Project Management Data Science

Dr. MAKUOCHUKWU OKOMA

Chino, CA ***** 424-***-**** ****************@*****.*** LinkedIn

SUMMARY

Seasoned in Analyst with a Ph.D. in Economics, over three years of project management experience, and interaction with senior leadership in analytics and data science within high-growth health tech startups. Proven expertise in conducting complex financial assessment and modeling efforts, leading internal audit processes, creating budgets and forecasts, completing costing activities, and developing reports.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Center for Sustainable Energy 09/2022-05/2024

Senior Research Analyst

●Spearheaded collaboration with state and local governments to develop innovative, sustainable databases and strategies. Led a 10-member team constructing a public-centric EV database, empowering policymakers to optimize consumer engagement with optimal EV purchase incentives.

●Developed an Affordability Tool dashboard in Java and Python, conducted GIS and Python analysis on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, measuring affordable electric vehicles based on income, incentives, and household size, and utilized Differences in Differences quantitative research.

●Managed successful projects ranging from $3M-$5M and led the creation and implementation a Universal Dashboard for Electric Vehicles. Improved the tool's functionality through user feedback integration and agile project management methodologies.

●Administered interviews with 60+ stakeholders, including legislative staff, media, and vehicle manufacturers, to identify the key performance indicators to be displayed on the Universal dashboard.

●Conducted surveys, market research, and quantitative analysis for critical projects like the Universal Dashboard Project. Utilized SQL for data querying, partnered with stakeholders, and deployed an agile system for efficient project management. Served as a peer reviewer for Transportation Research Record.

California State University – Los Angeles, CA 01/2022 -05/2022

Adjunct Professor

●Managed, instructed, and facilitated engaging economics classes, specializing in data analytics and macroeconomics.

●Effectively communicated complex economic concepts to students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles and received consistent positive feedback from students.

●Delivered comprehensive instruction to senior undergraduates and master's students, equipping them with advanced economic theories and proficient utilization of data analysis tools, notably SaaS.

●Taught statistical packages and coding languages, particularly on SaaS, enhancing students' practical skills for real-world applications.

●Designed comprehensive course plans, delivering content both in-person and through virtual platforms, adapting teaching methodologies to meet diverse student needs.

●Developed and presented comprehensive lectures on cutting-edge subjects, such as the intricacies of randomized controlled trials and utilizing observational data in panel data models for causal studies.

Anambra State Government – Awka, Anambra 12/2021 – 10/2023

Research Analyst/Manager

●Collaborating with product leaders and cross-functional teams, including Policy, Communications, Product, User Research, Analytics, Partnerships, Privacy, and Corporate Development

●Acting as a dedicated nexus of collaboration with outside partners, including academics, consulting companies, and outside counsels, to oversee the development of competition economic analyses.

●Performed market research and statistical modeling for inclusive growth, gathered data from the grassroots, and analyzed data collected to foster growth in 20 different communities.

●Used insights from the research to formulate recommendations and policies that would positively impact the people in the communities and presented reports to the Governor of the Anambra State.

X-el Healthcare – Enugu, Enugu 12/2008 – 10/2020

Research Analyst/Manager

●Applied data science, analytics, and business intelligence to develop a data-driven business strategy using hands-on experience in query languages and data analysis tools such as SQL, R, Python, Data Bricks, Azure Data Explorer/Kusto, PowerBI, etc.).

●Designed and implemented a survey, created a large dataset, and used scripting and programming languages to manipulate the data for decision-making with stakeholders.

●Acting as a dedicated nexus of collaboration with outside partners, including academics, consulting companies, and outside counsels, to oversee the development of competition economic analyses.

●Developed reports and detailed proposals to present backup economic data and support funding allocation for specific projects. Presented research and analysis findings in written, tabular, and visual formats.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Economics and Political Science from Claremont Graduate University

Master of Science: Global Commerce and Finances from Claremont Graduate University (CGU)

Master of Art: Economics from University of Southern California, CA - Los Angeles, California

Bachelor of Science: Economics from Covenant University - Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

SKILLS

SAS, STATA, SQL, R, Python, Tableau, Reporting Software (Tableau, Matplotlib, NumPy, Power BI), Work Management Tools (Confluence), Java & Dedoose Quantify Analysis, JIRA, Confluence, SnowFlake, MS Teams, Microsoft Excel, Netsuite and Sharepoint

PUBLICATION/WORKING PAPERS

Okoma, Makuochukwu 2023. "The Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on Light-duty Electric Vehicles in California" Preprint.org

Okoma, Makuochukwu 2023, https://energycenter.org/thought-leadership/research-and-reports/impact-ev-charging-stations-light-duty-ev-adoption

Okoma, Makuochukwu. (2022). Green, Clean, and Mean? China's Foreign Direct Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa Economy. CGU Theses & Dissertations, 462. https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cgu_etd/462.

Okoma, Makuochukwu 2019, "The Impact of currency change on the stock market in the U.K: event study on Brexit. (2018)."

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