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Adrian Mensah-Coker

Summary

Multilingual AI and data leader dedicated to engaging stakeholders, fostering up-skilling & development, & achieving goals. Proficient in acquiring knowledge, conducting statistical data analysis, crafting data-driven narratives, implementing machine learning techniques, & providing pastoral support. Passionate about leveraging gamification & artificial intelligence to enhance the educational experience.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced AI Data Trainer

Freelance
09.2024 - Current
  • Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
  • Promoted DDDM via industry leading platforms.
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
  • Researched and wrote articles and reviews for client.

Teacher

Aramco Summer Enrichment Program
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Used gamification & supplementary materials to increase student comprehension & engagement & leading to 100% pass rate
  • Fostered a student-centric learning environment
  • Provided additional pastoral support
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

Data Analyst Trainer

We Are Group
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for new Data Analysts, ensuring a smooth onboarding process during delivery of Data Analytics boot-camps.
  • Supervised & graded 100+ Excel, Power BI, SQL submissions
  • Provide mentorship and pastoral care to cohorts
  • Championed a culture of continuous learning among peers by sharing insights from conferences, workshops, or online resources related to our field of work.
  • Continuously updated knowledge of industry best practices, staying current with emerging trends in data analytics field.
  • Served as a subject matter expert in data analytics, providing guidance to colleagues on best practices and troubleshooting complex issues.

Data & AI Consultant

CENTRIC
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created bespoke interactive workshops on foundations of AI & Data, & the importance of incorporating AI into research.
  • Employed Puzzle based learning and gamification to promote up-skilling amongst cross-functional teams for research optimisation.
  • Collaborated with HOF and CEO in the ideation & selection of cutting-edge research projects
  • Authored articles on AI and urban communities


Data Scientist

Faculty of Business & Tech Solent University
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked on the system architecture & workflow development and UI of a pioneering Mental Health classification application.
  • Identified feature & target variables to create dashboards for data storytelling.
  • Translated business requirements into data-driven solutions, providing value-added insights that directly contributed to the organization's strategic goals.
  • Identified, measured and recommended improvement strategies for KPIs across business areas.
  • Participated actively in interdisciplinary teams work integrating domain knowledge from various departments into the analytical process.

Tutor

University of Southampton
07.2022 - 08.2022


  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses leading to exponential results improvement.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.

Senior English Teacher

Prince Sultan Military Medical City
12.2012 - 12.2020
  • Awarded 2018 best teacher prize
  • Senior Exam Committee Assessment member
  • Co-ordinator & examination rubric designer
  • Pastoral support mentor
  • Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies, clear expectations, and consistent enforcement of rules.
  • Boosted literacy skills with focused reading assignments and targeted writing exercises for students at various proficiency levels.

Lecturer

Imam University
06.2008 - 12.2010
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.

Instructor

DCC (KFUPM)
06.2005 - 12.2006
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
  • Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.

Education

MSc - AI & Data Science

University of Solent At Southampton
01.2023

BA Hons - English & French

Kingston University
01.2000

Skills

  • AI & Machine Learning (ML) Deep Learning & Neural Networks Python
  • AI Ethics & Responsible AI Data Science & Analytics Course Development & Training Delivery
  • Curriculum Design & Assessment Higher Education
  • Apprenticeship Training Industry-Driven AI Solutions
  • Data Analytics
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Statistical Data Analysis
  • Data Visualisation
  • Power BI
  • Streamlit
  • NumPy
  • Pandas
  • Scikit-learn
  • Chatgpt
  • Excel
  • Matplotlib
  • NLP
  • NLTK
  • Data Story Telling
  • Data Pipelines

Timeline

Advanced AI Data Trainer

Freelance
09.2024 - Current

Teacher

Aramco Summer Enrichment Program
07.2024 - 08.2024

Data Analyst Trainer

We Are Group
09.2023 - 06.2024

Data & AI Consultant

CENTRIC
05.2023 - 08.2023

Tutor

University of Southampton
07.2022 - 08.2022

Data Scientist

Faculty of Business & Tech Solent University
06.2022 - 12.2022

Senior English Teacher

Prince Sultan Military Medical City
12.2012 - 12.2020

Lecturer

Imam University
06.2008 - 12.2010

Instructor

DCC (KFUPM)
06.2005 - 12.2006

BA Hons - English & French

Kingston University

MSc - AI & Data Science

University of Solent At Southampton
Adrian Mensah-Coker