I'm a Data Scientist with 5+ years of building systems, models, and automation, transitioning into HR data & systems architecture, building and shipping predictive models, experimentation frameworks, and data products that drive user and business outcomes. I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally with engineers and product teams, using AI-assisted tools to accelerate development and iteration, and I am passionate about turning data into actionable insights that empower people and organizations to perform at their best.

Chukwudi Aboaja

I'm a Data Scientist with 5+ years of building systems, models, and automation, transitioning into HR data & systems architecture, building and shipping predictive models, experimentation frameworks, and data products that drive user and business outcomes. I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally with engineers and product teams, using AI-assisted tools to accelerate development and iteration, and I am passionate about turning data into actionable insights that empower people and organizations to perform at their best.

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I’m a Data Scientist with 5+ years of building systems, models, and automation, transitioning into HR data & systems architecture, building and shipping predictive models, experimentation frameworks, and data products that drive user and business outcomes.

I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally with engineers and product teams, using AI-assisted tools to accelerate development and iteration, and I am passionate about turning data into actionable insights that empower people and organizations to perform at their best.

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Language

English
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Norwegian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Data Analyst – Operational Intelligence (Energy Sector) at Equinor ASA (via Completion Services)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Built and maintained 6+ real-time Power BI and Spotfire dashboards tracking KPIs across active rigs; automated 4 recurring SQL/DAX reporting pipelines; improved operational decision-making time; reduced ad-hoc stakeholder reporting by ~30%; translated high-frequency sensor data into structured KPI views; delivered product and process insights; collaborated with engineering and IT teams to define data requirements and implement Azure-based reporting solutions.
Data Scientist – Platform Intelligence & Churn Modelling at Equinor ASA (via Experis AS)
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Designed and deployed a churn prediction model (gradient boosting, 82% precision) reducing customer attrition by 12%; conducted behavioral segmentation on 2M+ user interaction records identifying 5 personas; built A/B testing framework to validate retention campaigns before rollout; reduced failed campaign rate by ~20% and accelerated product decisions; delivered data-driven recommendations to cross-functional teams.
Data Scientist – ESG & Emissions Optimization at ESG & Emissions Optimization (via ESGAN AS)
October 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Built a cloud-based self-service analytics platform on Azure used by 8+ maritime/offshore B2B clients; supported real-time pricing, inventory monitoring, and operational efficiency decisions across 3 product lines; designed an AB testing framework to validate retention interventions; integrated multiple data sources to optimize ESG metrics and emissions reporting.
Data Analyst at Equinor ASA (via Completion Services)
September 20, 2023 - September 20, 2025
Built an anomaly detection system; flagged 15+ quarterly deviations, cutting incident response time by 2 days. Owned and managed data architecture; built dbt models reducing reporting discrepancies by 30%. Developed scalable data models for predictive maintenance; identified wear patterns enabling preemptive interventions. Designed, built, and maintained 6+ dashboards; reduced stakeholder reporting requests by 30%.
Data Scientist at Equinor ASA (via Experis AS)
September 20, 2022 - September 20, 2023
Owned end-to-end model from requirements to deployment; reduced attrition by 12% via targeted interventions. Translated business needs into data solutions; segmentation lifted acquisition and adoption by 15%. Developed scalable data models (5-person team) raising engagement and product discovery by 15% each. Led automation and process improvements; predictive modeling drove 30% platform adoption increase. Improved and optimized data architecture; dbt models reduced query time by 45%.
Data Scientist at Energia AS
October 20, 2021 - August 20, 2022
Led process design for A/B tests; reduced failed campaigns by 20% and improved decision confidence. Built and maintained scalable data models and pipelines; improved data availability for analytics. Improved and optimized workflows; unified 5+ data sources, reducing reporting time from days to hours. Identified opportunities for automation; validated workflows eliminating manual quality checks. Translated business needs into data solutions; defined metrics supporting continuous improvement. Partnered with leadership to deliver insights; dashboards accelerated charter decisions by 3 days.
Data Scientist at Swap Space Systems
January 1, 2017 - February 1, 2021
Developed scalable data models; segmentation improved targeting accuracy by 22% and conversions by 17%. Identified opportunities for automation; workflows eliminated 12 hours per week of manual reporting. Owned end-to-end model deployment; forecasting reduced stockouts by 25% and turnover by 20%. Improved ETL workflows; ensured data accuracy and accessibility. Partnered with leadership to translate business needs into data solutions.
Data Analyst at Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company
March 1, 2016 - January 2, 2017
Owned end-to-end model; forecasting reduced stockouts by 25% and improved turnover by 20%. Reporting accuracy improved; ETL workflows increased data accessibility and reliability. Partnered with leadership to translate business needs into data solutions.

Education

Master of Science in Data Science at University of Stavanger
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology at Babcock University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Software & Internet