Onyeogali Gaxton Okobah

Data Scientist
7 Edem Urua Street, 520102, UYO, Nigeria.

About

Highly analytical and versatile professional with a robust background in Data Science, GIS, and Web Development, complemented by an Engineering foundation. Adept at leveraging advanced data analytics and spatial technologies to transform complex data into actionable insights and build user-friendly web solutions. Proven ability to solve real-world problems by integrating technology and data-driven strategies, driving impactful outcomes across diverse projects.

Work

National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency
|

Assistant Chief Scientific Officer

Uyo, AKWA IBOM, Nigeria

Summary

Ensured the accuracy and consistency of environmental data for oil spill monitoring, supporting critical analysis and reporting.

Highlights

Maintained high standards of data quality and integrity for environmental monitoring systems, facilitating reliable reporting.

Implemented robust data validation protocols to ensure accuracy of collected oil spill data, improving decision-making processes and trust in information.

Collaborated effectively with technical teams to streamline data collection and processing workflows, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Education

N/A, N/A, Nigeria

M.Sc

Data Science

Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria

→

B. Eng

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

University of Uyo
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

PGD

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Certificates

Certificate of Training with 3MTT

Issued By

3MTT

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Issued By

Coursera / Google

Member of Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)

Issued By

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

Member of Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE)

Issued By

Nigeria Society of Engineers

Skills

Programming & Tools

Python, R, HTML/CSS, PHP/MySQL, Git.

Data Tools

Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau, Power BI.

Web Development

Content Management Systems, WordPress, Joomla.

GIS Tools

ArcGIS, QGIS.

Office Tools

Microsoft Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Access.

Soft Skills

Problem-solving, Communication, Analytical Thinking.

Projects

COVID-19 Tracking Web-Based Dashboard

Summary

Developed an interactive web-based dashboard for COVID-19 tracking using Tableau.

Retail Data Analytics Capstone Project

Summary

Analyzed large retail datasets with Python; visualized insights with Tableau and Excel.

Urban Planning GIS Mapping Project

Summary

Conducted spatial analysis and created layered maps for urban planning using ArcGIS.