Data science and big data analytics

The field of data analytics and big data is itself emerging as a critical discipline with important relevance to economic growth and development. QLA assembles world-class expertise in data science, engaging Africa’s brightest youth in R&D to implement advanced systems for data gathering, systems monitoring, and rapid analysis.

The main focus of QLA’s research in data science is foundational Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. However, the goal is to apply data science in improving the lives of citizens through water, energy, health, informing government, public agencies, and companies, as well as the population at large in order to support improved decision making.

As a way of making data analytics beneficial to Africa, QLA is strategically training Artificial Intelligence (AI) Algorithms for African needs. In order to match the current trends and themes of data science in the industry, more focus is put on training in Deep Learning, Graphical and Data Visualization Models, and Experimental Design.

We are capitalizing on Rwanda’s efficient development of ICT to assemble world-class expertise in data analytics with a focus on improving the lives of urban and rural citizens through continuous “fitness-tracking” of their basic provisions and infrastructure.