Olatomiwa Akinlaja
About Olatomiwa Akinlaja
Olatomiwa Akinlaja is an Integration Developer with a strong background in data science and software development. He has held various roles in data analysis and business intelligence across multiple companies in South Africa, and he possesses expertise in computer vision and speech-to-text technologies.
Work at Skynamo
Olatomiwa Akinlaja has been employed at Skynamo as an Integration Developer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on integrating various systems and enhancing software functionalities to improve business processes. His work contributes to the development of solutions that streamline operations within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Olatomiwa Akinlaja holds a Master of Science degree in e-Science from the University of the Witwatersrand, which he completed from 2021 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Data Science from Sol Plaatje University, where he studied from 2016 to 2018, followed by an Honours degree in Data Science in 2019. His educational background provides a strong foundation in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current position, Olatomiwa Akinlaja worked in various roles that enhanced his skills in data analysis and software development. He served as a Data Scientist at Hailer Technologies (Pty) Ltd from 2020 to 2022 and as a Data Analyst/Engineer at Notto Inc. in 2021. He also held a Business Intelligence Intern position at CSS Credit Solutions Services (Pty) Limited in 2020 and worked as a Computer Skills and Python Tutor at Sol Plaatje University in 2019.
Technical Skills
Olatomiwa Akinlaja possesses a range of technical skills essential for his role in software development and data analysis. He utilizes tools such as Docker and Git for version control and software development. His expertise extends to data visualization platforms including Google Data Studio, Microsoft PowerBI, and Tableau. Additionally, he has experience in developing interactive web applications using R-shinydashboard and has knowledge in computer vision and speech-to-text technologies.
Involvement in Student Societies
Olatomiwa Akinlaja was actively involved in student leadership during his time at university. He served as the Treasurer for Geekulcha, a student society, in 2018. This role allowed him to develop organizational and financial management skills while contributing to the society's initiatives.