Hi, I'm

Ayanda Blessing
Khumalo

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Data Science MSc student at AIMS Cameroon, with a BSc in Mathematics & Physics. I turn raw data into actionable decisions, from ETL pipelines to ML models to interactive dashboards.

Ayanda Blessing Khumalo AK
Open to opportunities

About Me

I'm an action-oriented data scientist with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics, currently deepening my expertise through a Cooperative Education MSc in Data Science at AIMS Cameroon.

My work sits at the intersection of statistical analysis and practical business impact, building end-to-end pipelines that go from raw, messy data to insights that drive real decisions. I have applied this across financial modelling, IoT monitoring, and customer analytics.

Outside of data, I have led academic initiatives as Physics Society President at UNESWA, won a $2,000 prize at a business hackathon, and earned a competitive DataCamp scholarship.

2ML Models in Production
3Shipped Projects
$2KHackathon Prize Won
MScData Science (In Progress)

Skills

Languages & Libraries

Python R Pandas NumPy scikit-learn XGBoost SQL

Machine Learning

Supervised Learning Feature Engineering NLP Credit Scoring Churn Modelling Predictive Modelling

Data & Reporting Tools

Power BI Streamlit Matplotlib Microsoft Excel

Engineering & Cloud

ETL Pipelines Git / GitHub SQL DBs

Projects

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IoT Data Monitoring System

Designed an automated system to capture real-time environmental data and implemented continuous data visualisation via a cloud platform using Python. Monitors key environmental metrics with automated alerting.

PythonIoTCloudData Visualisation
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Team Task Management Board

Collaborated in a team to design a full-stack web application for workflow visualisation. Built using Agile methodology with Git/GitHub version control, delivered within a strict 4-week deadline.

Full-StackAgileGitTeam Collaboration

Education

Aug 2025 – Present Cameroon

Cooperative Education MSc — Data Science

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS Cameroon)

Statistical Inference · Machine Learning for Finance · Optimization Theory · Data Mining · Supervised Machine Learning

Aug 2020 – Jul 2025 Eswatini

BSc — Mathematics & Physics

University of Eswatini (UNESWA)

Mathematics of Finance · Mathematical Statistics · Computer Programming

Experience & Leadership

Aug 2026 – Present Remote - South Africa, Cape Town

Data Scientist Intern

Bokasomo Tech

  • Develop and train machine learning models for cost estimation, supplier scoring and ranking, and project forecasting and prediction.
  • Clean, preprocess, and structure datasets for machine learning and analytical applications.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows for reliable, reusable data processing
Apr 2025 – Aug 2025 Eswatini

Academic Tutor

Brilliant Tutors

  • Translated complex mathematical concepts for high school students, demonstrating strong communication skills.
  • Developed customised learning strategies and practice materials, improving individual student performance.
2024 – 2025 UNESWA

President — Physics Society

University of Eswatini

  • Led academic initiatives and coordinated seminars exploring professional applications of physics.
2023 – 2024 UNESWA

Vice Secretary — Physics Society

University of Eswatini

  • Organised workshops and seminars focused on diverse career paths for science students.

Awards & Recognition

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March 2026

2nd Place — AIMS Innovation Week Hackathon

Led a team to build a business strategy around the "Holaride" project — defining value proposition, target market, and go-to-market strategy. Successfully pitched to investors and business leaders. $2,000 prize.

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April 2026

AIE × DataCamp Scholarship

Selected from a competitive pool to receive a 1-year Premium DataCamp License. Currently completing certification tracks in Power BI, SQL, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Get In Touch

I'm actively looking for data science and data analytics opportunities. Whether it's a role, a collaboration, or just a chat — feel free to reach out.