Senior Research Analyst and Data Science Specialist
Resume:
NICHOLAS REIGN LUGU
Senior Research Analyst
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Hyatsville, 20783-1915, United States
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lugu-reign
Dynamic Research Analyst with over 3 years of experience in data management and advanced statistical analysis. Proficient in developing comprehensive documentation and conducting reproducible machine learning tasks, with notable contributions to national health surveys. Successfully managed large-scale data collection projects that directly informed policy decisions. Bringing a strong foundation in data science and insights generation, ready to leverage skills in contributing to impactful research and data-driven decision-making.
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, USA 08/2025 – 05/2026
Research Assistant
Developed comprehensive data documentation for the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), including a detailed datasheet, preprocessing guidelines, and data-cleaning protocols for weighted NHIS datasets. Engineered reproducible machine learning (ML) prediction task examples in Jupyter Notebooks and Markdown, hosted on GitHub to facilitate transparency and collaboration. Contributed to the establishment of an open, benchmark-style framework for ML prediction tasks in health and well-being research.
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, USA 08/2024 – 04/2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Orchestrated weekly lab sessions and guided 40 students in data management and social data science analytics using Python and Jupyter Notebook.
Provided personalized academic support during office hours, aiding students in troubleshooting data coding issues and enhancing course satisfaction scores.
Assessed and delivered detailed feedback on course assignments, fostering clarity, analytical thinking, and accuracy in student submissions.
Coordinated academic content distribution, monitored student participation, and supported instructional logistics.
Ghana Statistical Service, Volta Regional Office, Ho Ho, Ghana 08/2021 – 07/2024
Data Analyst & Research Officer
Designed and managed large-scale data collection instruments for social and economic surveys. Executed statistical analyses and data validation to bolster policy formulation and monitoring. Authored comprehensive research briefs and analytical reports utilized for decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
LANGUAGES
English Native French Intermediate
EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, USA 08/2024 – Present
MS - Survey and Data Science
Relevant Coursework: Causal Inference, Advanced Statistical Modeling, Inference from Complex Surveys, Statistical Methods & Machine Learning, Applied Sampling, Analysis of Complex Survey Data. Master’s Thesis
& Capstone Project: Evaluating Large Language Models for Missing Data Imputation in Survey Research. Ho Technical University
Ho, Ghana 08/2018 – 07/2021
BTech - Statistics
Relevant Coursework: Elements of Mathematics, Probability, Statistical Methods, Calculus & Matrix Algebra, Sample Survey, Experimental Design, Operations Research, Multivariate Data Analysis, Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Statistics for Development & Economic Planning, National Accounts. Undergraduate Thesis: A PLS-SEM on the Impact of Inflation, Interest Rate, and GDP on Stock Market Returns in Ghana.
SKILLS
R Python Eviews SPSS SQL Jupyter Power BI Excel (Advanced) Qualtrics Causal Inference Bayesian Modeling Complex Survey Analysis Machine Learning Regression Modeling Imputation Methods Structural Equation modelling Sampling design Weighting procedures Variance estimation Survey data analysis Sampling error computation Population inference Data cleaning Data preprocessing Nonresponse adjustment Post-stratification Sample size determination Design effect calculation Web Scraping Record linkage Data Visualization Experimental design Mode effect analysis Panel data analysis Attrition modeling Randomization techniques Logistic regression Questionnaire development Logic and branching setup Randomization in surveys User experience (UX) design for surveys Data validation and quality control Pilot testing Instrument refinement Leadership Communication Problem Solving Collaboration Academic Support Analytical Thinking Cross-cultural understanding Advocacy
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