Dennis Erezi
Joyce Ofili stands out as a leading woman in healthcare, driving transformative change in her current role as the Manager of Data Analytics and AI Digital Transformation at one of the world’s most influential biotech giants. With over a decade as a data scientist and business analyst, Joyce’s career is marked by significant contributions to advancing healthcare systems and improving patient outcomes.
She held pivotal positions at Genentech, the CDC Foundation, and Clinotech, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical prowess. Her work focuses on optimizing data utilization, enhancing precision medicine, and accelerating drug discovery processes leveraging AI.
Her keen interest in technology and problem-solving led her to obtaining a bachelor’s degree in information technology from the prestigious Covenant University. Joyce furthered her education with a master’s degree in computer science where she graduated with Honors from Western Illinois University. In 2020,She was awarded with the Presidential Leadership Award for her contributions to WIU university, during her time at WIU she was the President for the National Society of Black Engineers.
Joyce Ofili is at the forefront of healthcare innovation as Business Analyst Data Platforms. She leads a team focused on harnessing the power of AI to optimize data utilization, drive innovation, and improve operational efficiencies. Her previous role involved intricate software application crafting using both relational and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, Cassandra, and MySQL. Her expertise doesn’t stop there; she is also adept in designing RESTful APIs and utilizing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins and Azure DevOps. One of Joyce standout projects involved leading the development and deployment of a machine learning model that significantly boosted the operational efficiency, and competitive edge of Genentech’s Research and Development unit. This project not only showcased her sophisticated problem-solving skills but also underscored her capability to drive technological innovation and secure exceptional outcomes. Beyond her professional landscape, Joyce’s impact reverberates through her contributions to community service and mentoring. She dedicates time to mentoring young professionals and delivering guest lectures, thereby nurturing the next generation of software and machine learning engineers through her NGO called Synergy.
Her commitment extends to her previous role as a Data Scientist at the CDC Foundation in Public Health, where her insights and leadership were pivotal in steering complex data-driven decision-making processes. Joyce’s technical skillset is vast, spanning numerous programming languages including Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, R, and SQL. Her familiarity with frameworks and libraries such as Angular, SpringBoot, AWS, Docker, Git, and big data tools like NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit Learn, equips her to tackle diverse challenges in data scenarios and cybersecurity. Her groundbreaking work as a data scientist with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), specifically the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) and the Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (CHSI). Her primary focus was the California Integrated Vital Records System (Cal-IVRS), a critical system for managing state records. Cal-IVRS is what is known as a cannot fail system, a vital records system that stores birth and death records for the State of California. To fail would result in rapid media coverage and attention from the Office of the Governor, an unacceptable situation impacting all funeral directors, coroners, and medical providers. The Cal-IVRS system ecosystem is complex, hosted by University of California Davis in its data center, developed and managed by University of California San Diego, and supported by CDPH ancillary systems
Her work on using machine learning algorithms to automate the Cal-IVRS system exemplifies her innovative approach to leveraging technology for societal benefit, thus contributing to public health information technology, advancing precision medicine, accelerating drug discovery, and enhancing patient care through AI-driven insights and solutions. Her work is pivotal in revolutionizing how healthcare data is utilized to improve patient outcomes and streamline processes. Joyce Ofili’s story is a compelling tale of ambition, expertise, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
