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Linda Oranya

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I am a seasoned Data Scientist with over 6 years of experience developing robust models for high-volume businesses.

About

I am a seasoned Data Scientist with over 6 years of experience developing robust models for high-volume businesses. I increased analytical and marketing efficiency of the Cars45 customer portal by 55%, boosting customer retention by 25%. I’ve led a team that won the Access Bank Hackathon 2019 for data solutions. I’m enthusiastic about teamwork and a deep creative thinker.

In my free time, I enjoy reading and mentoring data enthusiasts. I am passionate about leveraging data to solve complex problems and helping others grow in the data field.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Data Scientist · Expert Agile ClubAug 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Built advanced predictive models using machine learning for stock forecasting. Led a team of 3 and organized bi-weekly meetings with Agile stakeholders. Increased data literacy to 70% and maximized data and database usage for the team.

Data Scientist/Engineer · MonethaNov 2021 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Created an ML service improving customer retention to about 67%. Collaborated with Marketing to analyze customer lifetime value and drove market expansion from Europe to Africa through data insights. Implemented monitoring to reduce reaction time from 60% to 15%.

Data & AI Engineer · Metasite Data InsightsNov 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

Worked for a consulting firm leveraging clients' data to provide solutions from sales insights, data integration to report management. Created a data extraction and transformation service for centralized databases, built and led an AI project predicting user engagement based on weather, optimized client reports by about 50% leading to higher engagement, and implemented monitoring reducing reaction time from 60% to 15%.

Data Scientist · Cars45Jun 2021 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos
ML Engineer · KliqrDec 2020 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos
Data Scientist · Terragon GroupApr 2020 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Education

MSc. Mathematics & Statistics · University of Helsinki2024
BSc. Systems Engineering · University of Lagos2013 – 2018
National Diploma Computer Engineering · Yaba College of Technology2011 – 2013

Certifications and awards

Professional in Data Science/Data Engineering2021 – 2025

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