My Journey to Data Science

My passion for data drives me to work on personal projects involving exploratory analysis and predictive modeling using public datasets. I was introduced to the field of Data Science by a chance encounter in 2018, where I learned about the role and its requirements. My inquisitive nature led me to make a significant discovery through exploratory analysis in 2016, where I discovered estimated $7 million in support for the Apple Recycling Group as a consultant. Here are a few key milestones in my journey.

As a consultant, I supported over 38 major global companies in the Silicon Valley region and universities such as UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects and deliverables. One particularly notable project was my support for the Apple Recycling Group in Sunnyvale, California, where I analyzed their internal historical data and uncovered a surprising trend. Through follow-up with our APAC team, an estimated $7 million worth of products were not being reported. This major discovery led to a collaboration with a software developer to create a custom application, utilizing the advanced and micro functions I developed, to uncover the previously undiscovered products.

During my tenure at Bio-Rad Laboratories from 2017 to 2021, I was able to save over $300k by developing effective tools to track operational costs and regulatory fees.

I served as the elected Financial Secretary for the Owerri Cultural Association, a non-profit organization, from 2018 to 2023. During my tenure, I increased revenue collection by over 240% within 6 months by implementing a robust financial management system, which also reduced my workload by 45%.

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