Mr. John Mutinda, USTC china, China
John Kamwele Mutinda is a passionate researcher currently pursuing an MSc in Machine Intelligence at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Senegal. He holds a previous MSc in Mathematical Sciences from AIMS Rwanda and a BSc in Statistics from South Eastern Kenya University, where he graduated with First Class Honours. His research interests include statistical modeling, data science, and machine learning. John has significant teaching experience, having mentored high school students in mathematics and science. He has received several scholarships and awards, including the African Master’s in Machine Intelligence Scholarship. 🌍📊💻
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Education Background
Mr. John Kamwele Mutinda is currently pursuing his MSc in Machine Intelligence at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Senegal (2022-2023). He previously earned an MSc in Mathematical Sciences from AIMS Rwanda, achieving an impressive cumulative GPA of 84.5/100 (Very Good Pass). John completed his BSc in Statistics at South Eastern Kenya University, graduating with First Class Honours and a GPA of 75.78/100. He also excelled in his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Katwanyaa High School, obtaining a GPA of 67/84 (B+). 🎓📚🌍
Research Experience
Mr. John Kamwele Mutinda has actively contributed to significant research projects. In 2022, he modeled the impact of meteorological and air pollution parameters on COVID-19 transmission in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. He also applied Principal Component Analysis (PCA) within the health sector that same year. In 2020, John focused on modeling the human population growth rate in Kitui County, Kenya. His earlier work in 2019 involved time series modeling of infant child mortality rates in Kitui County. These experiences highlight his strong analytical skills and commitment to impactful research. 📊🌍📈
Teaching and Mentoring Experience
John Kamwele Mutinda has an extensive background in teaching and mentoring. In 2021, he provided tutorial services in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry at Katwanyaa High School, helping high school students excel academically. The previous year, he supported students in Mathematics, Agriculture, and Chemistry. His mentoring journey began in 2019, guiding students in Mathematics and Chemistry. In 2018, he taught Mathematics at Katwanyaa High School, and in 2017, he mentored students in Mathematics, Physics, and Agriculture. His commitment to education started as early as 2016 when he tutored Mathematics and Physics at Itheuni Secondary School. 📚👨🏫✨
Work Experience
John Kamwele Mutinda has diverse work experience in education and electoral roles. In 2021, he served as an Assistant Teacher and Departmental Assistant at Katwanyaa High School, where he was responsible for teaching, setting, supervising, and marking exams. He also acted as the Deputy Presiding Officer for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission during the Machakos County senatorial elections. In 2019, he worked as an Enumeration Officer for the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, conducting household and establishment surveys. Previously, in 2017, he was a Polling Clerk, responsible for verifying voters and counting votes during the general elections. In 2016, he was a Board of Management Teacher at Itheuni Secondary School, performing similar teaching duties. 📚🗳️👨🏫
Awards, Honours & Certificates
John Kamwele Mutinda has received numerous accolades for his academic and professional achievements. In 2023, he was awarded the prestigious African Master’s in Machine Intelligence Scholarship, funded by Facebook and Google, at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Senegal. He also received the Next Einstein Initiative Master’s Scholarship Award in 2021. His educational accomplishments include a Certificate of Completion in Business Management from ESMT Germany and multiple Certificates of Merit in R, STATA, and SPSS from KESAP Research Centre. He has participated in various Mathematics Olympiads, earning certificates for his outstanding performance. 🎓🏆📜
Publication Top Notes
- Covid-19 impact analysis: assessing African sectors-commodity, service, manufacturing, and education using mixed model approach – Cited by 1, 2023 🦠📊
- African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Rwanda – Cited by 1, 2023 🇷🇼
- Stock price prediction using combined GARCH-AI models – Cited by 0, 2024 📈🤖
- Enhancing Obesity Detection Through SMOTE-based Classification Models: A comparative Study – Cited by 0, 2024 🏋️♂️🔍
- Rainfall Pattern in Kenya: Bayesian Non-parametric Model Based on the Normalized Generalized Gamma Process – Cited by 0, 2024 🌧️📉
- Capital Asset Pricing Model: A Renewed Application on S&P 500 Index – Cited by 0, 2024 💹📈
- Spatial Regression Modeling of Child Survival on the Distribution of Births and Deaths in Kenya Based on the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022 – Cited by 0, 2024 👶🌍
- Exploring the Role of Dimensionality Reduction in Enhancing Machine Learning Algorithm Performance – Cited by 0, 2024 ⚙️📉
- Modeling the Impact of Air Pollution and Meteorological Variables on COVID‐19 Transmission in Western Cape, South Africa – Cited by 0, 2024 🌫️🦠