Eralda Gjika (Dhamo)
Statistics and Psychometrics Specialist,Â
EQA- Exam Quality and AnalyticsÂ
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaÂ
(2023- ongoing)
Research Assistant,Â
Carleton University
(2021-2023)
Eralda Gjika (Dhamo), I live in Ottawa capital of Canada, but originally I am from Tirana capital of Albania.
Leading and managing a Data and Psychometric team at Vretta Inc., enriched my experience in maintaining data integrity and delivering valuable insights. Proficient in conducting data analytics, validation processes, and report design to translate data into actionable decision-making insights. Adept at presenting research findings, analysis plans, and design procedures to diverse audiences effectively. Accomplished Statistician with a strong background in designing and managing experiments and surveys, delivering valuable information. Experienced in advising institutions, companies, and individuals, leveraging analytical functions and data retrieval methods based on modeling and prediction. Advanced knowledge of statistical software, programming languages, and technologies that support the ability as a storyteller through data visualizations. Proven track record of conducting impactful research, writing reports and articles for publication, and presenting findings at international scientific meetings. Skilled in communicating complex data in an accessible manner, utilizing various machine learning methodologies for accurate predictions in complex datasets.Â
Supporting the EQA (Exam Quality and Analytics) team as an SPS (Statistics and Psychometrics Specialist) at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada allowed me to challenge myself with a different range and nature of data in education.Â
I am a statistician and a data scientist specialized in supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, machine learning as well as probability prediction, and time series forecasting. I am a proficient user of R software (started R in 2006). I offer my experience to many institutions and companies as a consultant (www.sccalbania.com).Â
Since 2020 I am also a data scientist trainer contributing to one of the most known companies in Europe Crystal-System located in Bucharest. I have trained many inspiring data scientists in different locations of the world (Romania, Ukraine, Mexico, Paraguay, Cuba, Italy, Albania etc.)
Among my research interests are:
Skill Areas: • Statistics • Mathematics •Data Science • Data Analytic • Data Wrangling • Visualization• Programming • Psychometrics •Machine Learning •Time Series •Prediction •Deep Learning •Sentiment Analysis • Qualitative Modeling •Quantitative Modeling •R •R Studio •Shinny App •SQL •SPSS •Python •Microsoft Office •GitHub •GitLab •Notion •Communication •Critical Thinking • Time Management • Project Management •Team Management • Team Leadership • Competitive Analysis • Training • Problem-Solving •Strong Interpersonal Skills • Analytical Skills • Innovative thinkingÂ
Address in Albania:
Department of Applied Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences, Building C/ 3-rd Floor/ Office No.305
Blv.'ZOG I', Tirana, Albania
Web:Â www.unitir.edu.al;Â www.fshn.edu.al
Address in Canada:
Ottawa, CanadaÂ
WORK Experience
October 2023 – Ongoing – Ottawa, CanadaÂ
Statistics and Psychometrics Specialist, EQA- Exam Quality and Analytics , Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaÂ
December 2022 – October 2023 – Ottawa, CanadaÂ
Manager of Data and Evaluation, Vretta IncÂ
06/09/2022 – April 2023 – Ottawa, CanadaÂ
Teaching Assistant, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton UniversityÂ
06/09/2021 – April 2023 – Ottawa, CanadaÂ
Research Assistant, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Carleton UniversityÂ
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01/10/2020 – December 2022– Bucharest, RomaniaÂ
 Data Scientist and trainer Crystal System SRLÂ
01/01/2008 – September 2022 – Tirana, Albania
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LECTURER/RESEARCHER – UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA, FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCE, DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS
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Teaching and research interest: Probability, Statistics, Stochastic Process and Simulations with R software; Time Series and Applications with R software.
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Tirana, Albania
01/10/2015 – 30/06/2017 – Tirana, Albania
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APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS LECTURER – EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA (UET)
 Tirana, Albania
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01/10/2006 – 31/07/2017 – Tirana, Albania
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MATHEMATICS/ STATISTICS LECTURER – POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA
 Tirana, Albania
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 01/03/2007 – 31/12/2007 – Tirana, Albania
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STATISTICIAN – NATIONAL AGENCY FOR STUDENT EVALUATION/ MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORT AND YOUTH
 Tirana, Albania
EDUCATIONÂ
06/10/2021 – 04/2023 – Ottawa, Ottawa, CanadaÂ
MASTER OF SCIENCE in STATISTICS Carleton UniversityÂ
October 2020-January 2021-Applied Forecaster - University of Nicosia, Cyprus. https://app.block.co/certificate/c468b42a-e8c5-40cb-a5c2-7fb16b45a515/Â
01/01/2010 – 02/06/2014 – Faculty of Natural Science, Department of Applied Mathematics, Tirana, Albania DOCTORATE DEGREE IN TIME SERIES METHODS AND APPLICATIONS – University of Tirana
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01/10/2006 – 27/01/2009 – Faculty of Natural Science, Department of Mathematics, Tirana, Albania MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS – University of Tirana
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01/10/2001 – 01/07/2006 – Faculty of Natural Science, Department of Mathematics, Tirana, Albania UNIVERSITY DEGREE "MATHEMATICIAN" – University of Tirana