Damola Ladipo

Senior Data Visualisation Specialist, Usaid Data Services At Devtech Systems, Inc. at DevTech Systems

Damola Ladipo has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. They have worked as a Senior Data Visualization Specialist for DevTech Systems, Inc. since October 2021, prior to which they held the position of Data Visualization Specialist for USAID from May 2020 to July 2022.

Before joining DevTech Systems, Inc., Damola worked as a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator for SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL from May 2019 to November 2019. In this role, they monitored indicators and activities for 5 projects, developed interactive dashboards, and created a database for infrastructure mapping.

From October 2017 to May 2019, Damola served as a REACH Assessment Officer at IMPACT Initiatives. Their responsibilities included leading the development of thematic assessment reports, coordinating education and shelter sector assessments, and conducting IDP situation monitoring initiatives.

Damola also gained experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Frederick S. Pardee Center for International Futures from September 2015 to June 2017. Here, they assisted in research and coding for international non-governmental organizations and multilateral trade agreements.

Additionally, Damola worked as a Research Analyst for ICF from September 2009 to August 2015, where they conducted research projects. They also held various positions earlier in their career, including roles as a Disaster Risk Reduction, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Reporting Specialist at Mercy Corps, a Project Assistant at MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck), and an Engineering Assistant at EMSI ENGINEERING INC.

Damola's work experience showcases their skills in data visualization, monitoring and evaluation, research, and coordination across different sectors.

Damola Ladipo's education history is as follows:

Damola Ladipo obtained a Master's Degree in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance Certificate from the University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of International Studies, completing the program from 2015 to 2017.

In 2017, Damola Ladipo attended the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, studying Epidemiology and R.

In 2014, Damola Ladipo briefly attended the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) to study Theories of International Relations.

Damola Ladipo earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Virginia Tech, attending the university from 2007 to 2009.

Prior to attending Virginia Tech, Damola Ladipo briefly studied Political Science and Government at Old Dominion University from 2005 to 2006.

Damola Ladipo completed high school at Unity Reed High School from 2002 to 2005. Before that, they attended Centreville High School from 2001 to 2002.

There is no information available regarding the start year or completion of a degree at the University of Denver.

In addition to their formal education, Damola Ladipo obtained various certifications. These include obtaining certifications in R Programming and The Data Scientist's Toolbox from The Johns Hopkins University in 2020. In 2017, Damola Ladipo received the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative: Building a Better Response certification from Harvard University. They also obtained a certification in Humanitarian Assistance from the University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of International Studies in 2017. In 2014, Damola Ladipo completed certifications in IS-800.B National Response Plan, an Introduction, and Psychological First Aid from FEMA. In 2009, they obtained the IS-700 National Incident Management System certification from FEMA. Their most recent certification is as a Tableau Ambassador, obtained in 2022. There is an additional certification mentioned, Substance Abuse and Mental Health 508 compliance training, but specific details such as the obtained month and year are not provided.

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  • Senior Data Visualisation Specialist, Usaid Data Services At Devtech Systems, Inc.

    October, 2021 - present

  • Data Visualization Specialist Usaid

    May, 2020