Derrick Chilenga

Education

• MSc in Mathematical Sciences (Data Science) – AIMS Rwanda, Rwanda
• Bachelor’s in Mathematics (Statistics) – Copperbelt University, Zambia
• Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics & Business Management - Industry Immersion Africa & ESMT Berlin, Ghana

Professional Experience

• Management Trainee – FNB Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia (January 2026 – Present)
  • Support Bancassurance operations through execution, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Assist customer-focused product, sales, and service initiatives.
  • Collect, analyze, and report data to support decision-making.
  • Support innovation and cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency.
  • Complete training assignments within a structured graduate development program.
  • Participate in formal training and on-the-job learning activities.
  • Uphold strong planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement standards.
• Audit Associate – KPMG Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia (January 2025 – Present)
  • Conduct audits for diverse clients across various sectors.
  • Review and verify client documentation for accuracy, validity, and completeness.
  • Analyze financial statements to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate audit documentation.
  • Assist in the preparation of audit reports summarizing findings.
  • Participate in training sessions for professional development.
• KYC Assistant – Zanaco Head Office, Lusaka, Zambia (January 2025)
  • Conducted Know Your Customer (KYC) checks to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
  • Reviewed and verified client documentation for accuracy, validity, and completeness.
  • Performed customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) based on risk assessments.
  • Maintained accurate records to support audits and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with compliance teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Stayed updated on anti-money laundering (AML) policies and industry best practices.
  • Communicated effectively with clients and internal teams to address KYC requirements during audits and inspections.
• Data Analyst Intern – Industry Immersion Africa, Ghana (July – September 2023)
  • Developed a machine learning model to predict whether a bank customer would stay or leave.
  • Employed the Random Forest Classifier to build the model.
  • Achieved an accuracy of 86%, with precision of 87% and recall of 97% for predicting retained customers.
  • Developed an interactive dashboard using Streamlit for visualizing customer churn data.
• Teaching Assistant – The Copperbelt University, Zambia (Jan – June 2023)
  • Tutored undergraduate students in Mathematics courses such as Mathematical Methods, Statistics, and Business Analysis.
  • Assisted in marking scripts and invigilating exams, contributing to the academic process.
• Student Tutor – The Copperbelt University, Zambia (Feb – September 2022)
  • Led tutorials for first-year students, helping them grasp complex mathematical concepts.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with course material, resulting in improved academic performance.

Research & Projects

• Brain Tumor Detection using Deep Learning and Numerical Tensor Methods
• Bank Customer Churn Prediction – Industry Immersion Africa
• Geophysical Inversion using Gaussian Processes for Subsurface Frontier Recovery

Skills

• Data Analysis & Visualization
• Machine Learning & AI
• Python, R, SQL
• Gaussian Processes & Tensor Methods
• Mathematics & Statistics