
About Camoens
Camoens René is a seasoned Statistician and Data Analyst with over 17 years of extensive experience spanning various fields such as business and economic statistics. His in-depth expertise encompasses the entire spectrum of data science, from data collection and cleansing to advanced machine learning and insightful reporting.
He has a proven ability to develop predictive models, perform hierarchical clustering, and use deep learning for time series analysis and Natural Language Processing. With a strong track record as a consultant for organizations like the Haiti Central Bank and Heifer International, Camoens excels at transforming complex data into actionable strategies.
I specialize in developing Machine Learning models to determine probabilities and providing usable information to drive key business decisions.
Work Experience
Data Scientist Consultant
Haiti Central Bank | Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
- Developed logistic regression models to determine probability of default for banks.
- Worked on a Cox-regression model to determine the time to default for concerned banks.
- Developed hierarchical clustering for at-risk economic activities affecting credit portfolios.
Data Scientist (Internship)
The AI Institute | Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
- Used supervised machine learning to develop predictive models.
- Applied deep learning techniques for time series analysis (ARIMA, CNNs, LSTMs).
- Developed an Embedding + CNN Model for Sentiment Analysis in NLP.
Data Analyst (Contract)
Intelcom Express | Mar 2020 - Jul 2020
- Used database management systems to analyze data and perform data mining.
- Wrote scripts related to recorded procedures and triggers.
- Led and coordinated teams of data stewards to implement data policies and standards.
Statistician (Freelance / Consultant)
Various Clients (Heifer International, Twin Sisters Reunited, CIAT) | Apr 2019 - Present
- Drafted final reports for endline studies on major international programs.
- Conducted mapping of Civil Society Actors in arts and culture sectors.
- Developed Urban Sector Monitoring Dashboards and Urban Agendas.
Education & Certifications
Postgraduate Degree - Data Science
The AI Institute Cambridge Massachusetts, 2020
Data Analyst Certificate
Udacity, 2020
Python for Data Analyst Certificate
DataCamp, 2019
Master's Degree - Public Administration
Université du Québec, 2010
Master's Degree - Statistics and Econometrics
Université Paris Dauphine, 2002