Geanina Virlan
Manchester
Summary
Experienced Data Scientist with 3 years of expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling. Skilled in deriving insights from complex datasets to enhance business decisions and operational efficiency. Proficient in Python, SQL, and advanced machine learning frameworks. Collaborative team player committed to applying
innovative solutions to complex problems and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Data Scientist
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Chester, UK
10.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained seasonal time series forecasting models using enhancing strategic planning for key departments, achieving less than 0.5% error between predicted and actual values.
- Utilised advanced statistical and machine learning for valuable insights and data-driven decision-making.
- Produced high-quality model documentation for clear presentation to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Contributed insights in regular team and project meetings.
- Upheld ethical and responsible data science practices aligned with organisational values.
- Provided subject matter expertise, guiding team members and stakeholders on modelling matters.
- Engaged with external parties to leverage external data for improved modelling.
- Extracted maximum value from existing data by leveraging new open data sources.
- Researched emerging industry concepts and integrated new knowledge into daily work.
- Advised on data collection and statistical methods to verify the reliability of findings.
- Engineered and optimized data pipelines in collaboration with data engineers, significantly improving data processing and analysis workflow.
- Carried out code development in a collaborative setting to meet project requirements.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver projects and contribute to a broader change agenda.
- Prepared data for modelling and monitoring, upholding integrity.
- Engaged in continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and methodologies.
- Mentored data science interns, guiding their projects and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Contributed to 'Data Hive', a knowledge-sharing platform focusing on Python and Power BI training.
Data Scientist Intern
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Chester
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Executed detailed data analyses and developed predictive models using Python, contributing to strategic decision-making processes
- Designed and deployed interactive Power BI dashboards to visualize critical data points, significantly enhancing stakeholder reporting
- Actively participated in professional development workshops, demonstrating a commitment to mastering cutting-edge data science techniques
- Presented analytical findings to senior stakeholders, improving organizational data literacy and decision-making.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
University of Salford
Manchester 09.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 09.2013 - 06.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Philology
National College ‘Nicolae Titulescu’
Pucioasa, RomaniaSkills
- Programming: Python, R, SQL
- Machine Learning: Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, Keras
- Data Visualization: Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn
- Big Data Technologies: Hadoop, Spark
- Databases: MySQL
- Statistical Analysis: Hypothesis Testing, A/B Testing
- Cloud Services: Azure, AWS (Amazon Web Services)
- Excel proficiency
- Research
- Presentation and communication expertise
- Analytical modelling
- Problem Resolution
- Statistical analysis
- Data collection
- Agile framework understanding
- Agile methodology
- Adaptable
Websites
Certification
- Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure – QA
- Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure – QA
- Data AI: Azure Databricks Essentials – Microsoft
- AWS Academy Graduate – AWS Academy Data Analytics
Languages
Romanian
English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Data Scientist
Cheshire West and Chester Council
10.2021 - Current
Data Scientist Intern
Cheshire West and Chester Council
06.2021 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Data Science
University of Salford
09.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Sunderland
09.2013 - 06.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Philology
National College ‘Nicolae Titulescu’
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