needs and interpret existing data for consideration.
- Conducted thorough data validation and reconciliation exercises, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in all reports produced.
- Exported and converted raw data from various databases and applications to extrapolate data into usable reports.
Research Associate
Upanzi Lab/CMU-Africa
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Published research results in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the advancement of scientific understanding in the field.
- Coordinated with external collaborators on joint projects, facilitating smoother interactions between parties involved.
- Ensured timely completion of project milestones by establishing clear goals and monitoring progress regularly.
- Assisted in organizing workshops or seminars aimed at fostering greater intellectual exchange among peers within the institution as well as outside it.
- Provided technical support to fellow researchers when required, helping troubleshoot issues faced during experimental procedures or equipment usage.
- Participated actively in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable input towards problem-solving and decision-making processes essential to the success of ongoing projects.
Graduate Research Assistant
Upanzi Lab/CMU-Africa
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of influential articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing findings.
- Presented research findings at industry conferences, increasing visibility for the organization.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Carnegie Mellon University
Kigali - Rwanda05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Rwanda
Kigali - Rwanda08-2021
High School Diploma -
Lycee Notre Dame De Citeaux
Kigali - Rwanda11-2015
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent organization
- Analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Decision Making
- Strong work ethic
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Delivering presentations
- Power BI
- ArcGIS
- Python
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Vice President, Women in Tech Club, Carnegie Mellon University Africa, 2021/2022
- Treasurer, Techy Talkers Toastmasters Club, Carnegie Mellon University Africa, 2021/2022
- Member of committee, Sports and wellness ministry, Carnegie Mellon University Africa, 2021/2022
Publications
- A Data Management Model for Malaria Control: A Case of Rwanda, 2023
- IT-Aided Forecasting Model for Malaria Spread for the Developing World, 2023
- A Dependable Digital System Model for Malaria Monitoring, 2022
Certification
- Introduction to Applied Machine Learning, Coursera, 2020
- Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail, Coursera, 2021
- Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics, Coursera, 2021
- Complete introduction to Microsoft Power BI, Udemy, 2024
Languages
Kinyarwanda
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Social Policy Officer
UNICEF Rwanda
07.2023 - Current
Research Associate
Upanzi Lab/CMU-Africa
05.2023 - 02.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
Upanzi Lab/CMU-Africa
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Introduction to Applied Machine Learning, Coursera, 2020
- Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail, Coursera, 2021
- Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics, Coursera, 2021
- Complete introduction to Microsoft Power BI, Udemy, 2024
Master of Science - Information Technology
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Rwanda
High School Diploma -
Lycee Notre Dame De Citeaux
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