ALMOND OWOLABI

Data Scientist | Policy & Development Analytics Specialist
Abuja, NG.

About

Highly motivated Data Scientist with 4 years of experience specializing in leveraging advanced analytics, data visualization, and machine learning to drive impactful policy, governance, and development outcomes. Proven ability to design and optimize end-to-end data workflows, translate complex data into actionable insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program effectiveness and strategic decision-making in the social impact sector.

Work

StanforteEdge
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Data Analyst

Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

Summary

Managed the comprehensive data lifecycle for critical inclusion advocacy initiatives, ensuring data quality and translating complex findings into actionable insights for policy formulation.

Highlights

Oversaw the entire data lifecycle for the Access 360 Disability Data Centre, ensuring high-quality data collection, cleaning, and maintenance critical for inclusion advocacy in Nigeria.

Conducted in-depth exploratory data analysis, uncovering key patterns and insights that directly informed state-level inclusion rankings for the First State of State Disability Inclusion Report in Nigeria.

Collaborated effectively with research and program teams to transform analytical results into actionable recommendations, significantly impacting advocacy and policy formulation.

Developed intuitive dashboards and data visualizations, enhancing communication of complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Hacey
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Data Scientist

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led data science initiatives to design evidence-based inclusion modules and advocacy tools, significantly influencing program planning and health funding for marginalized communities.

Highlights

Designed and implemented an evidence-based inclusion module for the HACEY FEED program by conducting segmentation and statistical analysis of the EfinA 'Access to Financial Services in Nigeria' (A2F) dataset, specifically targeting women and girls.

Analyzed diverse community surveys to identify unmet health needs, creating data-driven advocacy tools that translated community feedback into actionable policy evidence.

Developed robust mobile data collection systems and interactive dashboards for low-resource settings, providing real-time insights crucial for decision-makers.

Optimized data pipelines using Python and SQL, improving model accuracy and reducing preprocessing time by 30%.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate community data into program planning and policy advocacy, directly influencing maternal and adolescent health funding across several states.

Education

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

B.SC

Quantity Surveying

Languages

English

Certificates

ELEMENTS OF DATA SCIENCE

Issued By

AMAZON WEB SERVICES

CERTIFIED DATA ANALYST SPECIALIZATION

Issued By

IBM

CERTIFIED DATA SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION

Issued By

IBM

CERTIFIED DATA ANALYST SPECIALIZATION

Issued By

Google

Skills

Data Analysis & Visualization

Data-Driven Decision Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Segmentation Analysis, Dashboard Design, Data Visualization, Reporting, IBM Watson, Tableau, Power BI.

Programming & Databases

Python Programming, SQL, Data Pipelines, Data Collection Systems, Model Accuracy Optimization.

Machine Learning & AI

Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling.

Project & Program Management

Data Lifecycle Management, Project Performance Enhancement, Program Planning, Cross-Team Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Time Management.

Policy & Advocacy

Policy & Development Analytics, Inclusion Advocacy, Policy Formulation, Evidence-Based Policy, Community Feedback Analysis, Research & Evaluation.

General Skills

Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Multitasking, Microsoft Excel, Data Governance, Impact Measurement.