Philimon Byson Kaminga
Lusaka
Summary
As a data scientist at Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), I generate insights from data, pioneer innovative ideas for enhancing tax compliance, and adeptly apply statistical methods for data presentation and informed decision-making. I am currently developing machine learning models to detect and prevent tax evasion, fraud, and errors, enhancing an increase in revenue collection and improved efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Scientist
Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)
01.2024 - Current
- Generating insights from data, pioneering innovative ideas for enhancing tax compliance, and adeptly applying statistical methods for data presentation and informed decision-making.
- Designed algorithms and visualizations to distill insights from huge volumes of data using Microsoft Power BI.
- Proficient in Python programming, data cleaning, dataset creation, SQL data manipulation, and machine learning model development.
- Analyzed data from various sources to generate insights into taxpayers behavior.
- Performed exploratory analysis on large datasets using SQL and Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, and Matplotlib.
- Implemented supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms such as random forest, logistic regression in Python and R environment for predictive analytics projects.
- Cleaned and manipulated raw data.
Software Developer Internship
Copperbelt University
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Worked in software development and web-based application design, with a focus on backend programming using C#, .NET Core, and Blazor
- Successfully contributed to projects such as the Alumni Website and a clinic management system, demonstrating proficiency in developing robust and scalable solutions
- Assisted with planning, designing, coding, debugging, testing, documenting, and maintaining software applications.
- Maintained source control repositories such as Git for versioning purposes.
- Worked closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and design solutions that meet their needs.
- Participated in sprints planning sessions with Agile methodology.
- Developed REST APIs for mobile applications.
- Developed object-oriented web applications using C# programming language.
- Met with stakeholders, product teams and customers throughout system development lifecycle.
- Informed project manager of milestone updates and provided detailed project reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
10.2023
- ICTAZ Member
- Thesis: Web-based Alumni Management System
High School Diploma -
11-2017
Skills
- SQL
- C#
- ASPNET
- Python (Programming Language)
- Java
- Microsoft Power BI
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Oracle Database
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Mining
- Database Management
- Machine Learning
- Agile Methodology
Languages
Nyanja
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bemba
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
Mr Francis Kaping'a
Assistant Director
Innovation and Project Management
ZRA
+260773822668
Mr Richard Chela
Senior ICT officer
Directorate of ICT
The Copperbelt University
+260977132570
Dr. Derrick Ntalasha
H.O.D Computer Science
The Copperbelt University
+260974753039
Certification
- Introduction to Data Science with Python - Coursera
- Artificial Intelligence for everyone - Coursera
- Querying Data With SQL - Coursera
Timeline
Data Scientist - Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)
01.2024 - Current
Software Developer Internship - Copperbelt University
09.2022 - 01.2024
The Copperbelt University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Chassa Secondary School - High School Diploma,
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