Key accomplishments
- Constructed a credit risk and credit card fraud detection model using an XGBoost classifier to assess the probability of loan repayment, resulting in 40% decrease in defaults, slashing fraudulent transactions by 70%, and lowering costs associated with managing chargebacks.
- Created a mortgage calculation model using RandomForest regressor, enabling potential customers to estimate their mortgage amount.
- Boosted operational productivity by 35% via creation of machine learning solutions.
- Fortified Barclays’ security measures by developing and rolling-out sophisticated models for credit card fraud detection, risk categorization, and loan approval.
- Designed a real-time data streaming solution using AWS Kinesis to efficiently handle and process high-volume credit card transactions for a fraud detection system, ensuring scalability and robust data management
- Achieved 80% reduction in wastages and boosted revenue by designing and implementing seven forecasting models for different Roban stores across multiple regions.
- Conceptualized and developed a Streamlit-based user interface, empowering demand planning team with batch prediction capabilities from cloud-deployed models.
Role 1
Machine learning engineer
Role 2
Data scientist
Test Score
AI, Machine learning, Data Science
100%
Unspecified
Any
Lead
Canada
Any
NA
Remote
$150,000.00 / Annual
Education
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September 6 2021 - Present
Capitol Technology University - Laurel, MD
Ph.D. - Business Analytics and Data Science
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June 6 2018 - June 25 2021
Western Governors University - Millcreek, UT
Bachelor of Science - Data Management/Data Analytics |
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September 11 2005 - December 8 2006
Robert Gordon University - Scotland
Master of Science - Oil and Gas Engineering
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September 15 1997 - December 21 2001
Nnamdi Azikiwe University - Awka
Geological Sciences
Experience
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August 20 2020 - Present
Roban Stores
Consultant Machine Learning Specialist
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April 15 2015 - February 20 2020
Barclays Bank
Lead Data Scientist
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February 10 2010 - March 30 2015
Tesco Corporation
Data Scientist
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November 20 2006 - February 5 2010
Fugro Data Solutions
Oracle SQL Developer
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August 10 2003 - July 3 2005
Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Data Analyst
Languages
English
