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Ermias Gaga

Research Analyst | Data Scientist

About me

PROFESSIONAL PATH

Hello, my name is Ermias Gelaye Gaga. I am a data scientist and data research analyst with over 9 years of experience working in fast-paced, dynamic digital environments with a strong focus on data handling and analysis. I hold a Master of Science in Data Science from Eastern University, Master of Science in Cognitive Science – Cognitive Neuroscience Stream from CIMeC – Center for Mind/Brain Sciences at the University of Trento, and a Certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.

I am passionate about leveraging my multidisciplinary training to collaborate with teams of researchers focused on mining, analyzing, visualizing, and delivering insights from heterogeneous data sources.

I’ve worked on a variety of data projects involving exploratory data analysis, visualization, and the development of data pipelines. I showcase some of these projects on this site, with links to their GitHub repositories.

Personal Interests:

When I'm not working with data, I enjoy photography and traveling. Check out my photography portfolio.

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Skills

EXPERIENCED WITH
PYTHON
R
JAVA
SQL

Data Wrangling

93%

Data Visualization

95%

Quantitative Methods

90%

Advanced-Data Mining

90%

Data Modeling

83%

EDA

88%

Featured Projects

Data Science Projects

Google Health Search Trends

Google Health Search Trends Analysis

Interactive Dashboard Development

Developed an interactive dashboard to explore online search trends for common health issues in the US over two decades, comparing them with actual occurrence data from CDC.

  • Collected and cleaned data from Google Trends, Kaggle, and CDC
  • Built PostgreSQL database and Flask API backend
  • Created interactive visualizations with D3.js and Plotly
  • Resulted in 15% more efficient identification of health concern patterns
Python SQL Flask D3.js
Mental Health Analysis

Mental Health vs. Suicide Predictor

Machine Learning Application

Built a predictive model to analyze the relationship between mental health risk factors and suicide rates across different countries.

  • Analyzed dataset of 100,000+ records from WHO and other sources
  • Developed regression models with 85% prediction accuracy
  • Created Tableau dashboard to visualize key findings
  • Identified strongest predictors of suicide rates by country
Python Machine Learning Tableau Flask
Weather Analysis

Global Weather Analysis

Data Visualization Project

Analyzed how weather changes as you get closer to the equator using data from 500+ cities worldwide.

  • Collected data from OpenWeatherMap API
  • Performed exploratory data analysis using Pandas
  • Created interactive visualizations with Matplotlib and Seaborn
  • Identified key weather patterns by latitude
Python API Matplotlib Seaborn
Pharmaceutical Analysis

Pharmaceutical Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis Project

Analyzed data from 249 mice with SCC tumor growth to compare performance of different drug regimens.

  • Cleaned and processed raw experimental data
  • Performed statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
  • Created visualizations to compare treatment efficacy
  • Identified Capomulin as most effective treatment
Python Pandas Matplotlib Statistics

Work Experience

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
2021 - Present

SENIOR ANALYST

Conducting data analysis and providing strategic insights to drive business decisions.

  • Conducted in-depth research and analysis on collective bargaining trends to inform strategic decisions
  • Implemented AI tools to extract and process data from bargaining documents, improving accuracy and efficiency
  • Designed and developed interactive dashboards and detailed reports to enhance internal and external data accessibility
  • Developed standardized methodologies for reporting key bargaining metrics, streamlining reporting processes
2018 - 2021

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Conducted research and extracted business data to acquire new customers across a range of industries using internal tools and external data sources.

  • Performed data entry, importing, and exporting data through rapid acquisition and enhancement of the lists into the database
  • Executed data manipulation, transformation, and cleansing to reconcile data conflicts and duplicates
  • Prepared statistical information reports and KPI dashboards
  • Researched and documented customer acquisition strategies to identify process improvement opportunities
2011 - 2015

CYBER MEDIA ANALYST

Conducted data research, sentiment analysis, and provided recommendations to governmental agencies on public complaints and social media engagement.

  • Monitored and analyzed public inquiries from news organizations, government reports, and social networks
  • Processed and evaluated daily data from online forums, blogs, and news sites
  • Created weekly reports on digital sentiment and public opinion trends
  • Developed recommendations for addressing negative reviews and public complaints

Education

ACADEMIC CAREER
2024-2025

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA SCIENCE

EASTERN UNIVERSITY, ST. DAVIDS, PENNSYLVANIA, USA

Hands-on training in machine learning, advanced analytics (Python, R, SQL), database management, data visualization, and statistical modeling. Experienced in applying data science to solve business problems, drive insights, and build ethical, real-world AI solutions.

2019-2020

BOOTCAMP COURSE ON DATA ANALYTICS & VISUALIZATION

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, TORONTO, CANADA

For 24 weeks, I immersed myself in a data visualization and analytics program. The program equipped me with the skills and tools to work with large datasets and generate data-driven insights.

2015-2017

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE - COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE STREAM

UNIVERSITY OF TRENTO - CENTER FOR MIND AND BRAIN SCIENCES - CIMeC, ROVERETO, ITALY

Research-focused Master's course in Cognitive Neuroscience

2008-2011

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, HAWASSA, ETHIOPIA

Psychological sciences and techniques for the analysis and evaluation of behavioral processes

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