Eric Darko
Peterhead,United Kingdom
Summary
Meticulous, organized, and driven graduate with a distinguished academic record, seeking a position in the dynamic field of Data Science. Possessing a solid foundation in statistical modeling, data analysis, and problem-solving, I bring a unique blend of academic excellence and hands-on project experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operations Officer
Scottish Prison Service
2023.07 - Current
- Spearheaded the efficient operation of the Electronic Control Room, ensuring the secure movement of staff and prisoners
- Conducted meticulous security badge checks and promptly responded to alarms, demonstrating a keen eye for detail
- Executed precise control over secure doors, enhancing overall establishment security
- Played a crucial role in creating a positive first impression for visitors entering the prison environment
- Proactively identified and responded to breaches in security, showcasing a commitment to maintaining a secure facility.
Project intern
Flip Robo Technologies
2022.12 - 2023.06
- Assisted with project planning and development by conducting research and analyzing data
- Coordinated with team members to ensure the timely completion of projects
- Developed project reports and presentations for team meetings
- Achieved a 100% completion rate for all assigned projects
- Gained hands-on experience in project management, data analysis, and communication skills
- Conducted research on 10 different topics and provided analysis reports to the team.
Mathematics Tutor
Ghana Education Service(Nungua Secondary School)
Accra
2018.11 - 2022.01
- Successfully completed over 260 hours of teacher training, equipping me with the skills to design, develop, and implement courses in coordination with the Ghana and British curriculum
- Empowered more than 180 youngsters to master Algebra at a rate of 80% or higher, ensuring their success in future academic pursuits
- Provided personalized tutoring sessions, resulting in an average 30% improvement in final test results for struggling students
- Utilized a range of teaching and assessment methods to engage students and foster a love of learning
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues and school leaders to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
Data Analyst
IC Securities GH Ltd
Accra
2016.09 - 2018.10
- Proactively identified and resolved over 100 data discrepancies with troubleshooting teams, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the company's Online Provider Directory Enterprise System
- Presented data models to business teams for review, facilitating informed decision-making and streamlined operations
- Liaised with external companies to ensure timely and accurate data integration, ensuring seamless communication between systems and minimizing errors
- Reconciled and entered over 500 MTN subscription forms into a computerized database, ensuring accurate records and timely payment processing
- Utilized advanced data analysis techniques, such as data modeling and troubleshooting, to identify and resolve complex data issues.
Data Entry Officer
Cocoa Marketing Company GH Ltd
Ghana
2015.09 - 2016.08
- Entered and Prepared 70 to 80 payment vouchers daily on cocoa carriers and container dressings using Excel
- Prepared 30 to 50 Bills for utility and fuel with sage daily
- Improved Reconciliation accuracy and speed by 20%
- Implemented an effective Excel function for a better data pipeline during data entry
- Merged data with existing data sets carefully to keep old data sets and documentation.
Education
MSc Data Science -
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2022.01 - 2023.05
BSc. Mathematics -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi-Ghana 2011.09 - 2015.07
Financial Markets - undefined
Yale University
2017.07 - 2017.05
Data Analytics (Coursera) - undefined
Pennsylvania University
2017.10 - 2017.05
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- PostgreSQL
- Microsoft Excel
- Wolfram Mathematica
- Problem solving
- Strong communication
Languages
English
NATIVE LANGUAGE
Featured Projects
Predicting Hospital Length of Stay (MIMIC III)
- Developed three different classification models to predict patients' length of stay in the hospital.
- Utilized Python for data preprocessing, model development, and PostgreSQL for data management.
Heart Disease Detection
- Developed highly accurate machine learning models, particularly Random Forest, to detect whether a patient has heart disease based on certain features.
- Implemented using Wolfram Mathematica.
Wine Quality Prediction
- Utilized machine learning techniques to determine which physiochemical properties make a wine good.
- Implemented in Python.
Medical Insurance Cost Prediction
- Accurately predicted medical insurance costs using machine learning techniques.
- Developed in Python.
- Programming Languages: Python, Wolfram Mathematica
- Databases: PostgreSQL
- Machine Learning: Classification, Regression
- Tools & Libraries: Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy
References
References will be provided upon request
Timeline
Operations Officer
Scottish Prison Service
2023.07 - Current
Project intern
Flip Robo Technologies
2022.12 - 2023.06
MSc Data Science -
University of Aberdeen
2022.01 - 2023.05
Mathematics Tutor
Ghana Education Service(Nungua Secondary School)
2018.11 - 2022.01
Data Analytics (Coursera) - undefined
Pennsylvania University
2017.10 - 2017.05
Financial Markets - undefined
Yale University
2017.07 - 2017.05
Data Analyst
IC Securities GH Ltd
2016.09 - 2018.10
Data Entry Officer
Cocoa Marketing Company GH Ltd
2015.09 - 2016.08
BSc. Mathematics -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2011.09 - 2015.07