Economist
World Bank Group - IFC | Gender & Economic Inclusion Department (CGETL)
01/2025 – Present
• Spearhead the design, strategy, and implementation of the Private Sector Gender and Economic Inclusion Data Hub.
• Identify and integrate gender data sources; ensure quality and security standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to onboard data providers and enhance relevance.
• Lead technical development and generate reports on climate, employment, finance, and supply chains.
Economist
World Bank Group | WB Chief Statistician (DECCS) | Agriculture & Food Global Practice (AGFGP)
11/2023 – 12/2024
• Developed model-based approaches for Early Response Financing using case studies from Afghanistan and Yemen.
• Conducted risk analyses for food security preparedness up to 12 months in advance.
• Analyzed real-time food price data and applied Logit and VAR models to inform response plans.
Economist
World Bank Group - IFC | Economic Policy Research Department (CERCD)
08/2023 – 06/2024
• Contributed to the Compact with Africa (CwA) report, producing diagnostics and policy insights.
• Led the outcome assessment chapter for use at major policy summits.
• Applied TMLE, PSM, DiD, and machine learning models for robust treatment effect estimates.
Economist
World Bank Group - IFC | Development Impact Infrastructure Unit (CDIIN) | Energy & Extractives
07/2023 – 06/2024
• Assessed IFC investments using AIMM frameworks for development impact in energy sectors.
• Performed econometric analyses linking energy outcomes to power market structures.
• Supported data collection and project evaluation across investment stages.
Data Scientist
World Bank Group - IFC | Corporate Portfolio Management (CPMDO)
01/2023 – 08/2023
• Conducted financial analysis of IFC’s debt portfolio using Python, SQL, Excel.
• Built ML models (LightGBM, CatBoost, XGBoost) to predict loan performance.
• Used NLP (BERT, LDA, spaCy) to extract insights from internal reports.
Research and Analyst
Edelman Global Advisory (EGA), Washington DC
09/2022 – 12/2022
• Researched trade, regulatory, climate, and health policy issues across global regions.
• Produced strategic reports supporting client engagement and advisory services.
Energy Efficiency Analyst
DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) & DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
06/2022 – 12/2022
• Delivered data analysis and guidance for pilot decarbonization and retrofitting programs.
• Supported low-income housing initiatives through emissions calculations and field assessments.
Bridge Policy Research Fellow – Part-time
Nigerian Economic Summit Group
08/2020 – 08/2021
• Led analysis on COVID-19 impact, water policies, and economic planning in Nigeria.
• Contributed to technical policy frameworks including gender mainstreaming and digital tools.
Data Analyst
International Institute for Local Development, Abuja, Nigeria
09/2019 – 07/2021
• Used machine learning models (SVM, CNN, KNN) and visualization tools (R, Tableau) to inform rural project design.
• Delivered insights for World Bank rural/agriculture programs.
Team Lead
Projects & Programs, Clean Edge Exclusive Solution
06/2017 – 12/2020
• Directed teams deploying mini-grid and sustainable energy solutions in Nigeria.
• Organized national youth events and published research on plastic circularity.
Development Finance Specialist
Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research | Gigawatt Global Inc., Israel
01/2020 – 09/2020
• Reviewed feasibility studies and optimized solar project planning using PVSYST, Google Earth.
• Developed financial models for renewable energy project evaluation.
Research Fellow
Africa Water Association & USAID West Africa, Nigeria
07/2018 – 12/2018
• Studied water access in Ibadan using KoboCollect, SPSS, and Tableau.
• Presented results internationally and published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Research Fellow
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Arusha, Tanzania
01/2018 – 06/2018
• Led a study on smallholder market access, analyzed data with SPSS.
• Published findings in leading African development journals.
Research Analyst
Crown FM Broadcast Group & Independent Media
06/2013 – 06/2016
• Produced audience research to drive digital and radio content.
• Applied SEO and analytics insights to improve media reach.