Experienced Senior Data Scientist and Line Manager with over eight years of proven success in the Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning landscape. I bring a wealth of cross-continental experience, having worked in diverse African and European markets for companies with global footprints. My expertise spans multiple industries, including retail, telecoms, health, marketing, and supply chain.I am recognized for leading and delivering complex projects, collaborating with cross-departmental teams, and engaging senior executive stakeholders. My leadership extends to mentoring data scientists through the entire lifecycle of machine learning projects, ensuring agile and timely delivery of intended value—a crucial aspect in the challenging landscape of Data Science.My deep experience in AI and Machine Learning-led product delivery is evident from my work across various domains, including time-series-based demand forecasting, NLP, causal, recommendations, predictive, prescriptive, and lately, Gen AI-led modelling. I possess extensive knowledge in both native and cloud platforms, particularly on Microsoft Azure. My proficiency in working with data engineering and ML-Ops resources ensures the maturity and future-proofing of ML product delivery. I am experienced in data strategy, having contributed to my current organization through its data transformation journey by working collaboratively with data governance and enablement teams to establish a data-driven value culture.I am passionate about driving innovation through AI and Machine Learning, and my track record reflects my ability to navigate and excel in dynamic and diverse environments. With a commitment to delivering high-impact results, I am poised to contribute my expertise to challenging and transformative projects.