I am a positive data-driven professional who loves turning data into actionable business insights. I enjoy building predictive models, optimizing data pipelines, and driving insight-based decisions that improve performance. My journey blends mathematics, statistics, programming, and storytelling, helping me bridge technical and business needs. I’m a collaborative leader with hands-on experience in data science, analytics, and engineering, always eager to learn new skills. Outside work, I coach my son’s football team and enjoy surfing, writing music, and playing basketball.

Joel Amponsah

I am a positive data-driven professional who loves turning data into actionable business insights. I enjoy building predictive models, optimizing data pipelines, and driving insight-based decisions that improve performance. My journey blends mathematics, statistics, programming, and storytelling, helping me bridge technical and business needs. I’m a collaborative leader with hands-on experience in data science, analytics, and engineering, always eager to learn new skills. Outside work, I coach my son’s football team and enjoy surfing, writing music, and playing basketball.

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I am a positive data-driven professional who loves turning data into actionable business insights. I enjoy building predictive models, optimizing data pipelines, and driving insight-based decisions that improve performance. My journey blends mathematics, statistics, programming, and storytelling, helping me bridge technical and business needs. I’m a collaborative leader with hands-on experience in data science, analytics, and engineering, always eager to learn new skills. Outside work, I coach my son’s football team and enjoy surfing, writing music, and playing basketball.

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Work Experience

Lead Data & Intelligence Consultant at Campus LLC
September 1, 2020 - Present
Led data & analytics initiatives in a high-velocity European logistics environment. Identified workflow inefficiencies in picking, routing, and replenishment, driving measurable improvements in shift productivity and delivery efficiency. Collaborated with team leads to interpret KPIs (picking speed, accuracy, route batching, inventory waste) and translate insights into action. Implemented end-to-end ETL pipelines and dashboards, establishing the data roadmap and aligning ML outputs with product decisions. Built a learner recommender prototype to boost engagement and outcomes and explored foundational AI agentic capabilities to support tutoring and content recommendations.
Data Intelligence Advisor at Campus LLC
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2020
Drafted an AI & Data Strategy Framework; worked on data architecture, user engagement analytics and a point-earning system. Recruited and managed engineers and software developers; built a relational database (MySQL) storing 400,000+ learner records with governance and scalability. Designed data infrastructure and analyzed teacher–student performance metrics, generating dashboards that significantly improved learning outcomes. Led full-stack data platform initiatives and contributed to the platform’s data strategy, ML alignment, and product growth.
Co-founder & CTO at Equinox Intercom Ltd
September 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Co-founded and led IT consulting and enterprise solutions across 50+ organizations. Directed IT strategy, solution design, and the implementation of enterprise systems. Co-developed eCampus, evolving it from a university-focused e-learning tool to a scalable platform used by junior schools and professional education programs, transitioning from a product-based to a service-oriented architecture. Managed DNS, VoIP, VPN deployments, and system monitoring, gaining strong foundational systems engineering and technical leadership experience.
Intern & Technical Assistant at Discovery Tel
July 1, 2005 - July 1, 2007
Installed, configured, and maintained Unix/Linux servers to support enterprise IT systems. Assisted with VoIP and VPN deployments, improved network infrastructure, and monitored system performance to ensure reliability. Gained foundational skills in systems engineering, automation, and network administration.
Broadcast Professional at Global Media Alliance
February 1, 2011 - February 1, 2020
Applied data and audience analysis to program curation and content strategy, increasing average weekly listeners. Translated audience trends into actionable programming and advertising opportunities, helping secure partnerships with major brands. Collaborated with BBC World Service on audience research and reporting to inform international campaigns.
Lead Data & Intelligence Consultant (Remote) – Logistics at Campus LLC
December 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Gained hands-on operational analytics exposure in one of Europe’s data-driven grocery logistics environments. Identified end-to-end workflow inefficiencies in picking, routing, and replenishment, contributing to measurable improvements in shift productivity and delivery efficiency. Collaborated with team leads to interpret KPIs (picking speed, accuracy, route batch sizing, inventory waste) and strengthen understanding of last-mile logistics. Worked with warehouse systems and dashboards to facilitate problem-solving among product owners, analysts, and operations. Built foundational AI and data capabilities to support future consulting engagements.

Education

Professional Certificate in Applied Data Science Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Professional Education, USA
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025

Qualifications

Professional Certificate in Applied Data Science Program
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services