Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 11 years of experience in statistics and data analysis, the expert specializes in public health research and epidemiology. With a strong command of R programming and statistical analysis, they also possess skills in Python, STATA, CsPro, Latex, and MS Office. Career highlights include roles as a COVID-19 Data Manager and Research Coordinator, contributing to mother-to-child HIV transmission programs and COVID-19 data modeling. They have co-authored several scientific papers and participated in international conferences, demonstrating leadership in data management and research coordination.

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Sectors and geographic focus

Worked extensively in the public health sector, focusing on epidemiology and methodological statistics. Responsibilities have included overseeing data management and analysis projects as a COVID-19 Data Manager and Research Coordinator. In Cameroon, they have coordinated public health research, particularly in HIV transmission programs, and contributed to scientific literature. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes statistical analysis in health research, with a strong emphasis on data-driven solutions. Their academic pursuits in Kenya further enhanced their understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics in East Africa.

Languages and education

With a background in French as a native language, the expert utilizes English as a working language, demonstrating strong communication skills in both languages. Their proficiency in English is applied in professional settings, including research, data analysis, and collaboration within multilingual teams. The expert holds a PhD in Statistics-Mathematics from the Pan African University, Institute for Basic Sciences Technology and Innovation, Nairobi, Kenya. They also earned a Master of Demography from the Institute for Demographic Training and Research, University of Yaoundé 2, Cameroon, and a Master of Science in Applied Statistics from the National Advanced School of Engineering of Yaoundé, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon. Additionally, they possess a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Yaoundé 1 and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer from the University of Dschang, Cameroon.