Data Science Machine Learning

OSMAN ALI

862-***-**** *************@*****.*** LinkedIn: Osman Ali 1023 Old Lascassas Rd, Murfreesboro TN 37130 EDUCATION:

Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee Master of Science in Data Science GPA: 3.70 August 2022 – May 2024 University of Ghana, Legon Accra, Ghana

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science GPA: 3.55 August 2017 – May 2021 CERTIFICATIONS:

Data Science Graduate Certificate, MTSU

Google Analytics Certification

SKILLS:

Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Cleaning and Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Business Acumen, Problem-solving, Communication, Critical Thinking, Agile, Continuous Learning, Database Management, Programming, R, SAS, Tableau, Excel: Vlookup, Macros, Index and Match, Pivots, Microsoft Suite, Python – VS code environment, PyCharm. WORK EXPERIENCE:

Mathematical Science Department, MTSU Murfreesboro, Tennessee Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2022 – May 2024

• Offered tutoring for first-year undergraduate students in Mathematics courses, including Algebra, Precalculus, and Calculus, significantly improved average exam scores among tutored students.

• Provided academic instruction and fulfilled grading responsibilities, assessing over 150 students per semester.

• Held regular office hours, supporting an average of 20 students weekly with their academic concerns and offering further assistance. ADVANS Ghana Savings and Loans Accra, Ghana

Program Manager November 2021 – August 2022

• Enhanced financial decision-making through meticulous data collection, analysis, and evaluation of defaulting loans within the online banking system, utilizing advanced Excel techniques, leading to a 20% increase in recovery rates.

• Spearheaded the creation of comprehensive reports that served as the cornerstone for Management's strategic decisions, influencing a 10% reduction in overall loan delinquency.

• Proactively engaged defaulting clients through persuasive follow-up calls, aiding in a 25% increment in payment resumption rates among delinquent clients.

AssureAdvisors Limited Accra, Ghana

Intern June 2020- August 2020

• Excelled as an Insurance Package Sales Agent, securing about 6 new client contracts, demonstrating high proficiency in initiative-taking client outreach and engagement.

• Successfully conducted targeted online cold-calling campaigns and leveraged digital platforms to enhance client engagement, resulting in a 7% increase in response rates that resulted in a significant client retention rate during the internship period. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE/ PROJECT:

Flight Status Prediction Analysis

• Modeled a flight status prediction algorithm that predicts the cancellation status of scheduled flights and the delay status in minutes.

• For flight cancellation status prediction, the Random Forest algorithm performed best for this dataset with a 92% training accuracy score. Ridge regression achieved the best accuracy score of 82% for predicting the delay minutes of scheduled flights. Nashville Airbnb Superhost Analysis

• Developed a classification model using Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and Decision Tree on the Nashville Airbnb data that predicted whether a host is a Super host.

• Discovered that random forest had the best accuracy of 98% and a precision score of 97%. Employee Attrition Analysis

• Developed an interactive Tableau dashboard to analyze employee attrition data and identify key factors contributing to employee turnover.

• Discovered that the most significant factors influencing employee attrition were job role, monthly income, and years at the company. Employees earning less than $4,000 per month and having fewer than 3 years at the company are most likely to leave. EXTRACURRICULAR:

Middle Tennessee State University Student Association Murfreesboro, Tennessee Member and Financial Secretary August 2023 – May 2024

• Spearheaded the creation of a Bank Account for the organization.

• Created a budget statement for the organization’s expected expenses for all social events for the semester. Genuine Entity for True Opportunity (GETO) club Accra, Ghana Member 2017- present

• Dedicated efforts to nurturing and cultivating young talents within our community via the Super Literacy Institute.

• Extended vital financial support to exceptionally bright students during times of financial need, ensuring access to education remains unhindered.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:

Tutor at GETO Super Literacy Institute September 2017- August 2022. Accra, Ghana Dedicated tutoring services to senior high school students in Mathematics, Financial Accounting, and Economics, providing crucial support during their final exam preparation, resulting in an average 30% increase in students' final exam scores.

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