BOLADE VICTOR OLORUNTAYO

Seasoned Pharmacist & Health Data Analysis Expert
Abuja, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Pharmacist and Health Data Analysis Expert with over four years of experience in leveraging data analytics, public health, and statistical methodologies to drive evidence-based decisions. Proven ability to translate complex genomic and epidemiological data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for public health initiatives. Committed to advancing data-driven decision-making within Nigeria's public health and research sectors, combining deep domain expertise with advanced analytical skills.

Work

Cognifyz Technologies
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Machine Learning Intern

Remote, Virtual, China

Summary

Conducted comprehensive data analysis and developed a machine learning model to predict restaurant ratings during an internship with Cognifyz Technologies.

Highlights

Conducted exploratory data analysis and managed data integrity through comprehensive data cleaning, identifying interesting insights for evidence-based decision-making.

Built a robust machine learning model in Python to accurately predict aggregate restaurant ratings based on various features.

Applied advanced data cleaning and analytical techniques to ensure high-quality data input for model development and predictive accuracy.

Independent Research
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Genomic Data Analyst | Antimicrobial Resistance

Remote, Virtual, Nigeria

Summary

Led advanced genomic data analysis projects focused on antimicrobial resistance, applying bioinformatics and statistical methods to identify critical determinants and inform public health strategies.

Highlights

Executed a comprehensive genomic workflow for 10 *Streptococcus pneumoniae* clinical strains using the BV-BRC platform, identifying critical antimicrobial resistance (AMR) determinants and virulence factors.

Developed multidimensional heatmaps using R, correlating 30+ resistance genes with 15+ antibiotic classes to provide high-resolution insights into genotype-phenotype patterns.

Constructed Maximum Likelihood evolutionary trees with MEGA software, analyzing clonal divergence and identifying potential outbreak clusters among NCBI-sourced pneumococcal isolates.

Characterized functional mechanisms of multi-drug resistance (MDR), identifying high-intensity target alterations in *pbp* genes and efflux pump expression to predict clinical treatment failures.

Translated complex genomic datasets into actionable public health recommendations, focusing on implications of MDR strains for antibiotic stewardship and vaccine policy in resource-limited settings.

Independent Research
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Data Analyst (Disease Outbreaks Report)

Remote, Virtual, Nigeria

Summary

Developed an interactive PowerBI dashboard to analyze disease outbreak data in Nigeria, extracting actionable insights to inform public health strategies.

Highlights

Deployed Power Query to clean and transform extensive disease outbreak datasets, ensuring data integrity and readiness for analysis.

Designed and created a comprehensive interactive PowerBI dashboard, effectively visualizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and uncovering critical trends in disease outbreaks from 2009-2018.

Uncovered actionable insights and trends from complex datasets, supporting evidence-based decision-making for public health interventions.

Various Universities in Nigeria
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Data Analyst and Research Assistant

Various, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Provided extensive data analysis and research support for academic projects across multiple Nigerian universities, specializing in statistical analysis and hypothesis testing.

Highlights

Assisted over 10 final year students from diverse Nigerian universities with thesis research methodology and statistical analysis, teaching and conducting hypothesis testing (Student t-test, ANOVA, Chi-square).

Collaborated with an MSc student from the Open University of Nigeria on literature review and data collection, contributing to a comprehensive research project from April to June 2024.

Partnered with esteemed faculty members and fellow undergraduate students at the University of Benin, conducting research, literature reviews, and statistical analysis in 2023.

Independently analyzed undergraduate thesis data using Microsoft Excel and SPSS, delivering actionable insights and supporting academic conclusions in September 2023.

Volunteer

Youths of The Future Initiate
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Organizer and Team Leader; Abuja Teens Mega Conference

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Summary

Spearheaded the 'Youths of The Future Initiate' to organize and lead the Abuja Teens Mega Conference, focusing on youth mentorship, career development, and skill acquisition.

Highlights

Initiated and led the Abuja Teens Conference, providing mentorship, career development, and skill acquisition opportunities for young individuals.

Engaged stakeholders across 22 schools, securing approvals and participation from 265 students across 14 secondary schools.

Directed end-to-end event execution, including stakeholder coordination, speaker management, and comprehensive logistics, ensuring a successful conference on February 28, 2026.

DLCF University of Benin-UNIBEN
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Exco-Member (Koinonia coordinator)

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Summary

Served as an Executive Committee Member and Koinonia Coordinator for DLCF at the University of Benin, fostering community engagement and spiritual development.

Highlights

Coordinated Koinonia activities, enhancing fellowship and community engagement for over 100 members from 2021-2023.

Organized and facilitated weekly meetings and special events, promoting spiritual growth and communal bonding within the campus fellowship.

Contributed to the strategic planning and execution of fellowship programs, supporting leadership initiatives and member development.

DLCF University of Benin-UNIBEN
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Music Director

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Summary

Directed musical activities for the Deeper Life Campus Fellowship at the University of Benin, enhancing worship experiences and coordinating musical teams.

Highlights

Led and managed a team of 15+ musicians and vocalists, coordinating rehearsals and performances for weekly services and special events from 2019-2022.

Developed and implemented musical programs that enriched the worship experience for over 200 fellowship members.

Mentored and trained new musicians, improving overall musical quality and fostering talent development within the fellowship.

Education

National Open University of Nigeria
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Master of Public Health (In-view)

Public Health

Grade: CGPA: 4.40/5.0

University of Benin, Nigeria
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Doctor of Pharmacy-Pharm.D

Pharmacy

Grade: CGPA: 4.41/5.0

Languages

English

Certificates

Aspire Leadership Program

Issued By

Aspire Institute

Infectious Disease Genomics

Issued By

Genomac Institute

Machine learning internship

Issued By

Cognifyz Technologies, China

Data analysis with Python.

Issued By

IBM/Coursera

Introduction to probability and data with R.

Issued By

Coursera

Statistics in Public health.

Issued By

Coursera

Skills

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

Python, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, RStudio, SPSS, Data Analytics, Research, Problem Solving, Data Visualization.

Programming & Development

Programming, Coding, Python, RStudio.

Office Productivity

Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Communication & Collaboration

Excellent Communication, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership.

Genomic Data Analysis

Bioinformatics, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Virulence Factors, Genomic Workflow, Phylogenetic Reconstruction, Multi-Drug Resistance (MDR) Profiling, Antibiotic Stewardship, Vaccine Policy.

Statistical Analysis

Hypothesis Testing, Student t-test, ANOVA, Chi-square, Probability, Statistics in Public Health.

Machine Learning

Machine Learning Models, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Predictive Modeling.