I'm Derrick Ovunda Njobuenwu, PhD — a UK-based Nigerian data scientist, machine learning engineer, and former academic researcher. Born in Rivers State, Nigeria, I came to the UK on a Commonwealth Scholarship, earned my PhD from the University of Leeds focused on Computational Fluid Dynamics, and went on to publish extensively across nuclear engineering and fluid mechanics.
Today I work as a Higher Statistical Data Scientist at the Office for National Statistics (ONS), delivering AI and ML solutions at scale — including a 40× performance improvement on the UK's GDP estimation pipelines. I lead, build, and mentor across cloud platforms, big data, and agentic AI systems.
Beyond the data lab, I've built a growing community under the @donadviser handle — dedicated to helping men master their money, mindset, and masculinity. I believe rigorous thinking and disciplined character are the foundations of real wealth.
I am a member of the Institute of Physics, IChemE, NSE/COREN, and the UK Fluids Network. I hold certifications in Azure AI, AWS Cloud, Neural Networks, and AI Fairness.
