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Collins Ugwuozor

@collinsugwuozor

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Versatile Data Scientist with expertise in Statistical analysis and Financial Engineering.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a data scientist with a strong academic background, holding an MSc in Geophysics and a Master’s in Financial Engineering. My Microsoft Certification as an Azure Data Scientist complements my practical experience in leveraging data-driven insights to optimize business processes. I have successfully held key positions at Global Energy Company, GEC Energy Solutions, and Veegil, where I utilized my skills in Python, SQL, and various data science libraries to drive impactful results.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups. At Veegil Technologies, I spearheaded the development of software solutions that enhanced application features by 30% and improved user engagement significantly. My commitment to continuous improvement is evident in my proactive approach to creating new processes and optimizing workflows, resulting in increased team productivity and customer satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Team Lead

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Veegil Technologies

Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)

Collaborated with app development teams, UI/UX designers, and product managers to deliver effective software solutions, leading to successful CMS completion and within budget. Coordinated software application testing to ensure responsiveness, performance, and efficiency, contributing to a 30% decrease in customer-reported issues. Managed technical documentation and version control on platforms lik

App Development UI UX Design Product Management Software Testing Technical Documentation Version Control Gitlab Workflow Optimization

Data Scientist

Veegil

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Developed and deployed Large Language Models (LLMs) for fact verification and chatbot interactions, and built a curative algorithm to populate user feeds, increasing user engagement and retention by 30%. Gathered and pre-processed large datasets using web scraping tools like Beautiful Soup and Pandas, and conducted in-depth exploratory data analysis using Python. Created interactive and static vis

Large Language Models Machine Learning Data Collection Data Cleaning Pandas Web Scraping Python Data Visualization Matplotlib SeaBorn Power BI

Junior Data Scientist

GEC Energy Solutions

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Analyzed data in Excel and utilized SQL queries to optimize sample location tracking and extract relevant data, improving database management efficiency by 10%. Developed and maintained a comprehensive data dictionary and collaborated on data quality checks, resulting in a 30% reduction in data errors. Designed data validation techniques and pipelines, and developed robust Python code for complex

Data Analysis Excel SQL Data Quality Data Validation Python Power BI

Geoscientist

Global Energy Company Limited

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Conducted research and analysis in nannofossil biostratigraphy, analyzing over 50 wells in the Niger Delta for major oil clients. Authored over 50 technical reports on high-resolution biostratigraphic and sequence stratigraphy analyses, integrating seismic, biostratigraphic, and well log data. Provided technical geoscience support and mentorship, effectively addressing complex geological problems.

Nannofossil Biostratigraphy Nannofossil Interpretation Well Site Biostratigraphy Tech Reporting Data Integration Well Log Data Geosciences

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Worldquant University

MSc. Data Science in Finance, Data Science in Finance

Grade: 90 out of 100 (Excellent)

Graduated with a CPA of 90 out of 100 (Excellent). Focused on the application of data science principles within the financial sector.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

BSc. Geology, Geology

Grade: 3.4 out of 5.0 (2.2)

Graduated with a CGPA of 3.4 out of 5.0 (2.2). Focused on fundamental geological principles and their applications.

Worldquant University

Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning

Grade: Honours

Graduated with Honours, focusing on advanced statistical methods and machine learning algorithms. Gained expertise in data analysis and predictive modeling.