Nwobodo Ifeanyichukwu Victor

Lagos, Nigeria. +234 8161799885. [email protected] LinkedIn Portfolio

Summary

Highly motivated first-class economics graduate with a solid foundation in statistical analysis, econometric modeling, machine
learning, deep learning, and research methodologies. I seek a challenging position in data science to apply my analytical skills to
contribute to driving data-informed decision-making and creating data-powered products.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ECONOMICS ( FI RS T CL A SS HO NOR S) - University of Nigeria No v e mb er 20 22

Fin a l Y ear Th es i s:

Skills

• Programming Languages: Python, SQL • Deep Learning: Fastai, Computer Vision, Natural
• Data Analysis: Pandas, Hypothesis testing, A/B Language Processing
testing, Time Series Analysis, Experiment Design • Statistical Analysis: Excel, Google Sheets, Eviews,
• Data Visualization: Powerbi, Tableau Stata, SPSS
• Machine Learning: Regression, Classification, • Analytics Engineering: Data Build Tool (DBT)
Clustering, Causal Machine Inference • Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
Work Experience

DATA SCIENTIST – Octave Incorporations August 2023 - Present

 Spearheaded and directed pivotal machine learning initiatives as a core member of the Melody AI development
team, contributing to the creation of a revolutionary no-code data analytics and machine learning product.
 Collaborated in the development of user-friendly interfaces and dashboards within Melody AI, making complex
data analytics and machine learning accessible to a broader audience.
 Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to interpret business needs, develop comprehensive project
strategies, and deliver data-driven solutions that empower rapid business growth.
 Leveraged advanced statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and deep learning techniques to extract actionable
insights from complex datasets, resulting in optimized decision-making processes for clients.
ACADEMIC CONSULTANT AND SUPPORT- Freelance March 2022 - Present
 Provided comprehensive guidance and support to over 60 students undertaking academic projects, thesis, and
dissertations, ensuring adherence to ethical practices and maintaining strict confidentiality.
 Offered personalized feedback, recommendations, and resources to facilitate the successful completion of
academic projects contributing to the academic growth and success of students in their respective areas of study
with 90% of the students earning a distinction in their research related courses.
 Assisted individuals with research design, data analysis, literature review, and academic writing, offering valuable
insights and expertise to enhance the quality and rigor of the work
,JUNIOR MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST - Cosy & Agbo Investment Limited March 2020 - October
2020
 Conducted in-depth market research on consumer preferences and purchase behavior in the industry, analyzing
data from over 1,000 survey responses.
 Utilized Excel and Stata to analyze survey data, identifying key market trends and producing comprehensive
reports with actionable insights.
 Created interactive dashboards using Tableau, streamlining data visualization and reporting processes and saving
10 hours of reporting time for employees.
 Presented research findings to clients, effectively communicating complex data through visually appealing charts
and graphs.
Projects
NETWORK ANALYSIS OF SAN FRANCISCO BIKE-SHARE STATIONS - Personal Project May 2023
 Utilized SQL to extract data from 3 different related tables from San-Francisco bike-share databases using JOIN.
 Leveraged Python to perform a comprehensive network analysis of San Francisco's bike-share stations with the objective of optimizing
operations.
 Utilized graph theory and community detection algorithms to identify key stations and evaluate network connectivity.
 Generated actionable insights that informed critical decisions related to station placement, bike redistribution strategies, and overall
system efficiency enhancements.
 Achieved a silver medal on Kaggle with over 34 upvotes within 2 months, showcasing the effectiveness and popularity of the
notebook.
INTERACTIVE DASHBOARD: ASSESSING THE ALIGNMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND JOB MARKET PREPAREDNESS IN NIGERIA -
Personal Project May 2023
 Utilized Stutern's Nigeria Graduate Survey (2018) data to develop an interactive dashboard using Tableau to showcase the
top universities and courses in Nigeria and investigate the preparedness of respondents for further education and
employment.
 Incorporated visually appealing bar charts, pie chart and timeline plot to represent dominant universities, courses and jobs in
the labor markets and the alignment between educational preparation and further education goals/employment.
 Implemented interactive features such as filters and tooltips to allow users to explore the data and gain deeper insights.
 Received positive feedback on the usability and usefulness of the dashboard from educators, students, and job seekers.
GOODREADS BOOK RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM - Personal Project May 2023
 Leveraged the Fastai library to developed a collaborative filtering-based recommendation system using probability matrix
factorization techniques
 Conducted comprehensive data exploration and analysis to gain insights into user preferences and reading patterns.
 Implemented data visualization using Plotly, Pandas, and Matplotlib to visualize key trends and patterns in the dataset.
 Deployed the recommendation system, allowing users to receive personalized book recommendations based on their
reading history and preferences.
 Achieved a silver medal on Kaggle with over 28 votes within 2 months, showcasing the effectiveness and popularity of the
recommendation system notebook.
EMPLOYEE PROMOTION PREDICTION USING MACHINE LEARNING - Personal Project November 2022
 Analyzed employee data to identify factors influencing promotion outcomes.
 Developed a predictive model using machine learning algorithms.
 Provided actionable insights to improve the promotion process and increase employee satisfaction.
 Identified significant predictors of employee promotion and generated insights on potential biases in the promotion process
by analyzing the impact of gender and age on promotion outcomes.
 Employed python, scikit-learn, pandas, plotly express and shap for data manipulation, model development, and result
visualization.
 Achieved a medal on Kaggle with over 25 votes within 2 months.
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WEATHER AND STOCK PRICE VARIATION IN NIGERIA
Academic Project November 2022
 Explored the intriguing field of behavioral economics by investigating the relationship between weather patterns and stock
price variations in Nigeria.
 Conducted extensive research and collected relevant data to analyze the impact of weather conditions on stock market
dynamics.
 Utilized statistical analysis techniques and econometric modeling to identify potential behavioral biases and patterns among
market participants.
 Presented findings in a comprehensive research paper, highlighting the significance of weather factors in understanding stock
market behavior.
 Developed a deep understanding of behavioral economics concepts and applied them to real-world financial data,
demonstrating critical thinking and analytical skills.
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)® - International Institute of Project and Safety Mangement (IIPSM)
2024
Financial Analysis with Python - Udemy
2024
Tableau Essential Training - Simplilearn
2023
Learning SQL Programming - National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), Linkedin Learning
2023
Learning Excel: Data Analysis – National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), Linkedin Learning
2023
Data Analysis with Python – International Business Machine (IBM)
2022
Excel: Economic Analysis and Data Analytics – Project Management Institute (PMI), International Institute of Business Analysis,
Linkedin Learning
2022
Non-Technical Skills of Effective Data Scientists – LinkedIn Learning
2022
Python for Data Science - International Business Machine (IBM)
2022

Organizations and Membership

Digital Explorers II
‘024 Fellow
2024
International Institute of Project and Safety Mangement (IIPSM)
Associate Member
2024
Data Science Network
AI+ Members