Amal Matovu
Country Researcher at Neil Butcher & Associates- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science
MITx on edXMay, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
MITx on edXApr, 2022- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Neil Butcher & Associates
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South Africa
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Country Researcher
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Oct 2021 - Present
- Support the evaluation of the Baobab learning app with an international research team working across multiple time zones. - Recruit local participants in Uganda and conduct in‐country data collection remotely and in-person through interviews and focus groups. - Participate in virtual research capacity building sessions focused on data collection and data analysis. - Participate in data analysis and report writing activities with company evaluation team. - Support the evaluation of the Baobab learning app with an international research team working across multiple time zones. - Recruit local participants in Uganda and conduct in‐country data collection remotely and in-person through interviews and focus groups. - Participate in virtual research capacity building sessions focused on data collection and data analysis. - Participate in data analysis and report writing activities with company evaluation team.
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ImpactVest
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France
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Data Science Intern
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Aug 2022 - Nov 2022
- Identify valuable data sources, analyse, interpret and present data trends using visualisation techniques. - Propose solutions and strategies for business challenges based on research findings and data analysis. - Build predictive models and recommend improvements to existing models. - Collaborate with subject matter experts in different teams to develop actionable insights. - Identify valuable data sources, analyse, interpret and present data trends using visualisation techniques. - Propose solutions and strategies for business challenges based on research findings and data analysis. - Build predictive models and recommend improvements to existing models. - Collaborate with subject matter experts in different teams to develop actionable insights.
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The University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Finance Assistant
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Mar 2020 - Sep 2020
- Provide 1st line technical and administrative support and solutions and escalate calls when appropriate.- Maintain a high degree of customer service when responding to support queries via phone, Unidesk service requests and email.- Take ownership of user issues and identify appropriate solutions to resolve service incidents and requests.- Ensure users are informed on status and progress of incidents logged with the service desk.
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Student Legal Researcher
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
Group project for the LLM course 'Human Rights Clinic', working with Engender Scotland. Our research focused on assessing the use of Equality Impact Assessments as a tool for mainstreaming women's substantive equality in Scottish policymaking.
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Maximus
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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Technical Support Analyst
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Nov 2018 - May 2019
- Educated clients on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services programs as well as navigation of their website. - Addressed customer service enquiries in a timely and accurate fashion, troubleshoot technical issues and resolve complaints. - Submitted requests to the proper department to prevent re-occurring issues and recommend improvements in the process and procedure. - Educated clients on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services programs as well as navigation of their website. - Addressed customer service enquiries in a timely and accurate fashion, troubleshoot technical issues and resolve complaints. - Submitted requests to the proper department to prevent re-occurring issues and recommend improvements in the process and procedure.
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Michigan State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
- Collected, analyzed and summarized accounting data to prepare financial early warning system for local governments.- Worked directly with communities to assist with improvement of fiscal health and help them thrive.
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Sexual Assault Relationship Program (SARV) Peer Educator
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Aug 2015 - May 2018
- Promoted an atmosphere conducive for educating and empowering incoming students to become active bystanders and allies.- Hosted 50, 2-hour workshop sessions to incoming students where 26.6% of the male students and 35.8% of female students reported they were able to apply the information they learned over the course of the year.- Endorsed awareness and safety in the MSU community and changed misconceptions about assault.
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Student Success Intern
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
- Assisted with preparation and planning for social science help rooms, and first-year seminars.- Researched and developed community building activities and designed student success initiatives.
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Engagement Center Peer Advisor
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
- Provided general office support as well as managed and executed office work to ensure efficient operations.- Provided excellent customer service by assessing student and faculty needs and directing them to the right point of contact.- Engaged with students and faculty of different cultures to promote an inclusive environment.
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Michigan House of Representatives
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Legislative Offices
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100 - 200 Employee
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Legislative Intern
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
- Attended committee meetings and compiled tributes, reports and resolutions. - Recruited vendors for events and assisted with event planning. - Compiled contact list for various legislative stakeholders. - Ameliorated constituent concerns with collaborations from other departments. - Attended committee meetings and compiled tributes, reports and resolutions. - Recruited vendors for events and assisted with event planning. - Compiled contact list for various legislative stakeholders. - Ameliorated constituent concerns with collaborations from other departments.
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African Union Development Agency-NEPAD
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South Africa
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Integration Infrastructure and Trade Programme (RIITP) Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
- Assisted in finalization of RIITP 2016 - 2017 Work Plan, MoveAfrica and CBN concept note to garner funding from donors. - Coordinated logistics for NEPAD missions including flights, accommodation and venues for various destinations. - Documented projects that will reach financial close in December 2016 for donor review. - Liaised with RECS and other partners to update NEPAD contact list. - Received NEPAD's 2016 Intern Award of Recognition. - Assisted in finalization of RIITP 2016 - 2017 Work Plan, MoveAfrica and CBN concept note to garner funding from donors. - Coordinated logistics for NEPAD missions including flights, accommodation and venues for various destinations. - Documented projects that will reach financial close in December 2016 for donor review. - Liaised with RECS and other partners to update NEPAD contact list. - Received NEPAD's 2016 Intern Award of Recognition.
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Education
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2022 - 2022
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certificate, Computer and Data Science -
2019 - 2021
The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate Degree - PGDip, Human Rights -
2014 - 2018
Michigan State University
International Development and Arabic
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