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Hi, I’m

Kate Lawal

Data Analyst
Lagos
Kate Lawal

Summary

A career-driven autodidact, self-motivated by a heightened sense of responsibility to emerging challenges in the engineering and tech industry. As Chemical engineering graduate with about half a decade of experience as a Data scientist and engineer, I can adapt quickly to any fast-changing environment, and I am willing to work till favorable results are generated. Able to leverage effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical audience while maintaining integrity even in the most difficult situations. Currently looking for a new position where I can contribute to the advancement of the company and the technology industry.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

NielsenIQ
Lagos

Senior Data Science Executive
09.2020 - Current

Job overview

A Retail measurement and reporting for FMCG and Impulse products industries with Global revenue of $6 Billion

  • Used Python geo-spatial data analysis to improve Beverage sample selection and representation, mitigating the cancellation of retail audit data subscription by, worth $600k
  • Led the E2E market refresh activities, from projected data simulations with Python to First-time-right implementation of updates into SQL databases delivered to all subscribing G13 and local clients valued at $4 million. There were no client cancellations in 2022 and 2023
  • Developed a Python pandas program that reduced the turnaround time for regional customization requests by 90% (from 5 days to 1 day), resulting in the win-back of 2 client subscriptions valued at $300k.

Nielsen
Lagos

Data Science Executive
03.2018 - 08.2020

Job overview

A Media and Retail measurement of FMCG and Impulse products industries with Global revenue of $10 billion

  • Used Polynomial regression model via Python scikit-learn to create historical sales trend for Coca-cola and Diageo clients, using 1 year of available data. The total project was valued at $1.5 million dollars
  • With Google Places API on Python, I webscraped all Bakery/Pastry shops in Lagos region for a $300k for a Trade Dimensions project, winning the bid for the business as there was no other authentic universe estimate available.

Halliburton Energy Services
Port Harcourt

Field Service Engineer
06.2014 - 07.2015

Job overview

A Drilling and Completion service provider with Global revenue of $24 billion

  • Underwent extensive training in overall Oilfield basics with emphasis on drilling and completion fluid systems
  • Good knowledge and excellent use of drilling fluid simulation software like Drilling Fluid Graphics (DFG) and Wellsight Express to determine key parameters like fracture gradient and ECD for safe drilling.

Apapa Local Government Office
Lagos

Industrial Engineer, Intern
03.2013 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Planning and management of Government works and housing
  • Managed inventory and machinery allocation across 3 government construction projects worth $2 million.

Education

University of Lagos
Lagos

Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
01.2007 - 12.2012

University Overview

GPA: 4.60/5.00

Relevant coursework: Engineering Statistics and Computer Systems, Process Dynamics and Control, Process Optimization Increased process optimization skills with the know-how to minimize waste of time and resources. Data Engineering.

Awarded the University of Lagos Endowment for First Class grade point average consistently from my 2nd year till graduation.

DataQuest

from Data Engineering
09.2022 - 03.2023

University Overview

Modules included: Python for Data Engineering, Algortihms, Command line and Git, Production Databases

Certification

DP-900 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Python for Data Engineering, DataQuest Business Analyst with Power BI Software skills: Data Science Research Methods Python for bulk data analysis Predictive Data Modeling Postgresql Power BI Microsoft Office Suite AWS

Interests

Hobbies & Interests: , Enjoy reading investigative novels, swimming and watching Sci-fi movies

Skills

  • Data Science Research Methods
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • AWS
  • Python for Big data Analysis
  • Tableau
  • SQL

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Timeline

DataQuest

from Data Engineering
09.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Data Science Executive

NielsenIQ
09.2020 - Current

Data Science Executive

Nielsen
03.2018 - 08.2020

Field Service Engineer

Halliburton Energy Services
06.2014 - 07.2015

Industrial Engineer, Intern

Apapa Local Government Office
03.2013 - 02.2014

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
01.2007 - 12.2012
Kate LawalData Analyst