Paschal Ugwu
ALX Africa
Nigeria
Hi, I'm Paschal Ugwu!
Data Science and Software Engineering at ALX Africa
Analytical and results-driven data scientist with a solid foundation in delivering strategic insights and solutions for cross-functional projects. Skilled in managing end-to-end data-driven processes, from data analysis and predictive modeling to operational enhancements. Proven ability to lead diverse, interdisciplinary teams and communicate insights that drive policy-making and business growth. Ready to bring innovation and sustainability to businesses.
Experience
ALX Africa
Data Science and Software Engineering
May 2023 - August 2024
Data-Driven Operational Strategy: Automated processes in the Maji Ndogo project, improving resource allocation by 30% and reducing errors by 20%, boosting agricultural yield planning. Predictive Analytics for Impact: Developed forecasting models with 85% accuracy, predicting population growth and agricultural yields, and enhancing resource deployment strategies for rural communities. Full-Stack & API Development: Built an AirBnB clone with RESTful API integration, handling 10,000+ user interactions per hour, demonstrating scalable, customer-centric solutions. Socio-economic Data Analysis: Designed Power BI dashboards analyzing 100,000+ rows of socio-economic data, influencing policy decisions, and optimizing strategic planning.
ALX Africa
Data Scientist
May 2023 - August 2024
Automated processes in the Maji Ndogo project, improving resource allocation by 30% and reducing errors by 20%, boosting agricultural yield planning. Developed forecasting models with 85% accuracy, predicting population growth and agricultural yields, and enhancing resource deployment strategies for rural communities. Built an AirBnB clone with RESTful API integration, handling 10,000+ user interactions per hour, demonstrating scalable, customer-centric solutions. Designed Power BI dashboards analyzing 100,000+ rows of socio-economic data, influencing policy decisions, and optimizing strategic planning.
Machine Learning Nanodegree
May 2023 - July 2024
Operational Forecasting: Developed a demand prediction model for bike-sharing systems, reducing error by 72% (RMSE from 1.83892 to 0.514), increasing fleet utilization by 15%, and cutting costs by 10%. AI for Business Solutions: Created landmark classification models with transfer learning (ResNet), achieving 76% accuracy, and supporting applications in tourism, education, and augmented reality.
Education
Machine Learning Fundamentals Nanodegree
Udacity
Data Mining and Machine Learning
Udacity
Graduated in 2024
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Projects
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Languages
English
Professional
Hausa
Professional
Igbo
Native
Skills
Leadership
Collaboration
Research
Research Design
Data Visualization
Data Analysis
Machine Learning
Communication
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