Adam Lawal

Data Scientist | AI/ML Engineer | Software Developer
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering, adept at transforming complex data into actionable insights and innovative solutions. Proven ability to lead AI-powered product development, optimize systems, and drive significant improvements in user engagement and operational efficiency. Eager to leverage expertise in Python, AI/ML frameworks, and full-stack development to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic technology environment.

Work

Yomi Denzel Foundation
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Data Science Intern (Intensive Training Program)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led the development of HealthRec, an AI-powered health companion, significantly enhancing user engagement and architecting robust backend services for personalized health recommendations.

Highlights

Spearheaded the development of HealthRec, an AI-powered health companion, boosting user engagement by 25% through personalized conversational insights derived from health metrics.

Architected scalable backend services using Django, integrating Google Fit and OpenAI APIs to deliver personalized health recommendations effectively.

Processed and analyzed over 1GB of user health data with Pandas and NumPy, implementing robust model evaluation pipelines to ensure data integrity and performance.

Microsoft ADC
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Software Engineering Intern (High School Internship Program)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Engineered a smart waste management prototype that optimized collection routes and reduced waste overflow, collaborating effectively within agile development cycles.

Highlights

Engineered an innovative smart waste management prototype (MVP) using Arduino and C++, optimizing collection routes and reducing simulated waste overflow by 35%.

Collaborated with a team of 10+ engineers and interns in agile sprints, delivering a functional prototype within 4 weeks and earning recognition for innovation and teamwork.

Education

University of Lagos
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Statistics

Grade: 4.35/5.0

Courses

Probability Theory

Statistical Inference

Discrete Mathematics

Machine Learning

Data Science Statistics

Big Data Analytics

AltSchool Africa
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Diploma

Data Science

Courses

Python for Data Science

Data Engineering Principles

Machine Learning Applications

Advanced Data Analysis Projects

Homat Comprehensive College
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

High School Diploma

General Studies

Grade: 4.5/5.0

Courses

WAEC Subjects (Distinctions across all)

Advanced Academic Curriculum

Awards

FATE Foundation Scholarship

Awarded By

FATE Foundation

Awarded a prestigious scholarship with a <2% acceptance rate, recognizing exceptional academic potential and leadership in the field of Data Science.

School Management Academic Scholarship

Awarded By

Homat Comprehensive College Management

Recognized for outstanding academic performance and leadership as Head of Student Representative Council, mentoring a student body of 2,000+.

Publications

A/B Test Analysis: Reddit Headline Sentiment vs. Engagement

Published by

Medium

Summary

Authored and published a detailed analysis on Medium, gaining over 70+ reads and 450+ claps, demonstrating expertise in statistical analysis and data communication.

Languages

English

Certificates

PCED - Python Certified Entry-Level

Issued By

AltSchool Africa

PCAD - Associate Data Analyst

Issued By

AltSchool Africa

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, R, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.

Libraries & Frameworks

Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, Django, FastAPI, React, LangChain.

Machine Learning & Data Science

Supervised & Unsupervised Learning, CNNs, Model Fine-Tuning, RAG, A/B Testing, Feature Engineering.

Tools & Platforms

Git, GitHub, Docker, Postman, Vercel, Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab.

Projects

Soma (AltSchool AI/ML Hackathon)

Summary

Architected and deployed a full-stack diagnostic tool using FastAPI and React that classifies conditions from symptoms with a Scikit-learn multiclass model.

A/B Test Analysis: Reddit Headline Sentiment vs. Engagement

Summary

Designed and executed a randomized A/B test on 1,000+ Reddit posts, applying SciPy for hypothesis testing to validate statistical significance.

Data Science Mentor (CJID AI Campus Network)

Summary

Mentored a cohort of 8 undergraduate students on the Data Science track, guiding project development from ideation to implementation and providing targeted code reviews.

ALX Nigeria Exploratory Data Analysis

Summary

Performed an end-to-end exploratory data analysis on 5,000 student records using Pandas and Matplotlib to uncover key drivers of program attrition.

MedSet Telemedicine App

Summary

Co-founded a telemedicine app that won the national SAGE competition and allowed representation of Nigeria at the SAGE World Cup.