Remi Des-Ogugua
| Data Analyst |
Applied Data Science |
Social Impact |
- Email: Rdesogugua@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-des-ogugua-b6a71020a/
- GitHub: https://github.com/remideso
Summary
Data Analyst and Applied Data Science graduate student with experience in machine learning, data visualization, and institutional analytics. Skilled in translating complex data into actionable insights, with a focus on education, inequality, and social impact.
Education
Howard University — M.S. Applied Data Science & Analytics
Expected Graduation: May 2026
Howard University — B.A. Sociology (Concentration: Data Science & Social Research)
Graduated: May 2023
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Skills
Languages: Python, R, SQL
Machine Learning: Regression, Classification, Clustering, NLP (Scikit-learn)
Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Flourish
Tools: Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query), Google Analytics, SPSS
Projects
Federal Education Funding & Racial Disparities
Analyzed over 11,000 U.S. school districts to examine how race and poverty impact federal funding distribution. Applied regression and correlation analysis to identify disparities in Title I funding.
- Identified strong relationships between poverty levels and federal funding
- Built predictive models to estimate funding distribution
- Highlighted disparities impacting minority student populations
Code: https://github.com/remideso/remideso.github.io
Atlanta BeltLine & Urban Change Analysis
Conducted spatial and statistical analysis examining how proximity to the BeltLine impacts demographic shifts, housing costs, and displacement.
- Analyzed census tract data from 2000–2020
- Built regression and classification models
- Visualized trends through mapping and projections
Professional Experience
Spelman College — Data Analyst (Office of the Provost)
Feb 2026 – Present
- Support faculty data analysis and institutional reporting within the Office of the Provost
- Develop and manage datasets related to faculty workload, appointments, and demographics
- Build dashboards and reports to support academic planning and decision-making
- Improve data processes and standardization across systems
Morehouse School of Medicine — Applications Analyst & Data Systems Manager
Jan 2024 – Feb 2026
- Managed and analyzed over 7,000 admissions applications annually
- Built Power BI dashboards and Excel reports to support institutional planning
- Developed automated data pipelines and improved CRM workflows
- Maintained data integrity and standardized reporting processes
Morehouse School of Medicine — Graduate Data Science Intern
Apr 2025 – Aug 2025
- Built machine learning models to predict student success (USMLE Step 1)
- Developed Power BI dashboards integrating SQL data
- Collaborated with Institutional Research on analytics initiatives
Telling Our Stories Press — Research Analyst
Jun 2023 – Dec 2023
- Analyzed SQL and Google Analytics data to assess engagement trends
- Built dashboards and reports to communicate program impact
- Improved data collection and reporting processes
Agnes Scott College — Assistant Program Manager
Sep 2022 – Jun 2023
- Conducted program evaluations using quantitative and qualitative data
- Created reports and presented findings to leadership
- Improved data workflows and documentation
Certifications
Microsoft Excel and Data Visualization — Agnes Scott College (2023)