Favour

Favour Sukat
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)| 07501989944 | Edinburgh, UK.

Personal Profile
An enthusiastic MSc Data Science student at Heriot-Watt University with a solid academic foundation
in Computer Science, complemented by practical experience in data analysis, Salesforce development,
and IT support. Proficient in Python, SQL, and data visualization, I am passionate about harnessing
data-driven insights to tackle complex challenges and support informed decision-making.

Education

Heriot-Watt University
MSc. Data Science | Sept. 2024 – Sept. 2025
American University of Nigeria
BSc. Computer Science | Aug. 2018 – May 2022
● Award for best graduating student in Computer Science.
● Final project: Design of Professional Social Networking Platform for Universities (UNI).

Projects
Prediction of Wildfire Causes in the United States
Heriot-Watt | Sept. 2024
● Engineered a machine learning classification model to analyze over 2.3 million entries in
wildfire data, identifying key features and predicting causes of wildfires in the U.S. from 1992
to 2020.
Predictive Modeling on Economic Indicators
Personal Project | Aug. 2024
● Developed predictive models for key economic indicators in Nigeria from 1990 to 2023,
utilizing Ridge Regression, Polynomial Regression, and VAR to analyze data relationships and
forecast economic trends, showcasing strong analytical skills and a commitment to data-driven
decision-making.
Lagos Flood Prediction
HNG Internship | Jul. 2024
● Developed a data pipeline for flood forecasting using merged weather and flood datasets,
applying a Random Forest model to predict flood events based on historical weather patterns
Election Outlier Detection
HNG Internship | Jul. 2024
● Conducted data quality checks on election data, using geospatial attributes and outlier scores
to flag voting anomalies across polling units.

Work Experience

Trainee Salesforce Developer
FeatureMind, Nigeria | Oct. 2023 – Apr. 2024
● Customized and enhanced Salesforce solutions utilizing Apex and Lightning Web
Components, contributing to efficient data management and user experience
● Engaged in hands-on projects that involved Salesforce configuration and integration,
reinforcing skills in database management and data-driven problem-solving while preparing
for Salesforce certifications.
NYSC Intern
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria | Aug. 2022 – Jun. 2023
● Executed complex search queries on Oracle 12C databases and the NHF portal to retrieve and
analyze customer data.
● Enhanced data accuracy by applying Excel's Fuzzy Lookup add-in for record matching and
cleaning.
● Addressed and resolved network issues, improving operational efficiency and productivity.

Student Intern, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria | Jul. 2021 – Aug. 2021
● Maintained and organized unit records through a systematic filing approach, ensuring easy
access and data integrity.
● Verified customer information against database records to uphold accuracy, and prepared
Authorization of Approval for Expenditure documentation for refund processes.

Voluntary Activities

Volunteer Tutor
Girl Child Empowerment Program | Jan. 2022 – Apr. 2022
● Provided Microsoft PowerPoint tutoring to 70 high school girls, empowering them with
essential digital skills.

Volunteer Tutor
American University of Nigeria, Honor Society | Sep. 2020 – May 2022
● Tutored undergraduate students in Calculus I, Calculus II, University Physics I, and Literary
Criticism, aiding their academic success.

Technical Skills
● Programming Languages: Python, SQL, Apex
● Data Analysis: Excel (Advanced), Python (Pandas, NumPy), Data Visualization
(Matplotlib, Seaborn)
● Salesforce: Apex, Lightning Web Components, Salesforce Customization and
Configuration.
● Tools: Excel Fuzzy Lookup, Tableau, Jupyter Notebooks