Nafisa Lawal Idris Bio
Nafisa Lawal Idris is a Data Scientist with a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria & a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Nigeria Defence Academy. She is from Sokoto State, Nafisa is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within the technology sector. With over five years of experience, she has advanced through various roles, including Data Entry Intern, Statistical Data Analyst, Data Analyst & currently, Data Scientist. Her expertise spans multiple sectors such as FinTech, EdTech, IT Solutions and SaaS where she applies data science, data analytics, AI & blockchain technologies to address business challenges & drive innovation.
Nafisa's commitment to mentorship & thought leadership is evident through her involvement in initiatives like ADPList, KaggleX, She Connect Africa & Google Women Techmakers. She actively contributes as a Global Ambassador for WomenTech Network, Women in Data Science Worldwide & serves on the Advisory Board at Spendo Technologies. In addition to her professional roles, Nafisa is dedicated to exploring Bitcoin development & blockchain open-source contributions.
Recognised as one of the She Leads Africa Top 50 Rising Motherland Moguls of 2024, Nafisa continues to champion gender diversity in tech, particularly focusing on empowering women in underrepresented regions. She is a Professional Member of the Professional Statisticians Society of Nigeria & Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria