Kofi Siriboe
@kofisiriboe
Data scientist passionate about transforming data into actionable insights.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated data scientist with a strong foundation in statistics and data analysis, holding an MSc in Data Science and Analytics from Brunel University. My academic journey has equipped me with essential skills in data visualization, machine learning, and SQL, enabling me to tackle complex data challenges effectively.
In my current role as an Operational Researcher at the Department of Health and Social Care, I have automated drug tariff price calculations, significantly improving efficiency. My previous experiences as a Teaching and Research Assistant and a Data Analyst Intern have honed my ability to communicate insights clearly to diverse stakeholders, ensuring that data-driven decisions are made effectively.
I am passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and continuously seek opportunities to enhance my skills in data analysis and visualization. My projects, including customer segmentation and market campaign analysis, showcase my ability to apply advanced analytical techniques to real-world problems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operational Researcher
Department of Health and Social Care
Oct 2024 - Present (8 months)
Received an award for independently evaluating drug tariff calculation documentation and taking over the process. Automated drug tariff price calculations from Excel to R, saving significant quarterly work time. Updated and queried data using SQL and communicated insights to diverse stakeholders.
Mathematics Supply Teacher
GSL Education
Sep 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Established strong working relationships with staff and addressed student queries effectively. Communicated clearly with staff and students, conveying instructions and expectations. Applied Microsoft Office suite frequently for administrative and teaching tasks.
Teaching and Research Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 (11 months)
Designed and executed research projects, leveraging interdisciplinary skills for data gathering, cleaning, and analysis. Implemented comprehensive machine learning models, significantly increasing prediction accuracy. Communicated research findings clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.
Data Analyst Intern
Ghana Revenue Authority
May 2019 - Sep 2019 (4 months)
Conducted data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in tax and revenue data. Used historical financial data to build predictive models for forecasting revenue collection trends. Assisted in monitoring tax regulation compliance through data analysis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brunel University
MSc, Data Science and Analytics
2022 - 2023
Focused on key modules such as Data Visualization with Tableau and Power BI, High Performance Computational Infrastructures, and SQL. Gained expertise in Quantitative Data Analysis and Machine Learning. Studied SAS, Python, and R for Data Analysis, alongside Critical Analysis of Modern Data.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
BSc, Statistics
2017 - 2021
Studied key modules including Survival Analysis, Project Management, and Research Methods. Gained knowledge in Bayesian Statistics and Mathematical Finance. Focused on Multivariate Data Analysis.
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