Oluchi Nwosu Randolph, Ph.D.
Oluchi Nwosu Randolph, Ph.D.
Data & Research Scientist
Social Science + Data Science + Human-Centered Design
Data & Research Scientist
Social Science + Data Science + Human-Centered Design
Transitioning into data science to impactfully synthesize my social science expertise, interest in design-thinking, and data science skillset. Passionate about leveraging my skills to tackle complex problems. A people researcher seeking opportunities to promote value-rich services, products, and experiences through data-driven, human-centered decision-making.
NASHVILLE SOFTWARE SCHOOL
Data Science Bootcamp
June 2021
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
Ph.D. | Community Research and Action
May 2014
EMORY UNIVERSITY
B.S. | Psychology & Linguistics
May 2009
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Python (pandas, numpy, matplotlib, seaborn, plotly, sklearn, etc.)
R (tidyverse, plotly, Shiny, etc.)
SQL (Postgres)
Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning (regression, classification, clustering, regularization, decision trees, etc.)
SAS
RESEARCH SKILLS
Interviews (focus group and individual)
Narrative Inquiry
Survey Development
Literature Reviews
Ethnography (participant observation, case studies)
Artifact Analysis
Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses
Disseminating Findings (via peer-reviewed manuscripts, infographics, white papers, dashboards, oral presentations, and workshops)
Experimental Design
COLLABORATION TOOLS
Git/GitHub
Slack
Google Workspace
Zoom
NASHVILLE SOFTWARE SCHOOL
Data Science Apprentice
Sept 2020 - June 2021
Trained in software engineering and analytics skills to source, clean, and analyze data
Collaborated on team-based projects to answer data questions
Provided data-driven recommendations to address local businesses' needs
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Jan 2017 - Sept 2020
Served as the project manager on a team investigating the attrition and retention of STEM Ph.D.'s on faculty career paths
Conducted empirical research to optimize postdoc training experiences, professional development as PIs, and retention in academia
Developed online surveys with Qualtrics and created interview questionnaires for data collection
Played a central role in data curation, exploration, and analysis
Translated findings into insights on how to increase diversity among STEM faculty
Disseminated findings via reports, infographics, peer-reviewed papers, and presentations to project stakeholders
FISK UNIVERSITY
General Psychology Adjunct Instructor, Behavioral Sciences Department
Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
Designed curriculum and assessments for 35+ students over the course of 16 weeks each semester
Guided survey development, data collection, and statistical analyses as a faculty research advisor for upperclassmen