UTHMAN ABIOLA KAREEM

Data Scientist
Arlington, 76013, Arlington, US.

About

Uthman Abiola Kareem is a highly analytical Data Scientist with a robust background in Operations Research, Machine Learning, and Optimization. Adept at developing predictive models and mathematical optimization solutions, he excels in transforming complex data into strategic insights. With expertise in deploying scalable machine learning solutions, Uthman is passionate about driving data-driven decision-making to achieve significant operational efficiencies and solve critical real-world challenges.

Work

University of Texas at Arlington
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Graduate Research Assistant

Arlington, TX, US

Summary

Led advanced research in water distribution network resilience, developing and applying complex models to enhance decision-making and optimize performance.

Highlights

Designed statistical models to simulate water network earthquake disruptions, optimizing experimental design for critical infrastructure resilience.

Applied Classification and Regression Tree models to accurately identify critical pipe vulnerabilities, enhancing water network resilience.

Engineered a surrogate mathematical optimization model, leveraging Gurobi to achieve a 62% reduction in algorithm run-time for water network maintenance decision-making.

Constructed predictive models in Python and R, providing data-driven insights to analyze and improve water distribution network performance.

Shakar Global Ventures
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Operations Manager

Summary

Managed operations and optimized logistics, leveraging data-driven strategies to significantly reduce costs and enhance customer engagement.

Highlights

Developed and implemented shipment optimization models, achieving a 23% reduction in distribution costs.

Directed A/B testing initiatives to refine customer engagement strategies, boosting quality performance rates by an average of 15% annually.

Utilized deep learning models (PyTorch) for accurate production volume forecasting, resulting in an 18% reduction in inventory waste.

Created real-time data visualization dashboards using Power BI, empowering data-driven decision-making across operations.

Education

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX, United States of America

Ph.D.

Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering

Grade: 3.92/4.0

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Industrial and Production Engineering

Grade: 3.52/4.0

Awards

Member, OMEGA RHO International Honor Society

Awarded By

OMEGA RHO International Honor Society for Operations Research & Management Science

Recognized for excellence and academic achievement in Operations Research & Management Science.

Publications

A Two-Stage Stochastic Programming Approach for Enhancing Seismic Resilience of Water Pipe Network

Published by

CAIE Journal

Summary

Research exploring advanced stochastic programming for improving critical infrastructure resilience in water pipe networks.

Water Pipes Rehabilitation Using Risk-based Methods for Enhancing Resilience

Published by

INFORMS Conference

Summary

Investigative study on risk-based methodologies for enhancing the resilience of water pipe networks, presented at the INFORMS Conference.

Analysis of Stock Market Performance During Election Years Using Differential Entropy

Published by

INFORMS Conference

Summary

Analysis of stock market trends during election cycles using differential entropy for pattern identification, presented at the INFORMS Conference.

Certificates

Microsoft AZ-900 Certified

Issued By

Microsoft

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Issued By

Credly

Skills

Programming & Data Engineering

Python, SQL, R, AWS, GAMS, ETL, Data Pipelines.

Machine Learning & Predictive Modeling

XGBoost, Random Forest, Neural Networks, SVM, Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, NLP, TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Optimization & Operations Research

CPLEX, Gurobi, AMPL, Pyomo, Dynamic Programming, Mathematical Modeling.

Data Visualization

Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn.

Software & Tools

Simio, Witness, Excel Solver, MATLAB, SPSS, SAS.

Soft Skills

Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Communication, Collaboration.

Cloud & AI Platforms

AWS VPC Creation, Generative AI.

Interests

Professional Affiliations

Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer (IEEE), Social Media Manager, INFORMS UTA Chapter.

Projects

Air Cargo Capacity Optimization

Summary

Developed a dynamic optimization model to enhance air cargo logistics efficiency.

Customer Segmentation

Summary

Applied advanced clustering algorithms to segment customer data for improved personalization strategies.

Hospital Readmission Prediction

Summary

Built a predictive model to forecast patient readmission rates, improving healthcare operational planning.

Customer Sentiment Analysis

Summary

Applied a sophisticated machine learning model to analyze customer feedback and derive actionable insights.