Houston Austin Muzamhindo
About Houston Austin Muzamhindo
Houston Austin Muzamhindo is a data scientist specializing in graph data modeling, currently serving as a Data Scientist at Investec in London. He has extensive experience in education and analytics, holding leadership roles at GetSmarter and TEDxJohannesburg, while also founding IQmates and running a free educational platform.
Work at Investec
Houston Austin Muzamhindo has a significant tenure at Investec, where he currently serves as a Data Scientist and Graph Data Modeling expert. He began his journey with Investec as an intern in 2016 and later transitioned to a role in Analytics and Data Science from 2017 to 2022. In 2023, he returned to Investec in a full-time capacity, focusing on rolling out Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence capabilities within the Private Bank. He is also involved in building an internal Insights Academy aimed at fostering analytics projects among employees.
Education and Expertise
Houston holds two master's degrees: a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Suffolk, completed between 2021 and 2023, and a Master of Science (MS) in Artificial Intelligence from IU International University of Applied Sciences, also completed from 2021 to 2023. His educational background equips him with advanced skills in data science and analytics, which he applies in his current roles and initiatives.
Background
Houston has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in data science and education. He started his career with an internship at Sw7 in 2015 and has since gained extensive experience in the field. He has been actively involved with TEDxJohannesburg as an 1830 Fellow since 2014 and has founded IQmates, an educational platform that has been operational for 10 years. Additionally, he has volunteered as a tutor with IkamvaYouth since 2013.
Achievements
Houston has made notable contributions in the field of education and data science. He leads educational initiatives at Investec to enhance the skills of colleagues and executives in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. His efforts in running a free educational platform have reached over 20,000 students, demonstrating his commitment to accessible education. His role as Head Tutor for the University of Cape Town's Business Analytics Course further showcases his expertise in the field.