Hi, I’m Karim. I’m a renewable energy engineer from Egypt, now based in Berlin, Germany. I hold a Master’s degree in Solar Energy Engineering from Sweden and have a passion for climate justice and advocacy, with experience in UN Climate Change processes. My dedication to development work led me to conduct research with Engineers Without Borders at a girls’ boarding school in rural Tanzania, exploring sustainable electricity for women’s empowerment. My love for analysis, visualization, and mathematics drove me to complete Le Wagon’s Data Science bootcamp in January 2023.
After the bootcamp, I started working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) and eventually became a teacher at Le Wagon. At the same time, I’ve been freelancing on data science projects, particularly those focused on climate change and energy access in rural areas. For example, I worked on a project in Ghana where I trained a machine learning model using hourly electricity consumption data from rural households. The model forecasts future energy needs, enabling service providers to design off-grid solar systems that are better suited to anticipated demand. This approach not only reduces future upgrade costs but also lowers CO2 emissions and financial expenses related to data collection in remote areas.
What I really love about teaching at Le Wagon is the constant learning experience. I meet new people from diverse cultures and backgrounds every day, which creates a vibrant and enriching environment for future data scientists!
First, I would say practice, practice, practice. Data science is like learning a new language – the more you practice, the better you become. Second, don’t hesitate to learn from your peers. Ask questions, collaborate with other students, and seek advice from friends who are also in the field. And third, always Google your questions before relying on tools like ChatGPT.
I’ve visited northern Norway, particularly Trondheim and the surrounding areas, four times – and none of those visits were during the summer!
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