Toluwalase Taiwo

Junior Data Scientist
Lagos, NG.

About

Driven Junior Data Scientist with a unique Microbiology background, leveraging analytical rigor to solve complex challenges and drive social impact. Proficient in Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn), SQL, and Power BI for data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and predictive modeling. Adept at transforming raw data into actionable insights, demonstrated through projects like sentiment analysis and A/B testing, and committed to delivering data-driven solutions with clear communication.

Work

HackBio
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Python Intern – Data Science Focus

Remote, Global

Summary

Spearheaded data cleaning, exploratory analysis, and model development for diverse datasets, collaborating within an international team to significantly enhance data quality and project efficiency.

Highlights

Executed comprehensive data cleaning and transformation, followed by Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) using Matplotlib and Seaborn, to inform strategic analytical goals.

Developed and implemented foundational classification and regression models with Scikit-learn, providing data-driven insights for project objectives.

Collaborated effectively within a 6-member international team, improving data quality by 95% and reducing project turnaround time by 20% through optimized workflows.

Digital Literacy Group (NYSC)
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Community Engagement & Data Entry Analyst

Kwara, Kwara, Nigeria

Summary

Led data collection and analysis initiatives to understand digital tool adoption, translating insights into tailored content that significantly boosted community engagement and adoption rates.

Highlights

Directed community data collection from over 200 market vendors, extracting key insights on digital tool usage to inform strategic program development.

Analyzed adoption trends and user feedback to tailor content strategies, resulting in a 40% increase in engagement and a 35% boost in digital tool adoption.

Applied analytical findings to drive practical, measurable improvements in community digital literacy programs.

Africa Agility
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Data Science Bootcamp Participant

Summary

Engaged in a rigorous 6-month data science mentorship, developing advanced machine learning skills and contributing to a hackathon-winning project, while also leading impactful educational initiatives.

Highlights

Completed an intensive 6-month mentorship program in advanced machine learning and Python, applying skills to real-world project development.

Contributed to the hackathon-winning HireHer project, leveraging data science to address and mitigate hiring bias.

Co-led a successful tech webinar for over 70 participants, achieving a 90% reported improvement in career clarity among attendees.

Education

AltSchool Africa
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Program

Data Science

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Microbiology

Grade: 4.13/5.0

Certificates

Introducing Generative AI with AWS

Issued By

Udacity

AWS Educate Machine Learning Foundations

Issued By

AWS Web Services

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, SQL.

Data Analysis & Manipulation

Pandas, NumPy, Data Cleaning, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Scikit-learn (Regression, Classification).

Data Visualization

Matplotlib, Seaborn, Power BI, Excel.

Tools & Platforms

Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, Git, GitHub.

Soft Skills

Collaboration, Communication, Problem-solving, Attention to Detail, Data Storytelling.

Projects

Sentiment-Based A/B Testing on News Headlines

Summary

Investigated the impact of emotional tone in news headlines on user engagement through sentiment analysis and statistical A/B testing, utilizing real-time API data.

Health Spending vs. Life Expectancy Analysis

Summary

Explored and visualized the correlation between national health expenditures and life expectancy using the Seaborn healthexp dataset.