Your instructors are Itoro Liney and Wisdom Umoren. Between us we have over 25 years experience in Data and Analytics, including, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data Ethics. We are developing a curriculum to share our knowledge of Data with you.

Whether you want to get better at your job, or you are a business owner and need help tracking and understanding the numbers, or you want to break into Data and Analytics, or you are a parent who wants to give your teenager or young adult a head start in life, we have everything you need to get you started on the journey and we will be with you every step of the way.

Itoro has over 15 years experience in Data and Analytics. She is a Data Science & Analytics Manager in the UK financial services sector. Her current role involves managing a team of data scientist and data analysts. She is also carrying out PhD research on machine learning ethics, specifically bias and fairness. Her research aims to understand why algorithms display discriminatory behavior and what we can do to remedy it.

She is also a teaching assistant for undergraduate and post graduate level courses at King’s College London. She has taught courses in Data Mining, Python, and Artificial Intelligence Reasoning

Itoro frequently speaks at Data and AI conferences and podcasts.

To find out more about Itoro, please visit her website at www.itoroliney.com

EDUCATION
  • PhD Computer Science – King’s college London (Ongoing)
  • MSc Operational Research, Applied Statistics & Financial Risk – Cardiff University (Merit)
  • BEng Electronic Engineering – Cardiff University (1st Class Hons)

Wisdom is a proactive and results-driven IT professional with extensive experience in Business Intelligence, ETL Development, Data Engineering, and Cloud implementation. His expertise spans a wide range of tools, from SSIS, ADF, and DBT for ETL, to SSRS, Power BI, and Tableau for enterprise reporting. He has a deep understanding of data modeling, including Dimensional Data Modeling and database design methodologies. His proficiency extends to NoSQL databases and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

He is known for his dedication to data quality, having achieved a 60% improvement through meticulous data cleansing and automation of ETL processes. He has led teams, mentored junior resources, and fostered a culture of continuous learning. His training and certifications, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and DataCamp, reflect my commitment to staying at the forefront of technology.

With strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a track record of successfully delivering projects, he is poised to make a significant impact on any team. His unique journey, starting in Marine Geology, highlights his adaptability, and he is eager to leverage his skills and passion for innovation to drive data-centric transformations and deliver exceptional value in future endeavors.