Oluwagbemiga Ajayi
@oluwagbemigaajayi
Data scientist and lecturer passionate about data-driven decision making.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated data scientist and lecturer with a strong background in information systems and data analytics. My journey has taken me through various roles, including my current position as a lecturer at Morgan State University, where I provide instruction on critical courses such as Data Wrangling with R and Data Analytics. My passion for teaching is matched by my commitment to fostering a data-driven mindset among students.
Previously, I worked as a Business Intelligence Engineer at Amazon Web Services, where I designed and developed an internal dashboard that significantly improved user experience and engagement. My research at the UMB Center for Real-time Distributed Sensing and Autonomy focused on enhancing cyber-attack detection systems, showcasing my ability to merge academic research with practical applications. I have published several peer-reviewed articles, contributing to the field of data science and machine learning.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lecturer
Morgan State University
Aug 2024 - Present (9 months)
Providing instruction to undergraduate and graduate students on Information Systems courses including Data Wrangling with R, Data Analytics: Data Visualization & Storytelling, Management Information Systems, and Digital Literacy & Application Software.
Business Intelligence Engineer
Amazon Web Services
Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)
Collaborated with security specialists on AWS Security Services GTM team to design and develop Amazon CUE, an internal dashboard for security health insights. Developed metrics for evaluating customer adoption of AWS security services and optimized SQL queries for improved user experience.
RA Data Scientist
UMB Center for Real-time Distributed Sensing and Autonomy
Aug 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Researched knowledge transfer-based approaches for improved cyber-attack detection in intrusion detection systems. Developed models using RNN, CNN, and DNN in Google Colab and Amazon SageMaker environments.
Research Data Manager
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Aug 2018 - Sep 2022 (4 years 1 month)
Collaborated with teams to design research plans and conducted machine learning analyses on diabetes datasets. Developed a Poisson Regression model to assess mortality risk associated with COVID-19 in individuals with diabetes.
Business Intelligence Engineer Intern
Amazon Web Services
May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)
Designed a rule-based solution to automate the AWS Managed Services Technical Validation process. Created a QuickSight dashboard to identify common qualifying requirements for potential customers.
Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Jan 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 5 months)
Graded homework and exams, held office hours for Data Analytics in Cybersecurity, Programming in C++, and Introduction to Computer-Based Systems courses. Assisted in teaching select topics.
Data Analyst
UMES Center for Access & Academic Success
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Curated data from student support activities and conducted product analysis to measure the impact of services on student performance using Excel.
System Engineer-Consultant I
Hartford Green Consulting
Jan 2016 - Aug 2016 (7 months)
Led software analysis and design efforts, resulting in a significant reduction in development time. Provided training sessions on database design and programming.
System Engineer-Junior Consultant
Hartford Green Consulting
Apr 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 9 months)
Developed the EnPeople HCM/payroll system and supported the EnPower Pension Administration system using the .NET platform. Conducted use case tests and end-user training.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Maryland Baltimore County
PhD, Information Systems
2018 - 2022
Completed a PhD in Information Systems with a focus on Data Science, engaging in advanced research and coursework to enhance knowledge in data analytics and systems management.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
MS, Applied Computer Science
2016 - 2017
Pursued a Master of Science in Applied Computer Science, focusing on practical applications of computer science principles and methodologies.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
BTech, Mechanical Engineering
2005 - 2010
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in engineering principles and practices.
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