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Kingsley Ofoegbu

Reston,VA

Summary

Highly experienced data scientist that works with large datasets, breaking down information, creating meaningful and actionable insights, and applying interpretations to complex business concerns. Proficient in distribution, predictive, and hypothetical modeling. Excellent in communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Proficient in Python, R, and SQL, and have experience working with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Data Scientist

Confluent
Washington, DC
04.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with teams cross-functionally to design and execute A/B tests to optimize web app usage and increase user engagement by 15%.
  • Developed and deployed data pipelines to client systems on AWS using Kafka to support real-time data processing, model training, analysis and deployment.
  • Built compelling data stories and visualizations to influence decision makers.
  • Identified data anomalies and worked with business units to perform root cause analysis and resolve issues.

Data Scientist

Ulti Blob Inc
Denver, CO
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Analyzed data from 70000 quarterly active users and used outputs to guide marketing strategies, thereby increasing user engagement by 35% and causing a 25% decrease in drop-off rates.
  • Developed a recommendation system using collaborative filtering to improve product recommendations, resulting in a 12% increase in sales.
  • Created data visualizations using Power BI to communicate actionable insights to clients.
  • Built and optimized adequate machine learning models to detect fraud, resulting in a 30% reduction in fraudulent activities.

Data Scientist

UACN Property Development Company, UPDC
Lagos Island, Lagos
11.2017 - 10.2020
  • Built a reliable price-demand machine learning model that was used to not only determine but also optimize the price of houses in a new area and maximize revenue and sales of company property by 8%.
  • Worked cross-functionally to design and implement data-driven marketing campaigns, resulting in a 6% increase in customer acquisition.
  • Led the transition to paperless practice by implementing an electronic storage system; this reduced labor costs by 11% and office overhead by 5%.
  • Transform data into actionable insights through strong storytelling using tableau with data designed for executive-level audiences by connecting the dots across channels through data to provide a holistic view of marketing efforts.

Education

Master of Science - Data Science

American University
Washington, DC
12.2021

Skills

  • Statistical Modelling
  • Data Wrangling and Cleaning
  • Database Management and ETL Mapping
  • Deep Learning
  • Optimization techniques
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Data Visualization and Storytelling
  • Machine learning

Technical Proficiencies

Languages: R, SQL, Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Apache Kafka, Hadoop   Data Exploring: Tableau, Looker, PowerBI  Packages:Tidyverse, Pandas, NumPy, RShiny, OpenCV, TensorFlow, Ansible, Terraform  Cloud Computing: AWS, GCP  Certifications: Diploma in Big Data and Data Analytics (2018).

Timeline

Data Scientist

Confluent
04.2022 - Current

Data Scientist

Ulti Blob Inc
11.2020 - 03.2022

Data Scientist

UACN Property Development Company, UPDC
11.2017 - 10.2020

Master of Science - Data Science

American University
Kingsley Ofoegbu