ATLANTA, GA, September 26, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kwankah Taka has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

A transformative decision scientist and pioneering career coach, Mr. Taka has built a remarkable career bridging engineering expertise with data science innovation while helping professionals successfully transition into data careers. He is the founder and chief executive officer of DataGap Analytics, established in 2022, through which he has empowered businesses with data-driven solutions in dashboard development, insights generation, inventory tracking, and advanced analytics.

Alongside his entrepreneurial leadership, Mr. Taka serves as a decision scientist at Starbucks, where he leverages advanced analytics across the full data lifecycle to support executive decision-making and drive business growth. He previously contributed as a data scientist at Starbucks, enhancing customer engagement and promotional efficiency, and earlier at Climalogik, where he applied analytics to climate and environmental projects.

Mr. Taka's journey exemplifies a successful career transformation. After earning a Bachelor of Engineering in chemical engineering from the University of Saskatchewan in 2016, he worked in construction, oil and gas, and mining, including major infrastructure projects such as the Line 3 pipeline replacement and Kitimat LNG. These experiences shaped his problem-solving foundation before he pivoted into data science.

Driven by a passion for analytics, he furthered his expertise through coursework and practical consulting, helping small businesses improve operations through data insights. His entrepreneurial achievements include transforming Eagle Wings Foods, his mother's food processing business, where he quadrupled sales within six months by introducing a data-driven culture. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences and masterclasses where he shares insights on analytics, artificial intelligence ethics, and data-driven decision-making.

Beyond business, Mr. Taka has demonstrated leadership in community development. In 2013, he founded Team Cameroon FC, which he managed for a decade, fostering youth engagement and development through soccer. In 2023, he co-founded the Play Without Barriers Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth access sports without financial or emotional barriers, further demonstrating his commitment to inclusion and empowerment through athletics.

Reflecting on his journey, Mr. Taka credits his Christian faith and supportive entrepreneurial communities for guiding him through transitions from engineering to data science. Looking ahead, he envisions DataGap Analytics expanding across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa, while advancing philanthropic efforts to promote data and AI literacy.

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