Francis Ifiora, B.Pharm, M.Sc.

Biomedical Engineer @ Houston Methodist

About

Francis Ifiora is a dynamic leader and healthcare innovator with 5+ years of experience at the intersection of data science, biomedical informatics, and healthcare systems. As the CEO and Founder of DataVerse Africa, Francis is passionate about leveraging data-driven solutions to empower industries, foster economic growth, and improve lives. With a Master's in Biomedical Informatics and a track record of developing advanced deep-learning models, Francis brings a unique combination of technical expertise and strategic vision. His work has contributed to tackling multi-drug-resistant bacteria, optimizing healthcare workflows, and enhancing decision-making in clinical settings. Key Highlights: 📍 Innovator and Visionary Leader: At DataVerse Africa, Francis spearheads initiatives that deploy cutting-edge data analytics technologies to drive business growth and technological advancement across various industries. 📍 Technical Expertise: Proficient in natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML), AWS cloud computing, and healthcare data privacy, Francis designs predictive models that translate complex data into actionable insights. 📍 Community Builder and Advocate: Committed to fostering inclusivity and collaboration, he engages with a vibrant network of data enthusiasts, professionals, and policymakers to shape Africa’s digital future. 📍 By integrating data science into healthcare, Francis enhances patient outcomes, supports clinical research, and drives innovation. Why Connect with Francis? ✅ Work with a professional who combines technical depth with leadership acumen, ready to bring innovative solutions to your organization. ✅ Collaborate with a proven leader focused on impactful, scalable solutions that address Africa's most pressing challenges. Join Francis on his mission to bridge the gap between data and impactful solutions, transforming industries and lives across the globe. 📩 fifiora@dataverseafrica.org

Country

United States

City

Houston

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS), IBM Db2, Pandas (Software), Web Scraping, Extract, Transform, Load (ETL), Database Management System (DBMS), NoSQL, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, R (Programming Language), Visualization Software, Tableau, Reference Data, Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Analytics, Analytics, Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC), UV/Vis Spectroscopy

Experience

Biomedical Engineer

Houston Methodist

2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

United States

✅ Created advanced deep-learning models tackling multi-drug-resistant bacteria and pharmacokinetics, driving infectious disease breakthroughs. ✅ Led data cleaning and mapping processes, ensuring high-quality data for accurate predictive analytics. ✅ Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to embed AI-driven insights into clinical workflows, enhancing decision-making and patient care. ✅Published and presented innovative deep-learning applications in healthcare, shaping industry practices. ✅ Bridged healthcare and data science, advancing biomedical informatics through research and collaboration.

AMLD Africa Ambassador

AMLD Africa

2023-7 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

✅ Championed AI Discourse: Led AMLD initiatives, fostering dynamic AI and machine learning discussions among experts. ✅ Empowered Diversity: Advocated inclusivity, orchestrating events to amplify underrepresented voices in tech. ✅ Strategic Collaboration: Forged partnerships with academia, industry influencers, and government bodies for multidisciplinary synergy. ✅ Thought Leadership: Delivered compelling talks and articles, sharing forefront AI insights worldwide.

Data Analyst Consultant

SunFi

2023-9 - 2024-6 · 10 mos

✅ Provided expert consultation on optimizing SunFi's Distributed Energy Provider rating system, ensuring data-driven strategies align with business goals. ✅ Designed and implemented predictive models to enhance provider ratings, improving operational efficiency and decision-making accuracy. ✅ Delivered actionable analytics and insights to refine the rating system, driving measurable improvements in system reliability and customer satisfaction.

Graduate Research Assistant | Data Analyst | Machine Learning

UTHealth Houston

2022-8 - 2024-6 · 1 yr 11 mos

United States

✅ Develop and evaluate machine learning models to analyze unstructured health data Harvest, process, and annotate >150 Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist | Data Analyst

Pharmacists council of Nigeria

2022-3 - 2022-9 · 7 mos

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

✅ Led a team of >5 statisticians in the development of statistical models in the analysis of patient data generated from >100 Community Pharmacies and Medicine vendors ✅ Led the implementation of the MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) process in the department ✅ Created an operational dashboard that led to a 40% increase in MEL process efficiency ✅ Automated data analysis for the monitoring and registration of medicine vendors in 6 States