Mustapha Alidu Kassim

Dedicated and results-driven statistician with a strong academic background and over two years of experience in teaching, research, and consulting. My interest focuses on applying statistical learning and machine learning to solve real-world problems, specifically in healthcare and finance. Eager to pursue a higher degree in Statistics to advance research and contribute to data-driven solutions for societal challenges.

• Statistical Learning and Data Science: Focus on developing predictive models and algorithms for applications in healthcare, finance, and social sciences.
• Big Data: Exploring methods to address the gap in big data industries in developing countries, particularly in Ghana, through advanced statistical methods.
• Machine Learning: Applications of machine learning techniques in solving real-world problems, particularly in resource-constrained environments.

Predictive Analysis of Disease Outbreaks in Ghana Using Machine Learning Models
Bachelor’s Thesis, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Supervisor: Dr. Isaac Adjei Mensah

• Developed predictive models using machine learning algorithms to detect patterns in healthcare data for early prediction of disease outbreaks.
• Utilized Python for data preprocessing, model building, and evaluation of results.

Time Series Analysis of Ghana’s GDP Growth
HND Project, Accra Technical University

Supervisor: Dr. Prosper Dzikunu

• Conducted a comprehensive time series analysis to forecast Ghana’s GDP growth trends using ARIMA models. Used R console to test and chose the
• Interpreted results and provided recommendations based on statistical findings.

• Overall Best Graduating Student, IDL Class of 2023 – KNUST
• Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award - Nominee, KNUST, 2021-2023
• Best Graduating Student, HND Statistics – Accra Technical University, 2018
• Northern Scholarship for Brilliant but Needy Students, Kadjebi - Asato Senior High School 2011-2014
• Ghana Education Service Best Student Award, Ahamansu E. P. Basic School, 2011

Mentor, Student in Lakeside University College, Ghana
March 2024 – Present

• Mentor students interested in pursuing careers in statistics and data science, offering guidance in research projects and career development.

Workshop Facilitator, R and SPSS
Ghana Association of Statistics Students (GASS) 21st Annual ICT Workshop, Kumasi Technical University,  July 2017

• Led workshop for university students on the use of R and SPSS on utilizing R and SPSS for data analysis and informed decision-making.

Captain, Soccer Nation football club, 2018-Date 

Organizing Secretary, Mathematics and Statistics Department - Accra Technical University, 2017-2018 Member, Ghana Association of Statistic Students (GASS)-Accra Technical University, 2015-2018 

Football Captain, Kadjebi Asato Senior High School, 2012-2013 

Member, Kadjebi-Asato Senior High School Football Club, 2011-2014 

School Prefect, Ahamansu E.P. Basic School, 2010-2011

• Dr. Mohammed-Sani Abdulai, President, Lakeside University College, Ghana, abdulaims@lucg.edu.gh, 233545555189
• Prof. (Mrs.) Atinuke Olusola Adebanji, Head, Dept. of Statistics and Actuarial Science, KNUST, tinuadebanji@gmail.com, 233241860372
• Prof. Alice C. Mensah, Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Accra Technical University, alicemensah@yahoo.com, 233243166170
• Mr Omar Ahmed, Staff, Ghana Statistical Service, omarahmed@gmail.com, 233244838054