Nafisa Lawal Idris
Data Scientist & Growth Officer at Approvam
Abuja, Nigeria
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Nafisa Lawal Idris is a Data Scientist with a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Nigeria Defence Academy. She is from Sokoto State and she is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the technology sector. With over six years of experience, she has progressed through roles such as Data Entry Intern, Statistical Data Analyst, Data Analyst and Data Scientist.
As an active mentor and thought leader, she has been involved with numerous initiatives like ADPList, KaggleX, She Connect Africa, Google Women Techmakers and Women in Data Science (WiDS). Her dedication extends to being a Global Ambassador at WomenTech Network, Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide and an Advisory Board Member at Spendo Technologies.
Nafisa's current exploration into Bitcoin development and her continuous contributions to the tech community underscore her adaptability and commitment to innovation. She is also a Professional Member of the Professional Statisticians Society of Nigeria (PSSN), Member of ForbesBLK and a Certified member of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (CISON). Through her journey, Nafisa remains dedicated to promoting gender diversity and empowering the next generation of tech professionals particularly women in underrepresented regions.
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Nafisa Lawal Idris
Data Scientist & Growth Officer at Approvam
Abuja, Nigeria
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