Loza Mengistu
College Park,MD
Summary
Experienced Data Scientist with dual degrees in Management information Systems and Accounting, completed by a Master’s in Data Science. With over 5 years of expertise. Proficient in managing large datasets, simplifying information’s, and applying diverse modeling techniques for operations enhancements. Blend analytical rigor with financial acumen for effective problem-solving in distribution, predictive and hypothetical modeling.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DATA SCIENTIST
Contractor
Washington
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Hold active security clearance, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with government regulations regarding sensitive financial data
- Demonstrate expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) to ensure data integrity and compliance with government standards
- Implement robust data governance practices, including data classification and access controls, to uphold privacy standards and ensure the secure handling of financial data in accordance with government regulations.
DATA ANALYST
Belkin
Los Angeles, CA
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Utilized Python and R for credit risk assessment
- Implemented time series analysis to forecast financial market trends
- Experience in conducting exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies within datasets, utilizing statistical methods and visualization tools.
DATA ANALYST
Vegamour
Los Angeles, CA
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed dashboards with Tableau to monitor key performance indicators
- Gathered requirements from stakeholders to design data models and reports
- Leveraged SQL queries to extract, transform and load data into databases
- Designed automated ETL processes for efficient data extraction, transformation loading to improve accuracy and reliability of reporting systems.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science and Data Analytics
University of Maryland - College Park
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems and Accounting
California State University - Chico
Skills
- Python, R, HTML, Java
- Windows, Linux
- Statistical Analysis
- Deep learning
- Machine Learning
- Database Management
- NoSQL Databases
- Python Programming
- Data screening
- Data Security
Certification
- Certified SQL Developer
- Statistics for Data Science
- Certified R programmer
- Certified NLP professional
Languages
- English, Native/ Bilingual
- Amharic, Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
DATA SCIENTIST
Contractor
05.2021 - 04.2024
DATA ANALYST
Belkin
04.2020 - 08.2021
DATA ANALYST
Vegamour
04.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Data Science and Data Analytics
University of Maryland - College Park
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems and Accounting
California State University - Chico