Innovative data scientist honored with Prestigious Innovation Excellence Award

At the annual Tech Trailblazer event, Tomilayo Bello was presented with the Data Innovation Excellence Award in recognition of her pioneering contributions to data science and analytics. This is no mere feat as the award is revered for its tradition of honoring exceptional talents in the tech sphere, as a result of their contributions and exceptional work in different spheres of the tech industry.

She was recognized due to her passion for harnessing the transformative potential for data science and pushing its boundaries which has made her stand out among her peers and fellow visionaries alike both locally and internationally. This recognition is a testament of her remarkable achievement and dedication to pushing the boundaries of what is possible with data. Her work has had a tangible impact and she has inspired upcoming professionals in the profession.

Her journey to the peak of her profession was marked by innovative breakthroughs and a steadfast devotion to quality. She was nominated for her product named “Spenda”, this initiative possesses the ability to control finances, thereby, building financial strength and long-term stability. 

This product is an expense tracking app that provides users with insights into their spending habits, this app also utilizes data analytics and machine learning, categorizes expenses, identifies unnecessary spending, and offers money-saving advice.

This innovative tool is designed to transform personal finance management, making it easier for individuals to track and control their spending which symbolizes a major change in the finance space.

Among its features are its ability to automatically categorize expenses and generate comprehensive reports, provides specific recommendations on how to maximize spending and saving, examines past expenditure information to find trends and patterns, and provides real-time tracking and alerts to assist customers in creating and adhering to budgets.

What distinguishes her innovation is not just its technical prowess but its thorough societal impact. The recognition serves as a resounding affirmation of her unwavering hard work, creativity, leadership, visionary spirit, and profound influence in data science. 

In her acceptance speech, she embodied the pivotal moments of her journey and extended her heartfelt appreciation to her team members remarking:

 “I am honored and humbled to receive this award and also grateful to be a part of this amazing industry, this recognition is a testament to the dedication and hardwork of my team”.

She also expressed her gratitude to the esteemed organizers of Tech Trailblazer recognizing their efforts in honoring the pioneers of the tech industry:

“This award is a recognition of the passion of this profession, and to the organizers, your support helps elevate our profession and inspires the next generation of data scientists and innovators”. 

She continued, “This is a motivation to me to keep expanding and exploring what can be achieved through data and analytics”.

Congratulations once again Tomilayo on this well-deserved recognition, we celebrate your achievements and we look forward to seeing where your innovative and excellent spirit takes you.