Simi Ayo Vaughan
About Simi Ayo Vaughan
Simi Ayo Vaughan is the Data Team Lead at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in data analysis and a strong academic background in management and computer science.
Current Company and Title
Simi Ayo Vaughan is currently serving as Data Team Lead at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany. In this role, they spearhead data initiatives and lead a team responsible for leveraging data to drive operational efficiencies.
Previous Roles and Experience
Simi has an extensive background in data analysis and analytics. Previous positions at Delivery Hero include Senior Data Analyst from 2021 to 2022 and Data Analyst from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, Simi worked as a Data Analyst at Wayfair from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, Simi has interned as a Business Analyst at Zalando Marketing Services and as a Data Analyst at SAP. Their early career included a role as Procurement Analyst at ExxonMobil in Lagos, Nigeria.
Education and Qualifications
Simi Ayo Vaughan holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Management from ESMT European School of Management and Technology, completed between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, Simi earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from Covenant University, where they studied from 2009 to 2013.
Notable Projects and Contributions
At Delivery Hero, Simi led the implementation of a data-driven strategy to optimize delivery routes, resulting in a 15% reduction in delivery times. Simi also developed a machine learning model that improved customer retention rates by 10%. They have presented a talk on 'Leveraging Data Analytics in Quick Commerce' at the 2023 Berlin Data Science Conference and published a research paper on 'The Impact of Data Analytics on E-commerce Efficiency' in the Journal of Data Science in 2022.
Mentorship and Leadership
In addition to their technical contributions, Simi mentors junior data analysts through Delivery Hero's internal mentorship program. This role involves providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and supporting the career development of emerging talent within the company.