Data Scientist
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Olajumoke
Helen Adesina
Transforming data into insightful solutions — spanning Data Science, Machine Learning, cloud engineering, and academic research across the banking and not-for-profit sectors.
Current Role
Data Scientist — First Bank, Nigeria
Education
MSc Applied AI & Data Analytics — Bradford
Portfolio
Tech Stack & Projects
Live Project
Python & Machine Learning
SVM & Logistic Regression models predicting drug bioactivity against Dengue Virus
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Live Project
Excel & Data Analysis
Online retail dataset analysis with interactive visualisations and an executive dashboard built in Excel.
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Live Project
Tableau
Interactive Superstore Sales dashboard with advanced visual analytics published on Tableau Public.
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Live Project
SQL & Data Exploration
MySQL queries for data exploration and manipulation on a grocery store dataset sourced from Kaggle.
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Power BI
Interactive dashboards for product performance, data quality KPIs and operational metrics.
Azure & Cloud Engineering
Azure Databricks, DevOps pipelines and cloud-based ML deployments.
R & Statistical Analysis
Statistical modelling and data analysis using R.
Bioinformatics & Lab Research
Nested PCR, RFLP, molecular surveillance of P. falciparum.
Career
Professional Experience
Sep 2025 – Present
Data Scientist
First Bank, Nigeria
Built interactive Power BI dashboards to monitor product performance, data quality, and operational KPIs for business stakeholders. Improved data accuracy and reduced reporting time by 80% through automation of validation and transformation processes using Azure DevOps, Databricks, Python, and SQL.
May 2024 – Feb 2025
Application Support Analyst
CDP, London
Provided 2nd-line support for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring SLA-compliant resolution of tickets and technical issues. Developed user guides and supported UAT for platform features. Built strong cross-functional communication and bug triage foundations.
Apr 2023 – Apr 2024
Junior Systems Analyst
CDP, London
Utilised SQL to query and validate data for diagnostics and report automation. Applied troubleshooting using Postman API to validate data flows and system interoperability. Created and updated technical documentation covering data pipelines, reporting logic, and user journeys.
Aug 2022 – Jan 2023
Data Analytics & AI Associate
Intelance Digital Enablement Services
Designed and created automations in Microsoft Dynamics 365 using Power Automate and Power Apps, significantly reducing data processing time and improving pipeline efficiency.
Jan 2020 – Nov 2020
Laboratory Assistant
Chi Farms Limited, Nigeria
Collected and processed food samples, prepared culture media, inoculated Petri dishes for microbial analysis, and compiled quality control reports in strict adherence to health and safety protocols.
Jan 2018 – Jul 2018
Laboratory Assistant
MeCure Healthcare Limited, Nigeria
Collected and prepared biological samples for diagnostic testing including phlebotomy. Maintained confidential patient records in compliance with data protection standards.
Competencies
Technical Skills
Data Science & Machine Learning
Cloud & Engineering
Data & Reporting Tools
Laboratory & Bioinformatics
Academic Background
Education
Sep 2021 – Dec 2022
MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics
University of Bradford, United Kingdom — Merit (with Honours)
Dissertation: The Application of Machine Learning Techniques in Computational Drug Discovery Using Biological Data. Developed SVM and Binary Logistic Regression models to classify drug-like molecules against Dengue Virus serotype 2.
Supervised by Dr. Olusoyi Ashaye.
Supervised by Dr. Olusoyi Ashaye.
Aug 2015 – Jun 2019
BSc Microbiology
Redeemer's University, Nigeria — Second Class Upper (2:1) with Honours
Undergraduate research conducted at the Institute of Genomics and Global Health (ACEGID). Performed nested PCR and RFLP on Plasmodium falciparum DNA samples to detect Y184F polymorphism in the MDR-1 gene.
Supervised by Professor Christian Happi and Dr. Tolulope Kayode.
Supervised by Professor Christian Happi and Dr. Tolulope Kayode.
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