Ekow Duker

Co-founder at Zindi, an online machine learning solutions community and marketplace. Launched in September 2018, Zindi's online community is where data scientists from around the world can hone their skills and where organisations with pressing problems can find the best machine learning solutions and talent. See www.zindi.africa Previously Managing Director at Ixio Analytics, an advanced analytics and machine learning consultancy serving clients across a range of industries including financial services, retail and digital media. We help our clients increase revenue and reduce costs through smarter, data-driven processes that build intelligent relationships with their customers and foster high levels of loyalty. See www.ixioanalytics.com Previously the Chief Analytics Officer for the Retail and Business Bank, Barclays Africa. Responsible for harmonising and repurposing Management Information and Analytics functions serving the relevant business areas. +20 years management and operations experience spanning remote execution of capital intensive engineering projects, strategy consulting and investment management. Extensive experience living and working in sub-Saharan and North Africa. Educated in the UK (University College London), California (UC Santa Barbara) and France (INSEAD). Published author of 4 novels: Yellowbone; The God Who Made Mistakes; Dying in New York; White Wahala