Data Scientist, Statisticians, Model Risk Analyst

Francis Ohene Ofori

Phone : 785-***-**** E-mail : **********@*****.***

Summary

Over 7 years of work experience in statistical modeling with an extensive background in data manipulation and analytics, spatial modeling, and parametric and non-parametric modeling. Hands-on experience with statistical/software packages including SAS, R, Python, Minitab, and SQL. A Ph.D. statistician with good interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven track record of improving processes, producing results, and influencing change.

EDUCATION

STATISTICS, PhD, 2019 MATHEMATICS, M.S., 2012 MATHEMATICS, B.S., 2009 Kansas State University University of Vermont University of Ghana Manhattan, KS Burlington, VT Legon, Accra

EXPERIENCE

Educational Data Science Consultant (Remote) June 2019 - Present De-Hubbs Academy Accra, Ghana

• Developed and implemented a predictive model to determine the likelihood of a student passing an upcoming exam using a Logistics regression and Random Forest model.

• Obtained the overall sentiments of each student’s recommendation letters before admission by searching for keywords in the letters.

• Developed an on-going monitoring framework for the performance monitoring of existing educational models.

• Helped develop the information technology aspects of data collection, organization, and integration and writing software to clean, investigate, and analyze large, messy structured and unstructured data.

• Developed a dashboard using Excel to highlight the academic achievement/performance of each student based on their academic history.

Lecturer – Statistics Department Spring 2020 & Summer 2020 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University United States Naval Base, Japan

• Taught 2 statistical courses (Statistics with Aviation Applications and probability) with full pedagogical course control. Other responsibilities include:

• Guided students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem and project-based learning demonstrations.

• Provided rich and regular constructive feedback, effectively utilized rubrics for the assessment of student work and acknowledged student accomplishments.

• Demonstrated relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and helped students connect concepts across their academic program.

Data Scientist June 2018 – May 2019

Kansas State University Manhattan, KS

• Developed a spatial model to detect process differences of region climate models in the state of Kansas using a process-based Geographical Analysis Machine algorithm.

• Developed a spatial effect model to determine the impact of weather change on nitrous oxide emission and kriging in Kansas.

• Performed an asymptotic trend analysis using a proposed optimal rank selection based on Kullback Leibler divergence and optimal conditions saving time computationally.

• Developed a causal-effect model to determine the precision and sensitivity of the Bancs model using NLME.

• Evaluated sales territory performance using principal component analysis and lasso regression. Lecturer August 2017 – May 2018

Washburn University Topeka, KS

• Taught undergraduate introductory statistical laboratory and business statistics using Excel and Minitab.

• Prepared syllabi, course plans and materials, assignments, and submitted reports, in college algebra and statistics.

• Held office hours and maintained a course website and monitored the progress and attendance of students. Market & Business Analyst Summer 2017

Mid-continental System Operator Carmel, IN

• Analyzed, processed, and interpreted the results of the complex dataset using an advanced query, visual and analytic techniques.

• Used motif discovery in addition to Symbolic Approximation Aggregates to determine whether the behavior of financial participants is influenced by the systematic difference between day-ahead and real-time local marginal prices.

• Performed a modified cluster analysis to assess the creation of a Mississippi hub in the state of Mississippi. Teaching Assistant Fall 2012 – Spring 2016

Kansas State University Manhattan, KS

• Taught undergraduate statistics courses and assisted several professors.

• Assisted the professor in laboratory or field research or in assignments related to the furtherance of the course requirements.

• Assisted the professor with grading student term papers and exams.

• Reviewed journals and textbooks that had the potential to be part of the curriculum’s reading requirements. Risk Modeler June 2009 – June 2010

UT BANK Ghana, Accra

• Developed a probability of default (PD) model to predict the default rate of the bank’s commercial real estate portfolio.

• Developed linear models to estimate the growth rates of loans and deposits.

• Managed the life cycle of models from development to monitoring.

• Responded to regulatory questions on issues related to statistical models.

• Engaged with model validation and internal audit to address and close validation findings and issues.

• Developed model documentation and model monitoring documents per the regulatory guidelines. Computer /Software Language Skills

• Programming Software: Python

• Database Management Tools: SQL

• Statistical Software: R, SAS, JMP, SPSS, STATA, Minitab

• Visualization/Reporting tools: Tableau

• Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Exams & Awards

• SOA/CAS/CIA: P (July 2014)

• Mu Sigma Rho

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