Topollo Naketsana

Data Scientist

https://talent.gravityer.com/topollo-naketsana

Astrophysicist, passionate about exploring the cosmos through data and simulations.

Stellenbosch University

Key Strengths

Demonstrated interest in Data Science through numerous personal projects, particularly in astronomical data analysis and machine learning.
Experience with Python and Jupyter Notebook, which are core tools for Data Scientists.
Exposure to various data analysis and scientific computing concepts through projects like Exoplanet Classification and Monte Carlo Simulation.

Cultural & Operational Fit

Cultural Fit Analysis

The candidate's projects show a strong inclination towards scientific data analysis, particularly in astrophysics, which aligns with a research-oriented or specialized data science role. The diversity of projects, while focused on a specific domain, indicates a proactive learning attitude. However, the lack of diverse industry-specific projects might limit immediate fit for broader commercial data science roles without further upskilling.

Soft Skills & Operational Fit

Insufficient data to assess soft skills and operational fit. No psychometric test results or interview feedback provided.

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Projects

Forecasting-Challenge

April 30, 2026 – Present

Forecasting-Challenge — repository

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MESA

March 7, 2026 – Present

MESA - Modules for Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics

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GNILC

August 9, 2025 – November 6, 2025

Generalized Needlet Internal Linear Combination

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GW-Neutron_Star_Merger

July 3, 2025 – July 21, 2025

Exploring compact stars (focusing on neutron stars) as a Laboratory for Extreme Matter and Fundamental Physics

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Coding-Summer-School-CSS

January 27, 2025 – Present

Coding-Summer-School-CSS — repository

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ExoplanetsChronicles

October 5, 2024 – December 2, 2024

ExoplanetsChronicles — repository

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Data--Analysis

September 20, 2024 – Present

Analysing both astronomical data and general datasets using python.

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Exoplanet--Chronicles

September 6, 2024 – October 6, 2024

Exoplanet--Chronicles — repository

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Exoplanet---Classification

June 30, 2024 – October 22, 2024

A project to classify exoplanets using data from the NASA Exoplanet Archive and machine learning algorithms

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Monte-Carlo-Simulation

April 11, 2024 – October 30, 2024

Monte Carlo simulation method to approximate the area under a curve for continuous fuctions.

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Key Strengths

Demonstrated interest in Data Science through numerous personal projects, particularly in astronomical data analysis and machine learning.
Experience with Python and Jupyter Notebook, which are core tools for Data Scientists.
Exposure to various data analysis and scientific computing concepts through projects like Exoplanet Classification and Monte Carlo Simulation.

Cultural & Operational Fit

Cultural Fit Analysis

Soft Skills & Operational Fit

Insufficient data to assess soft skills and operational fit. No psychometric test results or interview feedback provided.

Topollo Naketsana

Key Strengths

Cultural & Operational Fit

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Key Strengths

Cultural & Operational Fit