Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Website
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Hi, I’m

Oreste Rukundo

Mishawaka,IN
Oreste Rukundo

Summary

Experienced data scientist with a strong background in statistics, data analysis, and machine learning. Holder of a Master's Degree in Statistics with skills in machine learning, data analysis and dashboarding with track record of delivering actionable data-driven insights.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Outlier

Trainer
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed observability methods to measure the accuracy and quality of LLM outputs against established writing standards, creating benchmark responses to calibrate model performance

Bimbo Bakeries

Product Quality Control technician
01.2019 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Implemented rigorous quality control protocols to ensure consistent product standards across manufacturing processes, reducing defect rates by 40% through systematic monitoring
  • Contact: Plant Manager/ ️ 574-206-8250

National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda

Statistician
09.2016 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Led strategic initiatives to strengthen national data quality frameworks across government agencies, contributing to new data collection methodologies driving a 30% reduction in project costs
  • Contact: ️ +250 788 383103, info@statistics.gov.rw

Education

New York City Data Science Academy

Data Science from Python, R and machine learning
04.2025

University Overview

Data science bootcamp teaching concepts in Python, R and machine learning

Annamalai University

Master of Science from Statistics with Computer Application
10.2012

University of Rwanda College of Education

Bachelor of Sciences from Education in Mathematics
09.2009

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • R
  • SQL
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Statistical Quality Control
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Planning and coordination
  • Public speaking
  • Creative problem solving

Accomplishments

Personal Projects:

Healthcare Fraud Detection: Capstone Project: 12/2024-03/2025

Ames house price prediction: Machine Learning project 11/2024-12/2024

E-Commerce Customer Behavior Analysis: R Shiny Project 09/2024-10/2024

Salary Prediction: Python EDA project 08/2024-09/2024

Certification

  • Survey Sampling Workshop, US Census Bureau, 08/2017 - 09/2017
  • Demographic Analysis and Population Projections, US Census Bureau, 06/2017 - 07/2017

Website

nycdatascience.com/blog/author/rukundese/

linkedin.com/in/oresterukundo-a1766575

github.com/rukundeste

Languages

English
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Swahili
Professional Working

Timeline

Trainer

Outlier
08.2024 - Current

Product Quality Control technician

Bimbo Bakeries
01.2019 - 12.2023

Statistician

National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda
09.2016 - 08.2018

Annamalai University

Master of Science from Statistics with Computer Application

University of Rwanda College of Education

Bachelor of Sciences from Education in Mathematics

New York City Data Science Academy

Data Science from Python, R and machine learning
Oreste Rukundo