About
Innovative physician-scientist and product leader with a robust background in healthcare delivery, data science, and digital health innovation. Leverages expertise in machine learning, product management, and cross-functional team leadership to drive impactful solutions, evidenced by developing an AI-based COVID-19 screening tool, leading a Gen-AI proof of concept, and achieving 95% accuracy in Long COVID patient identification. Proven ability to translate complex research into practical applications and scale digital health initiatives.
Work
University of Illinois at Chicago
|Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics
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Summary
Led advanced research in biomedical informatics, developing machine learning models and contributing to data de-identification for critical healthcare applications.
Highlights
Developed a machine learning model for Long COVID diagnosis, achieving 95% accuracy in patient identification and enhancing early detection and treatment.
Secured abstract acceptance and presented innovative Long COVID research findings at a leading informatics conference to an expert audience.
Contributed to the de-identification of electronic health record data, enabling secure and compliant algorithm development for advanced analytics.
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Summary
Provided clinical and informatics advisement for product development, successfully securing a significant contract for an AI-based COVID-19 screening tool.
Highlights
Provided strategic clinical and informatics advisement on product development roadmaps and feature prioritization.
Delivered expert guidance on grant applications, contributing to successful funding initiatives.
Actively contributed to securing a contract from the US HHS Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) for the development of an AI-based COVID-19 screening tool.
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Drove product strategy and development for a Gen-AI proof of concept, optimizing data models and applying Agile principles in a consulting environment.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive market and competitor analysis, informing product strategy and development for a Gen-AI proof of concept.
Led over 20 customer and user research sessions, identifying and validating key features through iterative brainstorming and synthesis.
Directed a cross-functional team as Product Owner for a Gen-AI proof of concept, delivering a compelling demo that validated the core concept.
Applied Agile principles to facilitate iterative development and enhance cross-functional collaboration, optimizing project delivery.
Collaborated with technical teams to optimize data models and architecture, significantly enhancing project scalability and performance.
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Summary
Managed research study compliance and participant recruitment while developing digital data capture tools for mHealth initiatives.
Highlights
Oversaw monitoring of study participants' compliance with research protocols, ensuring adherence to guidelines and maintaining data integrity.
Contributed to achieving patient recruitment targets by effectively onboarding participants and meeting study enrollment goals.
Designed and developed digital questionnaires and data capturing tools using RedCap Software, streamlining research data collection.
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Co-founded and led operations for a digital health platform, overseeing product development, user growth, and the deployment of Africa's first COVID digital screening tool.
Highlights
Led ideation, user experience design, and non-technical development for a digital health platform, establishing core product functionality.
Recruited and onboarded over 150 healthcare workers, expanding the platform's practitioner base and service delivery capacity.
Directed the development and deployment of Africa's first COVID digital screening tool, addressing critical public health needs.
Grew the customer base organically by over 15% monthly through bootstrapping, demonstrating strong market traction and business acumen.
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Led public health initiatives across 14 facilities, implementing HIV treatment strategies, national guidelines, and improving organizational performance through data management.
Highlights
Partnered in successful implementation of Test to Start HIV treatment strategy, reducing patient time-to-treatment from weeks to within 24 hours.
Implemented National HIV/AIDS Management Guidelines across 14 healthcare facilities, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
Led a team of over 40 facility and ad-hoc staff across 14 health facilities, implementing methodological strategies that improved organizational performance measures.
Managed data collection and analysis to validate accuracy of monthly HIV treatment data across multiple facilities.
Awards
AMIA LEAD Fund Trainee Awardee
Awarded By
AMIA
IEEE ICHI Doctoral Consortium Travel Award
Awarded By
IEEE ICHI
ICML Black in AI Travel Grant
Awarded By
ICML
One Young World – Novartis Reimagining Healthcare Scholarship
Awarded By
One Young World – Novartis
Nigerian National Youth Service Corps Certificate of Commendation
Awarded By
Nigerian National Youth Service Corps
Publications
Certificates
Skills
Programming & Data Tools
Python (Pandas, NumPy), SQL, Excel, RedCap, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Applications.
Product & Project Management
Product Management, Agile Methodologies, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Project Management in Health, Trello, Miro, Coda, PowerPoint.
Digital Health & Informatics
Digital Health Solutions, Biomedical and Health Informatics, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Data De-identification, AI-based Screening, Health Technology, Clinical Informatics, Public Health, HIV Treatment, COVID-19 Screening.
Research & Scientific Communication
Scientific Writing, Research Protocols, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Grant Applications, Academic Publishing.
Leadership & Strategy
Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Process Optimization, KPI Tracking, Team Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Problem-Solving, Communication, Adaptability.