About me
Machine Learning Researcher (NLP) || Data Scientist
Izunna Okpala
Data Science Researcher
I am currently enrolled in a doctoral program in information technology at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. My current research is in machine learning, NLP, Artificial Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, and Data Mining for crisis informatics.
Published projects
Ongoing projects
Collaborations
Working hours
Resume
My Resume is simplified below
Work at “UC”
2020-DateGraduate Assistant/ Research Fellow
Conducts machine learning research on word negations, text classification, and perception analysis, extending the BERT model to determine the percentage of people in the Cincinnati area that are pro- or anti- COVID-19 vaccine. Previously conducted a machine learning study to detect similarities between 911, 311, and social media data for easy crisis response with the Cincinnati open data and Twitter platform, as well as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for Infrastructure Development and Implications of IT courses.Work at “Para Systems”
2015-2020Solution Architect and Data Engineer (Remote)
I deployed data-centric systems for performance evaluation/prediction with the Naïve Bayes classifier. I also worked with a team that integrated existing BI reports into machine learning readability formats like JSON with Pandas, Numpy packages, and ChartJS for growth analysis. As a BI Developer, I designed and deployed BI solutions in Tableau, Qlik Sense, PowerBI, and SAP Lumira. I and my team also integrated data from PostgreSQL, MySQL, and OracleDB into BI platforms. Para Systems LTD is a leading BI Development Company in Nigeria having delivered solutions for the likes of NNPC Group, First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, City Securities Ltd, BT, Norweb, Telecom, MTN, Zain and Visafone.- Data Analysis
- Software Development
- Business Intelligence(BI) Development
Work at “NINLAN”
2016-2020Research Assistant
Conducted academic research that addressed indigenous language archiving to eliminate language extinction in Nigeria with a focus on language data mining. Additionally, I developed software for digital language archiving and community involvement in Nigeria. There are over 450 indigenous languages in Nigeria.Researches carried out
- Development of Language Mining Platform for Nigerian Languages
- Machine Learning Algorithm for Nigerian Languages
- Text-to-Speech Synthesis in Nigerian Languages
Work at “Information Stash”
2014-2018Senior Software Developer
Information Stash is the leading media platform for all tech-related newsfeed. They engage in the business of Web/Software Development and management. They are also at the forefront of providing research analytics to organizations or persons of interest. The company began operation in the year 2013 and has developed over the years on its engagement with clients.- University Portals
- Mobile App integration
- Tech Blog
Work at “Agro Stash”
2017-2020Senior Software Developer
Agro Stash as the name suggests is an information Technology-driven Agricultural platform with the objective of empowering the youths in Nigeria through Agriculture. They intend to achieve this by offering various individuals who are ready to work with land spaces at a very reduced rate. At the harvesting season, all the products from the various farms can be sold through the Agro Stash platform and the proceeds given to the farmers.- Youth Empowerment
- Land Space provision
- E-commerce system
Services
I offer variety of services to various clients in and outside the country..
Development
Graphics Design
Branding
Web Design
- Mobile App
- Desktop App
- Database Driven App
- Model
- Develop / User inerface
- Testing
- Integration
Development
This encompasses developments ranging from **BI Development **Software Development **Network Administration **Database Development **Database Management.. I offer seamless development and transition from many to digital system..
Graphics Design
I also offer graphics design to clients of interest.. This ranges from: **Logo Design **Software/Web Mock Up Development **Flyers **Banners
Branding
Are you a brand, Influential individual or an organization that wants to move from the backdoor to lime-light. I offer branding package that can model your personality to best professional practices in the world...
Web Design
I offer web design and development services. The web system also follows the best industrial practices such as IOT and IOE. In its adaption, we offer responsive user interface, static system and also dynamic system. I also offer web management for web apps not developed by me.
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Skills
Multi-talented young champ
I’ve gone through series of training in Information Technology, both managerial and technical.
- Leadership
- Mobile App Development
- Desktop App Development
- Web App Development
- Databases(MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle)
- Educational Research(Machine Learning)
- Project Management