Samson Amoussou
About Samson Amoussou
Samson Amoussou is a Chief Data Scientist currently working at Inria and OpenClassrooms in Île-de-France, France. He has extensive experience in data science and analytics, with a background in various organizations across France and Benin.
Work at Inria
Samson Amoussou serves as the Chief Data Scientist at Inria, a role he has held since 2023. His responsibilities include developing strategies for analyzing scientific productions through integrated development flows (CI/CD). He has created indicator tools using open-source solutions and ensured the integration of metadata, full text, and repositories into a data warehouse. Amoussou also coordinates projects that involve human, technical, and financial resources, utilizing APIs to query online databases. Additionally, he designs and conducts training programs to enhance team skills in data analysis, API usage, and data warehouse management.
Current Role at OpenClassrooms
In addition to his position at Inria, Samson Amoussou has been working as a Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer at OpenClassrooms since 2023. This role involves applying data science techniques and machine learning methodologies to enhance educational offerings. His work contributes to the development of innovative solutions that support learners and educators in a digital environment.
Education and Expertise
Samson Amoussou has a strong educational background in data science and statistics. He achieved a Machine Learning Engineer certification from CentraleSupélec in 2023. He also holds a Master 2 (M2) in Statistical Science and Life Data from ICMPA - Unesco Chair, completed in 2021, and another Master 2 (M2) in Stochastic and Computer Methods for Decision Making from the University of Pau and Adour Countries, obtained in 2022. His foundational studies include a Licence professionnelle in Econométrie et Statistiques from Université d'Abomey-Calavi, completed in 2013.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Samson Amoussou accumulated diverse experience in data science and analysis. He worked at Pierre Fabre Group as a Data Scientist/Data Analyst for five months in 2022 and briefly at Doceo Formation France in 2023. His earlier roles include a position at CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique and consulting at BP Conseils in Benin. He also served as a Data Analyst at the Ministère de la Justice et de la Législation and held various statistical roles within the Benin government from 2013 to 2017.
Key Contributions
At Inria, Samson Amoussou has made significant contributions to data management and analysis. He developed strategies for analyzing scientific productions and created sophisticated indicator tools. His work includes ensuring the seamless integration of various data types into a data warehouse and sharing study results through advanced visualization tools. Amoussou's coordination of projects and training programs reflects his commitment to enhancing team capabilities in data-related tasks.