7-years of SQL and NoSQL database management experience and retrieving data from disparate sources including Google BigQuery, MySQL, MongoDB, and JSON files for exploratory and graphical data analysis
5-years of experience solving business and research problems using statistical methods
5-years of experience utilizing machine learning, artificial intelligence techniques in R and Python to solve business problems
8-years experience in using Python and R to prototype and implement data-driven solutions
4-years of analytics expertise in creating workflows with business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI
4-years of experience integrating various data sources including Google Analytics to Power BI to collect, transform, model, analyze and visualize data to boost decision making
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
6
6
Languages
Work History
Data Scientist
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi ARAMCO)
Dhahran, Eastern Province
05.2017 - Current
Data Role
Provided comprehensive analysis and recommend solutions to address complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources and applied advanced analytical methods to assess factors impacting growth and profitability across product and service offerings.
Consulted regularly with internal customers on application development project status, new project proposals and software-related technical issues.
Researched, designed and implemented scalable applications for data extraction, analysis, retrieval and indexing.
Built SQL and NoSQL databases and table structures following standard architecture methodology for web applications.
Work directly with clients to provide ad-hoc analyses and reporting including post-campaign and weekly/monthly reports; Retrieve data through SQL database and Google Analytics
Utilized R and Power BI to create visualizations to identify trends in data; Assemble presentations and dashboards to present findings to clients
Leverage unsupervised and supervised machine learning models for consumer profiling, and customer loyalty using clustering, logistic regression, random forests, etc.
Tools: R, Python, SQL, MS Excel, PostgreSQL, Python, Power BI
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Institute of Physics, RWTH University
Aachen, Germany (DEU)
08.2016 - 05.2017
Performed theoretical calculations in the following areas:
Created SQL database to store data related to different NEGF-DFT simulations; thus, improving data management process by 50%.
Performed detailed analysis using statistics and physics principles to explain spin transport via exotic defects in graphene for battery applications.
Performed quantum simulations on phase change materials
Tools: SQL, Python, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Latex
Doctoral Candidate
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
05.2011 - 06.2016
Organized data in SQL database for internal tracking which improved efficiency.
Used Python and R to interact with SQL database
Utilized Visualization techniques embedded in Python and R
Performed in-depth statistical analysis
Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
Tools: SQL, Python, R, Bash Scripting, C++, MS SQL Server, MS PowerPoint
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Texas A & M at Qatar
Doha, Qatar
01.2016 - 05.2016
Performed detailed statistical analysis using various concepts such as correlations, trend analysis, hypothesis tests, and regression models.
Develop and maintained SQL database housing different elementary properties of graphene based defects. This warehousing process improved efficiency by about 30%.
Performed detailed statistical analysis utilizing principles of physics to explain spin transport via exotic defects in graphene for battery applications.
Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
Tools: SQL, Python, Bash Scripting, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Latex
Visiting Research Scholar
School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
08.2011 - 10.2011
Data management techniques to improve efficiency
Quantum simulations of organic molecules for properties such as switching in organic molecules, diode effects in organic molecules etc.
Implemented perturbative constrainDFT in first principles code.
Provided detailed understanding of effect of current induced forces on nanomaterials such as CNTs and graphenes
Published six articles as result of collaboration
Assistant Lecturer
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria
12.2009 - 05.2011
Utilized MATLAB & Fortran to write first principles code to evaluate properties related to thermodynamic variables.
Utilized SPSS to perform statistical analysis of students' records.
Taught Method of theoretical Physics, and Solid State Physics 1 to students in their penultimate year in Department of Physics, UNN.
Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
Reviewed teaching activities and identified and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
Graduate Student Research Assistant
African University of Science and Technology
Abuja, Nigeria
06.2008 - 12.2009
Found insights via utilizing visualization of large data set generated during simulations
Performed Monte Carlo Simulations on 2-D materials
Prepared proposals and applications to external bodies for funding and contractual purposes.
Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
Visiting Research Scholar
The Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics
Trieste, Italy
09.2009 - 11.2009
Performed over 200 statistical analyses such as correlations, trend analysis, hypothesis tests, ANOVA, regression, using bash, Python, R, and MS Excel on experimental data
Developed predictive model to determine most suitable adsorbent energetic site; thus, forecasting catalytic adsorption sites on Pt surfaces.
Research Assistant
National Centre for Energy Research and Development, UNN
Nsukka, Nigeria
02.2008 - 04.2008
Queried SQL database for data related to photovoltaic performance
Provided insights on performance of certain photovoltaic cells via quantitative data and qualitative data.
Conducted research on ways to improve photovoltaic cells.
Presented PowerPoint presentation to team lead scientist.
Education
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
International University of Ban Hoff
Germany
01.2021 - Current
Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering
King Abdullah University of Science And Technology
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
05.2011 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Theoretical Physics
African University of Science And Technology
Abuja, Nigeria
06.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Physics & Astronomy (1st Class Hons)
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria
09.2001 - 01.2006
Skills
Data Wrangling and Modeling: R, Python, MS Excel, Power BI
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Certification
6.86X: Machine Learning with Python-From Linear Models to Deep Learning
Software
RStudio & R
MS Excel
Power BI
Tableau
Google Data Studio
Linux
Python
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of several departments and teams in the development of effective reporting system using R.
Documented and resolved related to needs of business lines in terms of training requirements for highly specialized fields which led to Optimization of courses saving 30% of training time.
Used R and Python based solutions for effective reporting and tracking of projects.
Published several high impact scientific articles.
Timeline
ATD: Evaluating Learning Impact Certificate
10-2021
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
International University of Ban Hoff
01.2021 - Current
6.86X: Machine Learning with Python-From Linear Models to Deep Learning
12-2020
Data Scientist
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi ARAMCO)
05.2017 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Institute of Physics, RWTH University
08.2016 - 05.2017
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Texas A & M at Qatar
01.2016 - 05.2016
Visiting Research Scholar
School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin
08.2011 - 10.2011
Doctoral Candidate
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
05.2011 - 06.2016
Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering
King Abdullah University of Science And Technology
05.2011 - 06.2016
Assistant Lecturer
University of Nigeria
12.2009 - 05.2011
Visiting Research Scholar
The Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics
09.2009 - 11.2009
Graduate Student Research Assistant
African University of Science and Technology
06.2008 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Theoretical Physics
African University of Science And Technology
06.2008 - 12.2009
Research Assistant
National Centre for Energy Research and Development, UNN
02.2008 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Physics & Astronomy (1st Class Hons)
University of Nigeria
09.2001 - 01.2006
Business Acumen
Ability to provide detailed analysis that enhance business decision making
Ability to identify and prioritizes business opportunities for enhancement via analytics
Working with management and team to define and allocate resources for analytic projects
Dashboarding - monitoring and communicating key performance metrics to stakeholders
Reporting - using R (Knitr), Python, Tableau amongst others to provide executive reports and analysis
Writing effective technical reports and Statement of Work (SOW)
Executing other key strategic portfolio initiatives
Publications
List of publication can be found in Google scholar (see link)