Hello! I'm Ayodeji O. Sowale, a multiskilled Chartered Engineer and Senior IT Consultant with a track record across industrial oil and gas, renewable energy, real estate, retail, and financial services. I build data-driven solutions by combining mathematical modeling, machine learning, and simulation to predict, model, optimise and simulate systems and processes. I thrive on solving complex problems and turning data into actionable insights that drive business value. I lead cross-functional teams, design robust data architectures, and translate analytics into practical outcomes using Python, SQL, and modern visualization tools, while maintaining data governance and regulatory compliance.

Ayodeji O. Sowale

Hello! I'm Ayodeji O. Sowale, a multiskilled Chartered Engineer and Senior IT Consultant with a track record across industrial oil and gas, renewable energy, real estate, retail, and financial services. I build data-driven solutions by combining mathematical modeling, machine learning, and simulation to predict, model, optimise and simulate systems and processes. I thrive on solving complex problems and turning data into actionable insights that drive business value. I lead cross-functional teams, design robust data architectures, and translate analytics into practical outcomes using Python, SQL, and modern visualization tools, while maintaining data governance and regulatory compliance.

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Hello! I’m Ayodeji O. Sowale, a multiskilled Chartered Engineer and Senior IT Consultant with a track record across industrial oil and gas, renewable energy, real estate, retail, and financial services. I build data-driven solutions by combining mathematical modeling, machine learning, and simulation to predict, model, optimise and simulate systems and processes. I thrive on solving complex problems and turning data into actionable insights that drive business value.

I lead cross-functional teams, design robust data architectures, and translate analytics into practical outcomes using Python, SQL, and modern visualization tools, while maintaining data governance and regulatory compliance.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

HEO Specialist Data Analyst at Office of National Statistics
February 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Analysed large UK-wide datasets using SQL and developed statistical and ML models in Python; maintained and updated national datasets; created dashboards in Power BI and Tableau; collaborated with regional leads to co-design analytical projects and forecast KPIs; performed data mining, wrangling on financial data; analyzed HR data to support recruitment and headcount planning; ensured GDPR compliance and data governance; produced reports and benchmark analyses; translated insights for a range of stakeholders.
Forecasting Analytics Manager (Lead Data Scientist) at Smart DCC
February 28, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Led a team of data scientists and analysts to develop forecasting performance metrics for processes and systems; built ML models in Python to predict outputs from live pipeline data; ensured data quality and integrate scenario analyses to assess risks and opportunities; produced dashboards and drove forecasting strategy across teams.
GSENZH Lead Data Analyst at CPCA (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority)
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Developed an MVP using Python to monitor Net Zero Carbon journeys for Local Authorities; built dashboards in Power BI for stakeholders; implemented GDPR data protection measures; built a CRM app in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps) and integrated with existing systems; authored user guides and delivered training.
Senior Data Scientist/Python Developer/ML Engineer/Analyst (Senior Consultant) at Deloitte
April 30, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Led data science and ML projects across multiple domains; developed simulation models (Discrete Event, Agent-Based) and Digital Twins; implemented ETL/SQL pipelines and visualization (Tableau, Power BI); built ML algorithms with pandas, scikit-learn, Keras, PySpark, PyTorch; developed energy, sales, and logistics models; deployed production-ready models and contributed to code reviews and best practices.
Lead Data Analyst/Program Manager at Landsec
March 31, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Created M&V models to support Net Zero carbon targets; built energy consumption models and dashboards; measured and verified emissions, correlated footfall with energy; generated cost savings estimates and integrated results into BIM for live asset management.
Senior Consultant (Data Scientist - Modelling & Simulation Engineer) at STRATHCLYDE UNIVERSITY
March 31, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Developed an operations & maintenance modelling tool for offshore wind turbines; built interactive GUI in Python/Octave/MATLAB; analyzed historical wind farm data and forecast power, maintenance costs and revenue using Markov chain models; performed sensitivity analyses to inform client decisions.
Data (Development) Engineer - Data Analytics at AIR PRODUCTS PLC
October 31, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Led design and simulation for product applications; performed data extraction using MySQL; employed MATLAB and Python for ML on historical data to optimize parameters; constructed data flows and dashboards to predict performance; delivered end-to-end model development and deployment.
RESEARCH ENGINEER at Naresuan University
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Government-funded project on modelling and optimization of a solar-powered Stirling engine; developed a predictive model of engine performance; used MATLAB and GA for optimization; validated with experimental data.

Education

PhD Mechanical Engineering at Northumbria University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
MSc Mechanical Engineering (Distinction) at Northumbria University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
BSc Mechanical Engineering at University of Lagos
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

SAFHEA (Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy)
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
PRINCE2
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
AWS Essentials
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Cloud computing on AWS
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Denodo Data Virtualisation Architect
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
AWS Data Analytics Specialty
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Financial Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Other