Paul Emakpor

Data Scientist || AI/ML Engineer
Abuja, NG.

About

Highly analytical Machine Learning-focused Data Scientist with proven experience in developing and optimizing ML and NLP-driven solutions for complex business challenges. Proficient in Python, Scikit-learn, and SQL, I excel at transforming intricate datasets into actionable insights, driving strategic business decision-making and enhancing operational efficiency. My expertise spans data preprocessing, feature engineering, model development, and performance evaluation, consistently delivering impactful results across diverse applications.

Work

Future Interns
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Machine Learning Intern

Remote, N/A, N/A

Summary

Orchestrated the development and optimization of machine learning and NLP-driven solutions, translating complex data into actionable insights for business applications.

Highlights

Engineered a sales forecasting model using historical time-series data and advanced lag features, significantly improving prediction accuracy for demand planning.

Developed an NLP-based support ticket classification system, implementing text preprocessing and vectorization techniques to automate issue categorization.

Designed a resume screening system utilizing TF-IDF vectorization and cosine similarity to rank candidates based on semantic relevance to job descriptions.

Built end-to-end machine learning pipelines, encompassing data cleaning, feature engineering, model training, validation, and evaluation for robust deployment.

Conducted comprehensive model performance assessments, employing appropriate evaluation metrics and iterative refinement to optimize solution effectiveness.

FirstClass Support Services
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Data Analyst

Remote, N/A, N/A

Summary

Executed data analysis and visualization initiatives to monitor key performance indicators, identify trends in customer behavior, and streamline reporting workflows.

Highlights

Developed interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and business performance metrics, enhancing data accessibility for stakeholders.

Performed exploratory data analysis on telemarketing datasets, identifying critical patterns in customer behavior, conversion rates, and engagement trends to inform strategic decisions.

Integrated and transformed multi-source datasets using SQL, ensuring data consistency and readiness for robust analysis and reporting.

Applied data segmentation techniques to optimize targeting strategies and campaign performance, leading to more effective marketing initiatives.

Streamlined reporting workflows, significantly improving efficiency in data processing and insight generation for timely business intelligence.

Education

University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Mathematics and Statistics (Applied Mathematics)

Languages

English

Certificates

Associate AI Engineer for Data Scientists

Issued By

DataCamp

Associate Data Scientist

Issued By

DataCamp

Data Science and Machine Learning

Issued By

3MTT/DeepTech

Data Science

Issued By

Seedbuilders Innovation Hub

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Issued By

Google

Skills

Programming

Python, SQL.

Machine Learning

Scikit-learn, Model Selection, Hyperparameter Tuning (GridSearchCV), Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation.

Natural Language Processing

TF-IDF, Text Vectorization, Cosine Similarity, Tokenization, Text Cleaning.

Data Analysis & Visualization

Pandas, Matplotlib, Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel.

Tools & Platforms

WEKA, Jupyter Notebook.

Core Concepts

Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence.

Computer Vision
Deep Learning

Projects

Diabetes Prediction Model

Summary

Developed and evaluated classification models to predict diabetes risk using healthcare data, focusing on optimal performance and robust validation.

Kidney Cancer Prediction Model

Summary

Developed and assessed predictive models for early detection of kidney cancer using patient datasets, applying advanced data science techniques.

British Airways Data Science Simulation

Summary

Completed a simulation focusing on the critical role of data science in British Airways' success and customer behavior analysis.

BCG Data Science Simulation

Summary

Completed a customer churn analysis simulation for XYZ Analytics, demonstrating advanced data analytics skills and strategic investigation.

Tata Data Visualization Simulation

Summary

Participated in a job simulation focused on empowering business with effective insights through data visualization for Tata Consultancy Services.

Lloyds Banking Group Data Science Simulation

Summary

Completed a job simulation focused on customer churn prediction for the Data Science & Analytics team at Lloyds Banking Group.

Deloitte Data Analytics Simulation

Summary

Participated in a job simulation advising a hypothetical social media client as a Data Analyst at Deloitte, focusing on data analytics.

Accenture Data Analytics and Visualization Simulation

Summary

Engaged in a job simulation advising a hypothetical social media client as a Data Analyst at Accenture, focusing on data analytics and visualization.