Spencer Duvwiama

Joined as an intern. Building biodata pipelines to accelerate our ability to harness the power of algae to create valuable products from waste, accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy.

AiCore | Oct 2023 - May 2024

Junior Data Engineer

Awarded a limited, fully-funded Data Engineering scholarship at AiCore which provides a comprehensive training programme to launch a career in AI & Data. It focuses on learning through hands-on experience and developing real-world applications through project-based learning. Projects include: Pinterest Cloud-Based Data Pipeline - Developing an end-to-end data processing pipeline hosted on AWS based on Pinterest’s experimental processing pipeline Multinational Data Centralisation - Developed a robust system capable of efficiently extracting and refining retail data from diverse sources, including APIs, PDF documents, a Cloud database, and JSON files Proficient at using tools not limited to Apache Spark, ETL, AWS (EC2, IAM, MWAA, S3, Kinesis etc.), Python, PySpark, Apache Airflow, PostgreSQL

Entrepreneur First | Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Investor Associate

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Entrepreneur First | Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

Talent Associate

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Entrepreneur First | Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

Talent Analyst

Entrepreneur First is the best place in the world to meet your co-founder and build a startup from scratch. Every six months, in six countries around the world, we bring together and fund exceptional individuals to help them meet their co-founder, develop an idea and raise money from leading investors - as fast as possible. The companies built at EF are now worth over $10bn. They include Tractable (a computer vision unicorn), Cleo, Omnipresent, Aztec, Transcelestial, Airbank and many more. We’re backed by some of the world's best tech founders and company builders, including Patrick and John Collison (Stripe); Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Tom Blomfield (GoCardless and Monzo), Sara Clemens (Pandora and Twitch); Nat Friedman (GitHub); and Matt Mullenweg (Wordpress).

Science Entrepreneur Club | Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

Content Development

Assisting the Science Entrepreneur Club with the creation of digital content to showcase promising deep-tech/biotech startups. The Science Entrepreneur Club is a non-profit organization working to connect stakeholders across London's life science ecosystem -- hosting regular events and producing digital content to showcase promising startups.

GSK | Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

Global Patents Intern

Assisting the Global Patents department with patent applications and litigation with the European Patent Office. Exposed to innovative Research & Development supported by the Patents team at GSK.

DNAfit | Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

Sales & Product Development

B2C sales of DNA tests where consumers can receive personalised fitness and nutritional advice based on their genes. Collected DNA samples from consumers. Informed the public about how our genes can influence our nutrition and fitness. Progressed to working on product development for the launch of new products relating to our DNA.

King's College London | Mar 2015 - Sep 2017

Student Ambassador

Lead campus tours and accommodation tours where I inform prospective students about university life Deliver informative presentations to prospective students about the university Respond to any queries they may have about university and persuade them to attend the university by speaking about my student experience, acting as a friendly gateway between the university and prospective students Supporting the Marketing Department occasionally in a range of administrative tasks with frequent usage of Office365

King's College London | Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

Vice President (Welfare) of the Bioscience Students' Association

Lead coordinator of the Peer Support Scheme which achieved the sign up of over 300 students, doubling the previous year's amount. Liaised with more than a handful of other Bioscience society committees to receive their support in delivering the mentoring scheme. Organising training for student mentors and hosting an introductory event for mentors to meet mentees. Communicating with Bioscience students via our website, newsletter and social media to inform them of the range of welfare support available at the university. Liaising with Bioscience Student Reps to take forward any issues to staff in School Education Committee meetings.

KCL Bioscience Students Association | Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

Vice President of Welfare

King's College London | Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

Diversity & Inclusion Student Ambassador

Promoting the Open Doors BME Student Mentoring Scheme and exceeding our target of 80 student sign-ups Raising publicity of the scheme and the ‘It Stops Here’ campaign, via our website, social media and newsletters Coordinating Welcome Week activities, Black History Month and further social events within a student-led team to maximise student interaction and awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion Liaising with multiple student societies for collaborative events Deliver workshops on the stigma surrounding sexual consent to students as part of ‘It Stops Here’ campaign

GIANT Health Events | Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

Senior Conference Maker

Assisted in the organisation and facilitation of the largest conference in Healthcare and Technology in Europe. Recruited a team of 10 student ambassadors to assist with the day to day running of the event. Used social media to generate interest in the event through marketing and networking.

King's College London | Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

Pre-University Summer School Pastoral Ambassador

The Summer School was a two week programme for international students between the ages of 15-17 year olds. My responsibilities required me to: To staff and supervise a group of 9 international students during the programme Act as liaison between the Pre-University students and the College staff Organise and plan social activities for the students such as talent shows and trips to the bowling alley Accompany up to 180 students on weekend excursions out of London to ensure safety of the students Ensure the students feel at ease and have a good experience of life as a student in London

Warehouse Demo Services | Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

WDS Demonstrator

Presenting demonstrations of numerous products in Costco Croydon Cooking and preparing samples of food and beverages in the warehouse to distribute to members Selling such products to members in store

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Master of Science - MS, Applied Biosciences & BiotechnologyImperial College London | 2019

Biomedical Science, Biological and Biomedical SciencesKing's College London | 2017

London Oratory School | 2014

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