Adnan Ferrie Fotsing
Cambridge,Canada
Summary
Data Scientist & Analytics Specialist with 3+ years of experience delivering high-impact insights across financial services, credit risk, and government analytics. Proven track record building ML models (XGBoost, Bayesian Neural Nets), automating workflows (SQL, Python, Azure), and developing dashboards (Power BI, R Shiny) that drive business value. Formerly at Cash4You, American Express, and contract with Bank of Canada, adept at translating data into action across cross-functional teams. PMP-certified, focused on analytics roles in risk, fraud, or operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Scientist Lead
Wouessi Digital
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented data ingestion pipelines that combined years of Canadian federal award-notice datasets and engineered features such as multi label procurement categories and time to award metrics.
- Engineered log-transformed XGBoost models to predict contract award outcomes in procurement data
- Created a log-scale evaluation pipeline to handle contract values ranging from $10 k to $20 B, including automatic clamping of extreme predictions to prevent numeric overflow.
- Delivered insights that increased vendor bid competitiveness by 15%, informing pricing and submission strategy.
- Built a mobile-responsive React dashboard to monitor procurement trends across sectors.
Data Modelling Analyst
Cash4You Corp
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Designed an end-to-end ETL data pipeline to support operational reporting and data integrity (SQL Server, Python).
- Developed Bayesian Neural Networks and XGBoost models for loan pricing and credit risk, reducing charge-offs by 11%.
- Monitored, recalibrated, and re-trained risk models (PD, LGD, rating, product pricing) based on evolving market and consumer lending dynamics
- Developed Power BI and R shiny dashboards to monitor loan KPIs and portfolio trends across branches and customer segments
- Automated Payday Loan Workflows with Python and SQL, reducing application turnaround time by 21%.
- Conducted trigger analysis on loan approval delays, boosting loan sales by 20%.
- Delivered stakeholder-facing reports to Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams for decision support
Data Analyst (Contract)
American Express
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Employed supervised/unsupervised ML (Python, scikit-learn) for direct marketing success, boosting subscription rates.
- Built dashboards to track campaign ROI and customer acquisition metrics, leading to a 10% lift in targeted offer conversions.
- Oversaw data lake ingestion with robust cleaning/preprocessing; optimized SQL queries to reduce data retrieval times by 40%.
- Collaborated with Finance and Marketing to ensure campaign alignment with KPI.
Data Analyst Consultant (Contract)
Lepaval Analytics
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked on multiple client-facing projects, covering credit risk, data modeling, and large-scale data transformations.
- Financial Markets Monitoring (Power BI)
- Designed and developed custom ETL solutions for Azure Data Warehouse to streamline data ingestion and processing.
- Built Power BI dashboards integrating data from multiple sources (SQL, Spark), providing real-time insights into bond performance, currency exchange rates, and interest rates.
- Improved existing dashboards by incorporating advanced DAX measures, enhanced visuals, and interactive elements to better meet user needs.
- Automated report generation with Power Automate, reducing manual errors and turnaround times.
- Integrated Systems and Tools: Built custom Power Automate solutions to integrate multiple applications (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, and Power BI), improving cross-functional collaboration and data sharing.
Business Analyst – Project Management
CATRASCO Sarl
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Conducted risk analysis and budget tracking for multiple civil engineering projects, minimizing potential challenges and enhancing delivery efficiency.
- Created Power BI dashboards for real-time project metrics, boosting transparency and communication among stakeholders.
- Provided data-driven recommendations that increased project efficiency by 15% and reduced overall costs.
Education
Master of Sciences - Data Sciences and Analytics
Brunel University London
09.2022
Master of Sciences with Merit - Business Management
Brunel University London
09.2015
Bachelor of Science with Hons - Neuroscience
University of Sussex
01.2014
Skills
- Programming & Tools: Python (TensorFlow, scikit-learn), R, SQL (T-SQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL), SAS
- Visualization & Reporting: Power BI (Advanced DAX), Tableau, R Shiny, Excel (Power Query/macros), Power Automate
- Modeling: XGBoost, LightGBM, Bayesian Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Clustering (K-Means, Hierarchical), PCA, A/B Testing
- Big Data & Deployment: Spark, Hadoop, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Docker (intro), CI/CD, REST APIs
- Management & Governance: Data Reconciliation & Validation, Data Cleaning & Pre-processing, Metadata Management, Reproducible Workflows, Documentation & Reporting Standards
- Soft Skills: Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Communication, Agile/Scrum, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Business Contextualization of Analytics, Executive Reporting
LNGG
Bilingual: English & French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
- Project Manager Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute. Credential ID #2934172
- SAS Base Programming
Timeline
Data Scientist Lead
Wouessi Digital
02.2025 - Current
Data Modelling Analyst
Cash4You Corp
12.2023 - 01.2025
Data Analyst (Contract)
American Express
03.2023 - 11.2023
Data Analyst Consultant (Contract)
Lepaval Analytics
01.2022 - 02.2023
Business Analyst – Project Management
CATRASCO Sarl
01.2017 - 08.2021
Master of Sciences - Data Sciences and Analytics
Brunel University London
Master of Sciences with Merit - Business Management
Brunel University London
Bachelor of Science with Hons - Neuroscience
University of Sussex
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteer: Fitness & Calisthenics Instructor | Community Coaching., Interests: Data Visualization, Health Equity, Football, Yoga, Nutrition.
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