Highlights:Began my data journey in March this year and have made exponential progress. I have taken courses in Python, R, SQL, Databases, Stats & Probability, Machine Learning, and various data analysis, engineering, and visualization tools. I also have a good portfolio of projects in mainly Python, SQL, and PowerBI. I’m determined, adaptable, conscientious, curious, light-hearted, and collaborative. I was a barber in college, where I documented and analyzed my client data, helping me optimize profit from my side hustle. I was also a part of two extracurricular exec boards and always try to give back to my communities as best I can.

Skills:Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Scientist, Analyst, Software Engineer, Web Developer, Python, SQL, PowerBI, Java, Javascript, HTML/CSS, Excel, R, Tableau, Dashboards, ETL, Problem Solving

Goal:Become an expert Data Scientist/Analyst/Engineer in a few years through hard work and dedication. I am passionate about it and making the process fun!

Certification:• Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate - Coursera • Stats & Probability for Data Science – Udemy • IBM Intro to Artificial Intelligence - Coursera • SQL Server Development - DataCamp • Data Scientist with Python - DataCamp (in Progress)

Honor:• Dean’s List Fall 2020, Spring 2021 • Richard Tapia Computing Conference Scholarship 2021, 2022 • AfroTech Conference Scholarship 2021

Software Development Intern 05/2023 - 06/2023
Stanbic IBTC, , Nigeria
• Developed an API to replace the legacy wallet application • Optimized database performance, enhancing data accuracy and reliability by 14.5% compared to baseline benchmarks.
• Enhanced Data Management: Developed APIs and implemented CRUD operations with Java Spring Boot & PostgreSQL, improving data handling and retrieval. • Managed and optimized data rules engine, ensuring validation accuracy and reducing errors by 14.5%. • Increased Team Productivity: Enhanced collaboration and communication within the team.--
Software Engineering Intern 06/2022 - 08/2022
Zillow Group, , Washington United States
• Developed NextJS pages with GraphQL to achieve 6% faster data fetching • Reduced data errors through the implementation of Data router and optimizing data accuracy and integrity.
Rotation 1 (iOS Software Dev) • Created a Contact List iOS app, using XCode, UIKit and SwiftUI, with the parsed JSON data from API Rotation 2 (Front End) • Built a WordPress site using ReactJS to render Zillow’s internal design system documentation pages • Created Next.js pages to fetch data using GraphQL queries, and used a HTML/CSS Front End Rotation 3 (Back End) • Inspected and verified DB data via Data router • Exposed data via APIs and Java web API handlers--

Virgina Tech 08/2020 - 05/2024
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Computer Science
- Completed 2 internships - Dean's List (2 times) - Won 3 conference scholarships - Was on 3 different extra-curricular Exec boards.

Gerald_Akalugwu_Resume Python, SQL, Machine Learning, PowerBI, Java, Analysis, Visualization, Communication, Problem Solving, Presentation