Oluwole Oyekanmi
About Oluwole Oyekanmi
Oluwole Oyekanmi is a Senior Product Data Scientist at Sendwave, specializing in credit assessment and fraud prevention. He has a background in software engineering and business, with previous experience in financial analysis and data science across various companies in Nigeria and the United States.
Work at Sendwave
Oluwole Oyekanmi serves as a Senior Product Data Scientist at Sendwave, an international remittance company. He has been with the organization since 2022, contributing to the development of data-driven solutions that enhance the remittance process. His role involves leveraging data analysis to support product decisions and improve user experiences.
Education and Expertise
Oluwole Oyekanmi studied at the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology, where he focused on Software Engineering as part of the Entrepreneur in Training program. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business from the University of Lagos. His educational background supports his expertise in data science, particularly in fintech applications.
Background
Before joining Sendwave, Oluwole Oyekanmi accumulated diverse experience in the financial and technology sectors. He worked as a Financial Analyst at Brickstone Africa from 2014 to 2016 and later served as a Data Scientist at Aella App from 2019 to 2022. He briefly held a position at Riby Finance in 2016.
Achievements
Oluwole Oyekanmi participated in the On Deck Fellowship program, which connects high-caliber professionals across various fields. His work emphasizes a mission-driven approach to data science, focusing on empowering others through scalable data analysis. He specializes in credit assessment and fraud prevention, utilizing skills in natural language processing and data engineering.