Kalu Chukwuemeka Arua

KALU CHUKWUEMEKA ARUA Researcher, Data Analyst, Python & R Programmer BIO-DATA Gender: Tel: Mail: LinkedIn: GitHub: Twitter (X) Language: Male -, --, www.linkedin.com/in/chukwuemeka-kalu- https://github.com/ProfChukwuemeka10?tab=repositories https://x.com/chuks- Igbo and English Language PROFILE STATEMENT I am a diligent, motivated, and dedicated researcher, Data Analyst and Scientist with a First-Class Honors degree in Statistics from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I am also skilled in all kinds of research work, surveys, data collections techniques, creating actionable insights from data for academic, economic, and business purposes. I have certifications in Python for Data Analysis and Visualization, Natural Language Processing with Python as well as Data Analysis and Visualization with Microsoft Power BI. I am very experienced in data management using SQL, data analysis, visualization, and all forms of research work. I have been involved in numerous projects, group work and presentations which have really boosted my expertise and confidence level. Most of my research work and projects can be found on my LinkedIn page and GitHub repository. TECHNICAL (IT) SKILLS Data Management Technological (Computer) Skills SQL, Database Design and Management, Data Wrangling, Analysis, Pattern and Trend Identification, Visualization of Data Insights Advanced Microsoft Excel, R, Minitab, SPSS, STATA, Gretl, Python, Power BI and Nvivo Skill Focus • Ability to draft original research literatures with less than 5% plagiarism • Ability to analyze research data excellently using statistical tools and models and draw out useful insights. • Ability to develop, code and input questionnaires and research outcomes in SPSS, STATA, Excel and other software. EDUCATION Certification in Bioinformatics Genomac Institute Inc. USA Certificate in Data Science Microsoft Data Science x Data Science Network (DSN), Nigeria October 2024 April 2024 – May 2024 Certificate in Data Science AltSchool Africa through 3MTT Tech Empowerment Program, Nigeria Jan.2024 – March 2024 Certificate of National Service National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State. Jan. 2023 – Dec. 2023 First Class Honors (B.Sc) in Statistics University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu State, Nigeria. August 2017 – June 2021 Distinction (OND) in Statistics Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. June 2013 – October 2015 West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) Sword of God Model School Academy, Aba Seven (7) Credit passes in Science including English and Mathematics. June 2006 – Sept. 2012 First School Leaving Certificate Evangel Standard Academy, Aba, Abia State Oct. 2000 – August 2006 WORK EXPERIENCES Data Analyst Joeget Ventures Limited • • • • June 2024 – Dec. 2024 Daily record of transactions and loadings of fuel and diesel products sold using Microsoft Excel. Collection of waybills of diesels and oil products transported to various fuel stations in Enugu, Anambra, Benue and Ebonyi States; I was charged with the responsibility of drafting monthly sales summary and reports of fuel and diesel products sold at Enugu, Anambra, Benue and Ebonyi States; I was also charged with the role of a middle-man between drivers of trucks carrying the products to delivery location managers to ensure all locations receive their fuel and diesels at the approved or stipulated time. Lead Data Analyst (Remote) July 2024 - Present Research Committee, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), Nsukka Chapter • • Operation Buzz of Mosquitoes in Nsukka: We investigated the acceptability and use of mosquito nets and repellents among rural communities in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. We also distributed 1000 mosquito nets to the residents of Nsukka LGA in Enugu State, Nigeria. Data Analyst and Researcher Department of Statistics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Dec. 2023 – Jan. 2024 • • Worked with Dr. Nduka U. C (UNN) on developing a comparison of various machine learning algorithms using Sentiment Analysis to determine the Machine Leaning model most appropriate for reviews and sentiment classification using Jupyter Notebook (Python). Worked with Mr. Oluwagbenga Babatunde (a Ph.D student at School of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia) on a research which involves comparing the performance of different estimation methods in ARIMA Modelling using R statistical software. Researcher and data analyst. Promise Analytics Services, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. July 2022 - August 2023 • Created a Multinomial Naïve Bayes Model using Python Programming Language which classified news data into Propaganda and Non-propaganda using Jupyter Notebook (Python). • Conducted a research with some students of the department on infant mortality rate in Nsukka, and was actively involved in the analysis using the R and SPSS package. Data Analyst. Viagem Property and Investment Ltd, Nsukka. April 2022 - May 2022 • Analyzed data on collected quantities of sand, cement, and granite for a certain number of days. The interest was on whether the accuracy of the weighing bucket has reduced over time or not using Advanced Microsoft (MS) Excel software. Data Analyst (NYSC Service Year) Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State Academic Affairs Division Exams and Records Unit/Department Jan. 2023 – Dec. 2023 • • Downloading and Cleaning of students’ records/dataset from the ICT unit using MS Excel. Utilizing Advanced Microsoft (MS) Excel functions to analyze the students records for office use and research prospects; also obtained useful visualizations for data intelligence and analysis. • Worked with great motivation and dedication in the department and received the “Best Serving Corps Member of the Year Award”. Data Analyst Undergraduate Student Department of Statistics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Aug. 2020 - July 2021 • Conducted research on examining the empirical relationship between the global crude oil market and Nigerian stock exchange using Gretl and R software. • Assisted a friend in analyzing research which centered on dietary habits and anthropometric indices among student living in University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus Hostels using SPSS package. • • Assisted my course mate with the analysis of his bachelor’s thesis: A Time Series Analysis of Stock Market Prices of Guinness Nigeria Plc using R and MS Excel. Analyzed the bachelor’s thesis with title: A non-parametric analysis on some prevalent childhood diseases in Nsukka using SPSS package. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES Python for Natural Language Processing (NLP) (Udemy) Data Analysis and Visualization with Microsoft Power BI (Coursera) Python for Data Analysis and Visualizations Masterclass (Udemy) May 2024 January 2024 May 2022 SKILLS • Outstanding communication, interpersonal, management and leadership skills. • High level Tech skills on SQL, Python, Power BI, R and Advanced Excel. • Ability decipher and state actionable insights and make useful inferences using datasets. • Ability to create insights using datasets for business growth and development. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Reading, Researching and Listening to Songs REFERENCES Dr. Nduka Uchenna Department of Statistics University of Nigeria, Nsukka (- --Pharm. Peculiar Onyekere Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (- –-Dr. Babatunde Oluwagbenga Department of Statistics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (---