Simphiwe Zitha Email and Phone Number
I am a multidisciplinary senior Machine learning Scientist/ Engineer with a demonstrated experience in developing efficient machine learning models for customer satisfaction, customer journey, behavior analysis, recommendation systems and optimum decision making. I am strongly passionate about data driven solutions in machine learning and big data, with the main core skills in Data Science, Scientific Research, Scientific Computing, Machine Learning, Deep learning, Data driven Reinforcement learning, Scientific Communication (presentation), Computer vision, MLOps, CI/CD, Azure Machine learning, Databricks, AWS, APIs, Software development, problem solving and innovation. I have a strong business acumen, with 2 Masters degrees : MSc Radio astronomy & Machine learning from Rhodes University, and MSc Mathematical sciences from University of Western Cape. My topics of interest are but not limited to data driven meta-reinforcement learning (RL), AI product optimization and deployment, Machine learning operations(MLops), API, and Customer Journey improvement.During my spare time, I enjoy learning about people skills and relationship building. This is mainly inspired by the quote below:"We don't go as far as our dreams, we go as far as our teams."
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Senior Data ScientistEurowings Digital Jan 2023 - PresentCologne , Nrw, De- Developing and Deploying Cutting-Edge AI: I build and productionalize Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI, and Time Series Forecasting models to enhance customer experience (CX), customer journey optimization, digital marketing, and customer value at Eurowings✈️.- End-to-End AI Solutions: I collaborate closely with stakeholders to prototype and develop innovative AI solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing systems, driving impactful results for Eurowings.- Streamlined ML Workflow: I champion a continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline utilizing MLflow, ensuring efficient and reliable deployment of ML models.
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Ai EngineerData Cybernetics Ssc Gmbh Oct 2022 - Dec 2022Landsberg Am Lech, Deutschland, DeContributing on the Rymax One project to build the next level API . Rymax one is a quantum computer specifically designed to solve optimization problems.Key Skills and Technologies:- Integrating AI to API - Integrating OpenAI reinforcement learning environment into REST and Hypermedia (Interactive) API- Integrating AI with .NET Framework- Built an AI driven hypermedia API for task recommendation - Proficient in Jetbrain rider IDE - Proficient in Open Neural Network Exchange (ONNX) for MLOps in .NET- Proficient in Postman for API testing -
Senior Machine Learning Engineer//Saiz Jul 2022 - Sep 2022Berlin, De -
Chief Data Officer//Saiz Jul 2022 - Jul 2022Berlin, De- Development of data and analytics strategies for a fashion e-commerce startup.- Research on how data and AI can enable new opportunities in fashion e-commerce.- Building an AI size recommender engine through understanding the complexity and the variety of factors that play a role in clothing size.Key Skills and Technologies:- Azure Machine learning - Natural language processing (NLP)- Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)- Shopify - Swagger
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Machine Learning EngineerVodacom Apr 2022 - Jul 2022Midrand, Gauteng, ZaI specialized in optimizing and deploying machine learning models, leveraging AWS Big Data techniques to drive innovation and efficiency. My role was centered around harnessing the power of cloud technologies to enhance the performance and scalability of ML models, ensuring they deliver impactful insights and value.Key Skills and Technologies:- Amazon S3 - SageMaker studio - SageMaker Pipelines- Lambda functions- Step functions -
Senior Machine Learning SpecialistMultichoice Group Dec 2021 - Apr 2022Randburg, Gauteng, ZaBuilding and deploying machine learning models to improve customer journey through customer experience and satisfaction as this is the main drive for revenue. This include : Customer payment behavior analysis, disconnects prediction, customer value management (CVM), Customer payment allocations. I am passionate and driven to see machine learning models making it into production (CI/CD) through MLOPS techniques. -
Machine Learning SpecialistMultichoice Group Apr 2021 - Dec 2021Randburg, Gauteng, Za
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Artificial Intelligence ResearcherIbm May 2020 - Apr 2021Armonk, New York, Ny, Us- Working on reinforcement learning algorithms and optimization techniques for policy making in public health (Malaria intervention, Covid-19, radiology)- Working on patent projects in AI for social good. -
Data Scientist (Machine Learning Practitioner)Nedbank Jan 2019 - Apr 2020Sandton, Gauteng, ZaI build machine learning algorithms to optimize and automate data governance processes within CIB. I also spend most of my time playing with Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher to build a suitable environment for machine learning and deployment purposes. -
Junior Science Data DeveloperSka South Africa May 2018 - Dec 2018Cape Town, Western Cape , ZaDeveloping a web application tool for MeerKAT scientific observation scheduling. -
Junior Commissioning Scientist (Astronomy)Ska South Africa May 2017 - May 2018Cape Town, Western Cape , ZaContributing towards delivering the world's largest radio telescope (MeerKAT, SKA-SA). I do science testing of the telescope through applying astrophysics and big data techniques.
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Junior Telescope OperatorSka South Africa Jan 2016 - May 2017Cape Town, Western Cape , ZaScience operations for KAT-7 and MeerKAT radio telescope (debugging, science observations for astronomers)
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Undergraduate Teaching AssistantUniversity Of Limpopo / Universiteit Van Limpopo Jan 2013 - Nov 2014Teaching Mathematics and Statistics to Second year and first year students.
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Simphiwe Zitha Education Details
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Rhodes UniversityRadio Astronomy & Machine Learning -
University Of The Western CapeMathematical Sciences
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University Of Limpopo / Universiteit Van LimpopoMathematics
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University Of Limpopo / Universiteit Van LimpopoMathematics And Statistics
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Aims (African Institute For Mathematical Sciences)Mathematical Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions about Simphiwe Zitha
What company does Simphiwe Zitha work for?
Simphiwe Zitha works for Eurowings Digital
What is Simphiwe Zitha's role at the current company?
Simphiwe Zitha's current role is Senior Data Scientist | Machine Learning Engineer | AI Researcher | ✈️Eurowings Digital | Lufthansa group.
What schools did Simphiwe Zitha attend?
Simphiwe Zitha attended Rhodes University, University Of The Western Cape, University Of Limpopo / Universiteit Van Limpopo, University Of Limpopo / Universiteit Van Limpopo, Aims (African Institute For Mathematical Sciences).
What are some of Simphiwe Zitha's interests?
Simphiwe Zitha has interest in Social Services, Children, Economic Empowerment, Education, Science And Technology, Human Rights.
What skills is Simphiwe Zitha known for?
Simphiwe Zitha has skills like Powerpoint, Social Media, Singular, Windows, Teaching, Photoshop, Data Analysis, Sage Notebook, Mathematical Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Programming, Microsoft Word.
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