Alex Quao
Accra
Summary
I am a confident and dynamic Data Scientist, budding Researcher, and dedicated Educator driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. My passion for Data Science, with a strong focus on Machine Learning, fuels my desire to address real-life challenges and contribute to the creation of a better world. Through my work, I aim to make a meaningful impact in Ghana, Africa, and beyond. I am a diligent and fast learner, always eager to embrace new challenges that allow me to harness my technical abilities in AI and Machine Learning to tackle real-life issues. My aim is to leverage technology to help shape a utopian version of our society, where innovation and progress improve lives and solve pressing global problems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DATA SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR
University of Ghana - Computer Science Professional Certification Program
01.2023 - Current
- Design and deliver comprehensive Data Science courses, blending theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on exercises
- Develop and update course materials to ensure alignment with current industry standards and technological advancements
- Provide mentorship and guidance to students, helping them to apply data science concepts to real-world problems
- Assess student performance through projects, exams, and practical assignments, providing constructive feedback to support their learning journey
- Collaborate with fellow instructors to continuously improve the curriculum and integrate emerging trends in Data Science and Machine Learning.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University of Ghana
10.2020 - 11.2023
- A Research and Teaching Assistant responsible for ensuring students report to class by taking attendance and providing extra assistants to students through practical tutorial sessions and one-on-one tutoring
- I also assisted undergraduate and master's final-year students with their final research projects in Data Science and Machine Learning.
IT CONSULTANT
Ensmark Company LTD - Accra
Accra
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Outlined research findings in detailed documentation to support decision making by project managers, clients, and other marketing team members
- Part of a 32-Member team that upgraded Bank of Ghana's ERP system
- Providing support for a range of build and deployment issues as well as assisting in configuration, security, infrastructure, platform, database, and change management issues with Oracle E-Business Suite client.
Education
Master's degree in Computer Science -
University of Ghana
Legon09.2023
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology -
University of Ghana
Legon11.2020
Secondary School Education -
Accra Academy
Accra05.2016
Skills
- Research
- Google Colab
- Microsoft Office
- Oracle EBS
- MySQL
- Data science
- Machine learning
- Java
- C
- Python
- Pytorch/TensorFlow
- DSA
Machine learning projects
STUDENT RETENTION ANALYSIS
- Developed and evaluated various machine learning algorithms to predict student dropout risk.
- Conducted a comparative analysis to identify the most effective algorithms for improving student retention in virtual learning environments.
- Focused on personalizing learning experiences based on predictive insights.
- Executed thorough data interpretation to extract meaningful insights from the data, ensuring that results were actionable for educational stakeholders.
INSURANCE CLAIM PREDICTION
- Created a predictive model to estimate insurance claim amounts based on a variety of customer data including age, gender, smoking status, number of children, diabetic status, transaction details, and claim history.
- Completed data preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, feature selection, model selection, and hyperparameter tuning stages.
- Executed thorough data verification and validation processes to enhance model precision.
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH
- Incorporated longitudinal and behavioral data into Alzheimer's disease research to better understand disease progression.
- Improved predictive models and developed effective interventions based on data analysis and insights.
Certification
- Certified Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate
- Certified Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DATA SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR
University of Ghana - Computer Science Professional Certification Program
01.2023 - Current
IT CONSULTANT
Ensmark Company LTD - Accra
10.2021 - 11.2022
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University of Ghana
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Certified Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate
- Certified Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional
Master's degree in Computer Science -
University of Ghana
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology -
University of Ghana
Secondary School Education -
Accra Academy
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